I know a lot of people skirt the law on this one and there is plenty of confusion even within people in the DMV, but I like to do things right so I got my non commercial class B today.
It forced me to learn things that would have taken me longer to get around to learning and really I have to say that it really should be a requirement in every state.
The in person exam took an hour including leak down testing and a discussion about tires and a road test. The examiner was a former truck driver and she didn't mind putting me through my paces. I did make one error; however, I demonstrated I knew the air brake system so well and it was not a safety error so she just explained my mistake - all good.
I personally feel it was worth the time for my piece of mind - especially for the number of years I plan to use this RV and then maybe another in the future. Doubt I would go different than a DP now that I have one.
It forced me to learn things that would have taken me longer to get around to learning and really I have to say that it really should be a requirement in every state.
The in person exam took an hour including leak down testing and a discussion about tires and a road test. The examiner was a former truck driver and she didn't mind putting me through my paces. I did make one error; however, I demonstrated I knew the air brake system so well and it was not a safety error so she just explained my mistake - all good.
I personally feel it was worth the time for my piece of mind - especially for the number of years I plan to use this RV and then maybe another in the future. Doubt I would go different than a DP now that I have one.