This booklet contains the information needed to qualify for a non commercial Class A or a recreational trailer endorsement. It concentrates on the information needed to safely drive these vehicles. The recreational vehicle is a mobile living experience which more people are discovering. Trailers, motor homes, campers, and van conversions offer a fun way to enjoy your leisure time.
Most drivers have experience in driving passenger vehicles.
However an RV or trailer handles differently. Some of the most noticeable differences are in the restricted vision and added braking times. Other differ ences include bridge heights, buildings with low canopies, space requirement needs, increased following distances, and more space needed for lane changes. The glossary at the back of this booklet defines terms with which you may not be familiar. Commercial Driver Handbook which contains the rules and regulations for Class A and Class B commercial vehicles and trailers, multiple trailers, and commercial Class C vehicles which must be placarded or marked to transport hazardous materials or wastes.