Texas RV Drivers License

[Dorn Hetzel]

All of the various states license variations make me happy to keep my class A CDL and DOT physical up to date

Regards,

Dorn Hetzel
77FC35
Hogansville, GA

On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 7:05 AM, <"ciao70@aol.com"> wrote:

LeRoy..I just took the Ga. CDL test and it was not too difficult..the air brake endorsement was a little tricky..If you are a veteran make sure to show your DD214 as the license is cheaper and you will never have to pay for a renewal..I had to go to a VA clinic to certify the DD214 prior to applying for the license..Jim Barone fulltiming in a 1991 WBWL currently in Savannah

-----Original Message-----

From: Leroy Eckert <"jwasnewski@yahoo.com">

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

Sent: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 8:37 pm

Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License

Just for the hell of it, I am going to take the written CDL General Knowledge test, the Air Brake endorsement, and the Combination endorsement tomorrow here in GA. If I can scrounge up a semi from a friend I will get a Class A; if not I will get a class B in the BB. Assuming I pass the written. It should not be a problem but the mock test questions I have taken in preparation try to trick you. All the way back to College I have never seen the benefit of that. 40 questions on each test; 80% accuracy required. Plus a DOT physical. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors Dahlonega, GA Royale Conversion --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Chet Geist <"chetg@austin.rr.com"> wrote: From: Chet Geist <"chetg@austin.rr.com"> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com" Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 9:23 PM   Chuck,   When I took the test it was thirteen questions on a computer.  Matter covered is on a small number of chapters in the CDL book and they tell you what chapters to study.  Mostly lengths, lights, weights and things like that.  Then I took about a two mile road test with a DPS officer in the Bluebird.  His parting words were "Did you notice I didn't ask you how you got it here without a license".  I real nice officer.   Chet Geist 1981 FC33, Austin, Texas       -----Original Message----- From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com ["Wanderlodge?" Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Chuck Wheeler Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:46 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License Curious what the Texas test consisted of.  I had a CDL until I retired from the railroad but never thought about needing something special for the Wanderlodge.   - Chuck Wheeler- 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX   From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com ["Wanderlodge?" Forum@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Chet Geist Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:36 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License Wallace,   I checked this out about three or four years ago and at the time I was given a lot of advise on this forum that I had not read the law correctly.  I also had people tell me that I should just take a chance and not bother to get a correct license.  I did not follow all that free advise and went ahead took the test and got my no restriction class B license  My present license is good until 2013 and if I am still driving a coach I will get it renewed.   Chet Geist 1981/FC33/ Austin, Texas   -----Original Message----- From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com ["Wanderlodge?" Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Wallace Craig Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:33 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License Wallace Craig 95 WLWB 42 Azle, Texas --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Wallace Craig yahoo.com> wrote: From: Wallace Craig yahoo.com> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com, "wanderlodge forum" yahoo.com>, "ron marabito" , "Ernie Eckbert" , "Ralph Fullenwider" Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:28 PM In the April issue of FMCA magazine at page 70 there is a brief article that purports to set forth that motorhomes weighing in excess of 26,000 requires that the operator have a Texas Class B noncommercial license.  It requires a written and driving test and cost $10.  Normally, one might entertain the idea of simply taking ones chances; however I am concerned about the legal ramifications on ones libality insurance coverage.  I can imagine that an insurance carried would take the position that the vehicle was being operated without a  proper license and that such is a violation of the policy terms and would void the policy.  I am unaware of the case law (if any) in Texas on this issue but would not care to test the law with the insurance carrier in case of an accident. A spokesperson for the Texas DPS   states that the test must be in the class vehicle they would like to drive.  Ernie, this may mean that several of us need to get together an go at once in a texas lic coach.     Comments??    Wallace Craig 95 WLWB 42 Azle, Texas

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[Jean Eichenlaub]

