Most truck drivers earn their wings, so to speak, in truck drivers school. The industry has proven that the best drivers are those who have completed an accredited course that includes all aspects of the truck driving profession.
Many RV setups can almost match an 18-wheeler in size. In fact, most high-end luxury coaches these days are actually based on the same vehicle that is used to transport passengers commercially all around the country: the Greyhound bus. (Actually, this is true for practically any "coach" type bus you might be chartering for cross country travel. Prevost is the brand that immediately comes to mind, but there are others.)
So when you consider that many RV owners and drivers are well into retirement, or those who only get behind the wheel of such a large vehicle when they head out on the highway a couple times a year, the idea of some specialized RV training seems pretty reasonable.
Some states even require you to upgrade your driver's license before you can operate an RV. For example, California requires that you obtain a non-commercial Class B license if your motorhome is over 40 feet in length.
A good RV driving school can teach you all the same skills that the professional truck drivers need -- including how to make a daily safety inspection to ensure that your RV is ready to hit the road, and how to handle your RV in many different situations.
Here's how to find RV training schools, seminars, and courses in your area...
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