CDL license

I'm going to stir this pot. And before I say what I'm going to say I have a lot, and I mean a lot of friends who drive trucks.

You should be held to a different standard if you have a cdl. It don't matter if your in your big rig or your compact car. If you break the law in one you'll do it in the other.

I think they do jump to blame the truck driver a little to quickly, but from the stories I've heard my friends tell I don't blame them.

My personnel opinion is that they are to lax on all people. You should have to get your drivers license renewed every year, and you should have to take the written and driving test no matter what. Recreational vehicles should not be exempt from a cdl, just need a different class.

I do agree that it is kinda scary when a 60 year old guy who has only driven small cars gets behind the wheel of a 50" motorhome with a car in tow. They should have to get another license.

Truckers motto-belly full of beer, head full of crank, and a heart full of hate...lol

I think the resone that those that have the CDL are held to a differant standerd is cause your a PROFESSIONAL driver

but I totaly agree about the old guy with the motorhome
I seen an asian with a big ass prevost and every side compartment door was F'ed up some were ductaped on and that thing had yellow and white stripes on it from the drunk deflector post at gas stations going the full length

They do.

I dont know about your personal states laws.
But here in Cali. a motorhome the size you mentioned ( Is HUGE by the way I've never seen a 50' MH before. )

But anyways, it would require a Class B license.

Cars require a Class C

& a a Big Rig is a Class A.

& the only difference between an A & B is the tractor trailer combo vs a Single piece truck, Like your big motorhome.

I used to paint 53' motor homes and due to their recreation status they are exempt form needing a cdl. And I think that is for all states.

Another problem i've seen around here is everyone and their momma wants to drive a truck now. And so fligh by night truck schools have opened up and are cashing in. They don't give a damn if these guys can drive or not, they don't need to be tested on backing up to pass- which in bs in my book. I saw a guy last week take 15mins to back up a 53ft'er and there was no other trailers in the dock! He was asking the other drivers for help...WTF?

So combine this with the all the equally bad automobile drivers on the road...and you have "DEATH AND GORE ON OUR ROAD'S...HOW TO SAVE YOURSELVES AND YOUR LOVED ONES FROM TRUCK DRIVERS FROM HELL!"
That's front page news right there son.

Most of these stupid ass automopbile drivers still don't realize how long it takes for a truck to stop, nor do they treat those monsters with the respect, or the space needed to operate them. I see it everyday-as I drive for a living people weaving in and out, out of frustration and then stopping quick in front of a truck and the poor sob having to brake hard or end up in someones back seat.

Professional drivers will always take most of the blame, and it is "you're guilty till proven innocent"...with no apology.

...sorry appology can be found on page 101 under the hemroid cream ad.

...Devil's advocate here...

I've spent some time in the seat, so I definitely know how it works.

However...

I have seen a ton of truckers drive like a-holes. It's almost like they feel a sense of entitlement, and you have no business being on their highway.

Everyone,4 (6 ) and 10 wheelers alike, need to chill out and share the road.

F that I'm the only one on the road that matters all of you SOB'S need to get out of my way

...case in point...

no cdl license required to drive these. took one for a test drive and the guy didn't even ask to see my license..