CA has the same DL law. I suspect many states do. In addition there are length and width laws frequently violated by large rigs towing cars. Jean Eichenlaub '87 35' FC San Diego, CA

[ronmarabito2002]

Wallace: I have the license and just recently renewed it. Good till 2015. Be
glad to drive you over for your test.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, tX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wallace Craig
wrote:
>
> Since you are the only person I know who has a license, we may get a group
together and rent you. My prime concern is the potential to invalidate the
insurance coverage; I think it is a serious question.
>
>
> Wallace Craig
> 95 WLWB 42
> Azle, Texas
>
> --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Chet Geist wrote:
>
>
> From: Chet Geist
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 8:23 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Chuck,
>
> When I took the test it was thirteen questions on a computer. Matter covered
is on a small number of chapters in the CDL book and they tell you what chapters
to study. Mostly lengths, lights, weights and things like that. Then I took
about a two mile road test with a DPS officer in the Bluebird. His parting
words were "Did you notice I didn't ask you how you got it here without a
license". I real nice officer.
>
> Chet Geist
> 1981 FC33, Austin, Texas
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Chuck Wheeler
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:46 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
>
>
>
> Curious what the Texas test consisted of. I had a CDL until I retired from
the railroad but never thought about needing something special for the
Wanderlodge.
>
> - Chuck Wheeler-
> 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX
>
>
>
>
> From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup
s.com] On Behalf Of Chet Geist
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:36 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
>
>
>
>
> Wallace,
>
> I checked this out about three or four years ago and at the time I was given a
lot of advise on this forum that I had not read the law correctly. I also had
people tell me that I should just take a chance and not bother to get a correct
license. I did not follow all that free advise and went ahead took the test and
got my no restriction class B license My present license is good until 2013 and
if I am still driving a coach I will get it renewed.
>
> Chet Geist
> 1981/FC33/ Austin, Texas
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup
s.com]On Behalf Of Wallace Craig
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:33 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Wallace Craig
> 95 WLWB 42
> Azle, Texas
>
> --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Wallace Craig wrote:
>
>
> From: Wallace Craig
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
> To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com, "wanderlodge forum"
, "ron marabito" , "Ernie
Eckbert" , "Ralph Fullenwider"
> Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:28 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> In the April issue of FMCA magazine at page 70 there is a brief article that
purports to set forth that motorhomes weighing in excess of 26,000 requires that
the operator have a Texas Class B noncommercial license. It requires a written
and driving test and cost $10. Normally, one might entertain the idea of simply
taking ones chances; however I am concerned about the legal ramifications on
ones libality insurance coverage. I can imagine that an insurance carried would
take the position that the vehicle was being operated without a proper license
and that such is a violation of the policy terms and would void the policy. I
am unaware of the case law (if any) in Texas on this issue but would not care to
test the law with the insurance carrier in case of an accident. A spokesperson
for the Texas DPS   states that the test must be in the class vehicle they would
like to drive. Ernie, this may mean that several of us need to get together an
> go at once in a texas lic coach.
>
> Comments??
>
>
> Wallace Craig
> 95 WLWB 42
> Azle, Texas
>

[Wallace Craig]

Many thanks, will wait and see if I pass written. Wallace Craig 95 WLWB 42 Azle, Texas --- On Tue, 3/31/09, ronmarabito2002 wrote: From: ronmarabito2002 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Texas RV Drivers License To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 11:02 AM Wallace:I have the license and just recently renewed it. Good till 2015. Be glad to drive you over for your test. R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, tX 92WB40 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wallace Craig wrote: > > Since you are the only person I know who has a license, we may get a group together and rent you. My prime concern is the potential to invalidate the insurance coverage; I think it is a serious question. > > > Wallace Craig > 95 WLWB 42 > Azle, Texas > > --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Chet Geist wrote: > > > From: Chet Geist > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 8:23 PM > > > > > > > > > Chuck, > > When I took the test it was thirteen questions on a computer. Matter covered is on a small number of chapters in the CDL book and they tell you what chapters to study. Mostly lengths, lights, weights and things like that. Then I took about a two mile road test with a DPS officer in the Bluebird. His parting words were "Did you notice I didn't ask you how you got it here without a license". I real nice officer. > > Chet Geist > 1981 FC33, Austin, Texas > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Chuck Wheeler > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:46 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > Curious what the Texas test consisted of. I had a CDL until I retired from the railroad but never thought about needing something special for the Wanderlodge. > > - Chuck Wheeler- > 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX > > > > > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Chet Geist > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:36 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > Wallace, > > I checked this out about three or four years ago and at the time I was given a lot of advise on this forum that I had not read the law correctly. I also had people tell me that I should just take a chance and not bother to get a correct license. I did not follow all that free advise and went ahead took the test and got my no restriction class B license My present license is good until 2013 and if I am still driving a coach I will get it renewed. > > Chet Geist > 1981/FC33/ Austin, Texas > > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Wallace Craig > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:33 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > > > > > Wallace Craig > 95 WLWB 42 > Azle, Texas > > --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Wallace Craig wrote: > > > From: Wallace Craig > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com, "wanderlodge forum" , "ron marabito" , "Ernie Eckbert" , "Ralph Fullenwider" > Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:28 PM > > > > > > > > In the April issue of FMCA magazine at page 70 there is a brief article that purports to set forth that motorhomes weighing in excess of 26,000 requires that the operator have a Texas Class B noncommercial license. It requires a written and driving test and cost $10. Normally, one might entertain the idea of simply taking ones chances; however I am concerned about the legal ramifications on ones libality insurance coverage. I can imagine that an insurance carried would take the position that the vehicle was being operated without a proper license and that such is a violation of the policy terms and would void the policy. I am unaware of the case law (if any) in Texas on this issue but would not care to test the law with the insurance carrier in case of an accident. A spokesperson for the Texas DPSstatesthat the test must be in the class vehicle they would like to drive. Ernie, this may mean that several of us need to get together an > go at once in a texas lic coach. > > Comments?? > > > Wallace Craig > 95 WLWB 42 > Azle, Texas > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! 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[Pete Masterson]

Interesting to hear that railroad engineers are now licensed. I worked at Southern Pacific (in the marketing and sales department) through much of 1987 -- apparently the license requirements were instituted after I left. Not surprising, though. Obviously, most rail carriers had many rules and regulations that an engineer must know and observe before being allowed to operate a locomotive by themselves. Southern Pacific was one of the first to have a locomotive simulator (like an aircraft simulator) to train new locomotive engineers.

Of course CDLs are reasonable for maintenance of way and other field employees that might have occasion to drive a truck requiring such a license.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Mar 30, 2009, at 8:52 PM, Chuck Wheeler wrote:

Actually you do. Engineers are licensed, this became a requirement after a freight train collided with AMTRAK some where in the east. I haven't had a engineer's license for about 12 years. I believe thatSTEPHEN BIRTLES is a engineer and could provide current requirements.CDL is not required to operate a train, but is to operated the trucks we used in the engineering department. With the BNSF you were required to have a CDL if you worked in the field at all just in case you drove one of the trucks. This is due to the large number of trucks that have hasmat onboard even if they were not large enough to normally require a special license..

[Leroy A. Eckert]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, ciao70@... wrote:
>
> LeRoy..I just took the Ga. CDL test and it was not too difficult..the air
brake endorsement was a little tricky..If you are a veteran make sure to show
your DD214 as the license is cheaper and you will never have to pay for a
renewal..I had to go to a VA clinic to certify the DD214 prior to applying for
the license..Jim Barone fulltiming in a 1991 WBWL currently in Savannah

Thanks James. I took mine today. Took the General Knowledge Test, the Air Brake
Test and the Combination Test. Passed them all. They gave me a Class AP permit
and a Class C GA license. Now to find a Semi to get a Class A or if I take it in
the bus I will only get a Class B. I prefer an A. That way I can haul chickens
around here in retirement. lol
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 8:37 pm
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Just for the hell of it, I am going to take the written CDL General Knowledge
test, the Air Brake endorsement, and the Combination endorsement tomorrow here
in GA. If I can scrounge up a semi from a friend I will get a Class A; if not I
will get a class B in the BB. Assuming I pass the written. It should not be a
problem but the mock test questions I have taken in preparation try to trick
you. All the way back to College I have never seen the benefit of that. 40
questions on each test; 80% accuracy required. Plus a DOT physical.
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
> Dahlonega, GA
> Royale Conversion
>
> --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Chet Geist wrote:
>
>
> From: Chet Geist
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 9:23 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ?
>
> Chuck,
>
> ?
>
> When I took the test it was thirteen questions on a computer.? Matter covered
is on a small number of chapters in the CDL book and they tell you what chapters
to study.? Mostly lengths, lights, weights and things like that.? Then I took
about a two mile road test with a DPS officer in the Bluebird.? His parting
words were "Did you notice I didn't ask you how you got it here without a
license".? I real nice officer.
>
> ?
>
> Chet Geist
>
> 1981 FC33, Austin, Texas
>
> ?
>
> ?
>
> ?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup
s.com]On Behalf Of Chuck Wheeler
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:46 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Curious what the Texas test consisted of.? I had a CDL until I retired from
the railroad but never thought about needing something special for the
Wanderlodge.
>
> ?
>
> - Chuck Wheeler-
>
> 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX
>
> ?
>
>
> From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup
s.com] On Behalf Of Chet Geist
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:36 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Wallace,
>
> ?
>
> I checked this out about three or four years ago and at the time I was given a
lot of advise on this forum that I had not read the law correctly.? I also had
people tell me that I should just take a chance and not bother to get a correct
license.? I did not follow all that free advise and went ahead took the test and
got my no restriction class B license? My present license is good until 2013 and
if I am still driving a coach I will get it renewed.
>
> ?
>
> Chet Geist
>
> 1981/FC33/ Austin, Texas
>
> ?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup
s.com]On Behalf Of Wallace Craig
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:33 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Wallace Craig
>
> 95 WLWB 42
>
> Azle, Texas
>
>
> --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Wallace Craig wrote:
>
>
> From: Wallace Craig
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
> To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com, "wanderlodge forum"
, "ron marabito" , "Ernie
Eckbert" , "Ralph Fullenwider"
> Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:28 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> In the April issue of FMCA magazine at page 70 there is a brief article that
purports to set forth that motorhomes weighing in excess of 26,000 requires that
the operator have a Texas Class B noncommercial license.? It requires a written
and driving test and cost $10.? Normally, one might entertain the idea of simply
taking ones chances; however I am concerned about the legal ramifications on
ones libality insurance coverage.? I can imagine that an insurance carried would
take the position that the vehicle was being operated without a? proper license
and that such is a violation of the policy terms and would void the policy.? I
am unaware of the case law (if any) in Texas on this issue but would not care to
test the law with the insurance carrier in case of an accident. A spokesperson
for the Texas DPS???states?that the test must be in the class vehicle they would
like to drive.? Ernie, this may mean that several of us need to get together an
go at once in a texas lic coach.?
>
> ?
>
> ?Comments???
>
> ?
>
> Wallace Craig
>
> 95 WLWB 42
>
> Azle, Texas
>

[Chuck Wheeler]

If you have driven semi trucks before it should be no problem. If not get someone to take you somewhere where you can practice a little. I was required to back down a ally to a dock during my last test.

- Chuck Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

---

From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Leroy A. Eckert
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:37 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Texas RV Drivers License

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", ciao70@... wrote:
>
> LeRoy..I just took the Ga. CDL test and it was not too difficult..the air brake endorsement was a little tricky..If you are a veteran make sure to show your DD214 as the license is cheaper and you will never have to pay for a renewal..I had to go to a VA clinic to certify the DD214 prior to applying for the license..Jim Barone fulltiming in a 1991 WBWL currently in Savannah

Thanks James. I took mine today. Took the General Knowledge Test, the Air Brake Test and the Combination Test. Passed them all. They gave me a Class AP permit and a Class C GA license. Now to find a Semi to get a Class A or if I take it in the bus I will only get a Class B. I prefer an A. That way I can haul chickens around here in retirement. lol
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Leroy Eckert ...>
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Sent: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 8:37 pm
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Just for the hell of it, I am going to take the written CDL General Knowledge test, the Air Brake endorsement, and the Combination endorsement tomorrow here in GA. If I can scrounge up a semi from a friend I will get a Class A; if not I will get a class B in the BB. Assuming I pass the written. It should not be a problem but the mock test questions I have taken in preparation try to trick you. All the way back to College I have never seen the benefit of that. 40 questions on each test; 80% accuracy required. Plus a DOT physical.
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
> Dahlonega, GA
> Royale Conversion
>
> --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Chet Geist wrote:
>
>
> From: Chet Geist
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 9:23 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ?
>
> Chuck,
>
> ?
>
> When I took the test it was thirteen questions on a computer.? Matter covered is on a small number of chapters in the CDL book and they tell you what chapters to study.? Mostly lengths, lights, weights and things like that.? Then I took about a two mile road test with a DPS officer in the Bluebird.? His parting words were "Did you notice I didn't ask you how you got it here without a license".? I real nice officer.
>
> ?
>
> Chet Geist
>
> 1981 FC33, Austin, Texas
>
> ?
>
> ?
>
> ?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Chuck Wheeler
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:46 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Curious what the Texas test consisted of.? I had a CDL until I retired from the railroad but never thought about needing something special for the Wanderlodge.
>
> ?
>
> - Chuck Wheeler-
>
> 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX
>
> ?
>
>
> From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Chet Geist
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:36 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Wallace,
>
> ?
>
> I checked this out about three or four years ago and at the time I was given a lot of advise on this forum that I had not read the law correctly.? I also had people tell me that I should just take a chance and not bother to get a correct license.? I did not follow all that free advise and went ahead took the test and got my no restriction class B license? My present license is good until 2013 and if I am still driving a coach I will get it renewed.
>
> ?
>
> Chet Geist
>
> 1981/FC33/ Austin, Texas
>
> ?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Wallace Craig
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:33 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License
>
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Chuck, were you driving a WL when Wallace Craig 95 WLWB 42 Azle, Texas --- On Tue, 3/31/09, Chuck Wheeler wrote: From: Chuck Wheeler Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Texas RV Drivers License To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 5:46 PM If you have driven semi trucks before it should be no problem. If not get someone to take you somewhere where you can practice a little. I was required to back down a ally to a dock during my last test. - Chuck Wheeler- 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Leroy A. Eckert Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:37 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Texas RV Drivers License --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, ciao70@... wrote: > > LeRoy..I just took the Ga. CDL test and it was not too difficult..the air brake endorsement was a little tricky..If you are a veteran make sure to show your DD214 as the license is cheaper and you will never have to pay for a renewal..I had to go to a VA clinic to certify the DD214 prior to applying for the license..Jim Barone fulltiming in a 1991 WBWL currently in Savannah Thanks James. I took mine today. Took the General Knowledge Test, the Air Brake Test and the Combination Test. Passed them all. They gave me a Class AP permit and a Class C GA license. Now to find a Semi to get a Class A or if I take it in the bus I will only get a Class B. I prefer an A. That way I can haul chickens around here in retirement. lol Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors Dahlonega, GA Royale Conversion > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Leroy Eckert > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 8:37 pm > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > > > > > Just for the hell of it, I am going to take the written CDL General Knowledge test, the Air Brake endorsement, and the Combination endorsement tomorrow here in GA. If I can scrounge up a semi from a friend I will get a Class A; if not I will get a class B in the BB. Assuming I pass the written. It should not be a problem but the mock test questions I have taken in preparation try to trick you. All the way back to College I have never seen the benefit of that. 40 questions on each test; 80% accuracy required. Plus a DOT physical. > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors > Dahlonega, GA > Royale Conversion > > --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Chet Geist wrote: > > > From: Chet Geist > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 9:23 PM > > > > > > > ? > > Chuck, > > ? > > When I took the test it was thirteen questions on a computer.? Matter covered is on a small number of chapters in the CDL book and they tell you what chapters to study.? Mostly lengths, lights, weights and things like that.? Then I took about a two mile road test with a DPS officer in the Bluebird.? His parting words were "Did you notice I didn't ask you how you got it here without a license".? I real nice officer. > > ? > > Chet Geist > > 1981 FC33, Austin, Texas > > ? > > ? > > ? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Chuck Wheeler > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:46 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > Curious what the Texas test consisted of.? I had a CDL until I retired from the railroad but never thought about needing something special for the Wanderlodge. > > ? > > - Chuck Wheeler- > > 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX > > ? > > > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Chet Geist > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:36 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > > > Wallace, > > ? > > I checked this out about three or four years ago and at the time I was given a lot of advise on this forum that I had not read the law correctly.? I also had people tell me that I should just take a chance and not bother to get a correct license.? I did not follow all that free advise and went ahead took the test and got my no restriction class B license? My present license is good until 2013 and if I am still driving a coach I will get it renewed. > > ? > > Chet Geist > > 1981/FC33/ Austin, Texas > > ? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Wallace Craig > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:33 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > > > > > > Wallace Craig > > 95 WLWB 42 > > Azle, Texas > > > --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Wallace Craig wrote: > > > From: Wallace Craig > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com, "wanderlodge forum" , "ron marabito" , "Ernie Eckbert" , "Ralph Fullenwider" > Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:28 PM > > > > > > > > In the April issue of FMCA magazine at page 70 there is a brief article that purports to set forth that motorhomes weighing in excess of 26,000 requires that the operator have a Texas Class B noncommercial license.? It requires a written and driving test and cost $10.? Normally, one might entertain the idea of simply taking ones chances; however I am concerned about the legal ramifications on ones libality insurance coverage.? I can imagine that an insurance carried would take the position that the vehicle was being operated without a? proper license and that such is a violation of the policy terms and would void the policy.? I am unaware of the case law (if any) in Texas on this issue but would not care to test the law with the insurance carrier in case of an accident. A spokesperson for the Texas DPS???states? that the test must be in the class vehicle they would like to drive.? Ernie, this may mean that several of us need to get together an go at once in a texas l ic coach.? > > ? > > ?Comments??? > > ? > > Wallace Craig > > 95 WLWB 42 > > Azle, Texas >

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Chuck, were you driving a WL when you Wallace Craig 95 WLWB 42 Azle, Texas --- On Tue, 3/31/09, Chuck Wheeler wrote: From: Chuck Wheeler Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Texas RV Drivers License To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 5:46 PM If you have driven semi trucks before it should be no problem. If not get someone to take you somewhere where you can practice a little. I was required to back down a ally to a dock during my last test. - Chuck Wheeler- 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Leroy A. Eckert Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:37 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Texas RV Drivers License --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, ciao70@... wrote: > > LeRoy..I just took the Ga. CDL test and it was not too difficult..the air brake endorsement was a little tricky..If you are a veteran make sure to show your DD214 as the license is cheaper and you will never have to pay for a renewal..I had to go to a VA clinic to certify the DD214 prior to applying for the license..Jim Barone fulltiming in a 1991 WBWL currently in Savannah Thanks James. I took mine today. Took the General Knowledge Test, the Air Brake Test and the Combination Test. Passed them all. They gave me a Class AP permit and a Class C GA license. Now to find a Semi to get a Class A or if I take it in the bus I will only get a Class B. I prefer an A. That way I can haul chickens around here in retirement. lol Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors Dahlonega, GA Royale Conversion > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Leroy Eckert > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 8:37 pm > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > > > > > Just for the hell of it, I am going to take the written CDL General Knowledge test, the Air Brake endorsement, and the Combination endorsement tomorrow here in GA. If I can scrounge up a semi from a friend I will get a Class A; if not I will get a class B in the BB. Assuming I pass the written. It should not be a problem but the mock test questions I have taken in preparation try to trick you. All the way back to College I have never seen the benefit of that. 40 questions on each test; 80% accuracy required. Plus a DOT physical. > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors > Dahlonega, GA > Royale Conversion > > --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Chet Geist wrote: > > > From: Chet Geist > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 9:23 PM > > > > > > > ? > > Chuck, > > ? > > When I took the test it was thirteen questions on a computer.? Matter covered is on a small number of chapters in the CDL book and they tell you what chapters to study.? Mostly lengths, lights, weights and things like that.? Then I took about a two mile road test with a DPS officer in the Bluebird.? His parting words were "Did you notice I didn't ask you how you got it here without a license".? I real nice officer. > > ? > > Chet Geist > > 1981 FC33, Austin, Texas > > ? > > ? > > ? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Chuck Wheeler > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:46 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > Curious what the Texas test consisted of.? I had a CDL until I retired from the railroad but never thought about needing something special for the Wanderlodge. > > ? > > - Chuck Wheeler- > > 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX > > ? > > > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Chet Geist > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:36 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > > > Wallace, > > ? > > I checked this out about three or four years ago and at the time I was given a lot of advise on this forum that I had not read the law correctly.? I also had people tell me that I should just take a chance and not bother to get a correct license.? I did not follow all that free advise and went ahead took the test and got my no restriction class B license? My present license is good until 2013 and if I am still driving a coach I will get it renewed. > > ? > > Chet Geist > > 1981/FC33/ Austin, Texas > > ? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Wallace Craig > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:33 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > > > > > > Wallace Craig > > 95 WLWB 42 > > Azle, Texas > > > --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Wallace Craig wrote: > > > From: Wallace Craig > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com, "wanderlodge forum" , "ron marabito" , "Ernie Eckbert" , "Ralph Fullenwider" > Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:28 PM > > > > > > > > In the April issue of FMCA magazine at page 70 there is a brief article that purports to set forth that motorhomes weighing in excess of 26,000 requires that the operator have a Texas Class B noncommercial license.? It requires a written and driving test and cost $10.? Normally, one might entertain the idea of simply taking ones chances; however I am concerned about the legal ramifications on ones libality insurance coverage.? I can imagine that an insurance carried would take the position that the vehicle was being operated without a? proper license and that such is a violation of the policy terms and would void the policy.? I am unaware of the case law (if any) in Texas on this issue but would not care to test the law with the insurance carrier in case of an accident. A spokesperson for the Texas DPS???states? that the test must be in the class vehicle they would like to drive.? Ernie, this may mean that several of us need to get together an go at once in a texas l ic coach.? > > ? > > ?Comments??? > > ? > > Wallace Craig > > 95 WLWB 42 > > Azle, Texas >

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Chuck, were you driving a WL when you had Wallace Craig 95 WLWB 42 Azle, Texas --- On Tue, 3/31/09, Chuck Wheeler wrote: From: Chuck Wheeler Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Texas RV Drivers License To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 5:46 PM If you have driven semi trucks before it should be no problem. If not get someone to take you somewhere where you can practice a little. I was required to back down a ally to a dock during my last test. - Chuck Wheeler- 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Leroy A. Eckert Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:37 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Texas RV Drivers License --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, ciao70@... wrote: > > LeRoy..I just took the Ga. CDL test and it was not too difficult..the air brake endorsement was a little tricky..If you are a veteran make sure to show your DD214 as the license is cheaper and you will never have to pay for a renewal..I had to go to a VA clinic to certify the DD214 prior to applying for the license..Jim Barone fulltiming in a 1991 WBWL currently in Savannah Thanks James. I took mine today. Took the General Knowledge Test, the Air Brake Test and the Combination Test. Passed them all. They gave me a Class AP permit and a Class C GA license. Now to find a Semi to get a Class A or if I take it in the bus I will only get a Class B. I prefer an A. That way I can haul chickens around here in retirement. lol Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors Dahlonega, GA Royale Conversion > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Leroy Eckert > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 8:37 pm > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > > > > > Just for the hell of it, I am going to take the written CDL General Knowledge test, the Air Brake endorsement, and the Combination endorsement tomorrow here in GA. If I can scrounge up a semi from a friend I will get a Class A; if not I will get a class B in the BB. Assuming I pass the written. It should not be a problem but the mock test questions I have taken in preparation try to trick you. All the way back to College I have never seen the benefit of that. 40 questions on each test; 80% accuracy required. Plus a DOT physical. > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors > Dahlonega, GA > Royale Conversion > > --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Chet Geist wrote: > > > From: Chet Geist > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 9:23 PM > > > > > > > ? > > Chuck, > > ? > > When I took the test it was thirteen questions on a computer.? Matter covered is on a small number of chapters in the CDL book and they tell you what chapters to study.? Mostly lengths, lights, weights and things like that.? Then I took about a two mile road test with a DPS officer in the Bluebird.? His parting words were "Did you notice I didn't ask you how you got it here without a license".? I real nice officer. > > ? > > Chet Geist > > 1981 FC33, Austin, Texas > > ? > > ? > > ? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Chuck Wheeler > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:46 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > Curious what the Texas test consisted of.? I had a CDL until I retired from the railroad but never thought about needing something special for the Wanderlodge. > > ? > > - Chuck Wheeler- > > 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX > > ? > > > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Chet Geist > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:36 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > > > Wallace, > > ? > > I checked this out about three or four years ago and at the time I was given a lot of advise on this forum that I had not read the law correctly.? I also had people tell me that I should just take a chance and not bother to get a correct license.? I did not follow all that free advise and went ahead took the test and got my no restriction class B license? My present license is good until 2013 and if I am still driving a coach I will get it renewed. > > ? > > Chet Geist > > 1981/FC33/ Austin, Texas > > ? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Wanderlodge Forum@yahoogroup s.com]On Behalf Of Wallace Craig > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:33 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > > > > > > > > > > > > Wallace Craig > > 95 WLWB 42 > > Azle, Texas > > > --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Wallace Craig wrote: > > > From: Wallace Craig > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License > To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com, "wanderlodge forum" , "ron marabito" , "Ernie Eckbert" , "Ralph Fullenwider" > Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:28 PM > > > > > > > > In the April issue of FMCA magazine at page 70 there is a brief article that purports to set forth that motorhomes weighing in excess of 26,000 requires that the operator have a Texas Class B noncommercial license.? It requires a written and driving test and cost $10.? Normally, one might entertain the idea of simply taking ones chances; however I am concerned about the legal ramifications on ones libality insurance coverage.? I can imagine that an insurance carried would take the position that the vehicle was being operated without a? proper license and that such is a violation of the policy terms and would void the policy.? I am unaware of the case law (if any) in Texas on this issue but would not care to test the law with the insurance carrier in case of an accident. A spokesperson for the Texas DPS???states? that the test must be in the class vehicle they would like to drive.? Ernie, this may mean that several of us need to get together an go at once in a texas l ic coach.? > > ? > > ?Comments??? > > ? > > Wallace Craig > > 95 WLWB 42 > > Azle, Texas >