Hello RV Network Members - I live in CO and looking to set Texas as my domicile. For the last 3 days, I have been trying to reach TX DMV to ask the question below. I finally got a reply and they told me that I would not need to do straight-line backing, offset backing, and parallel parking, but would be required to back up a few feet. Anyone that tows knows that you can't do that because you'll cause significant damage.
My question is for anyone that has taken the Off-Street test in the last 2 years, what do they have you do? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.
Michael
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Message to TX DMV -
Hello: This question is related to a NON-CDL CLASS A off-street portion of the skills test.
Based on the text from your material below, I have an RV plus toad, and it cannot be backed up since it will cause damage to the RV, toad, and towing bars. Your material mentions three backing-up maneuvers that would be impossible due to the damage I mentioned above. In lieu of those maneuvers, what will the tester have me do?
Thanks.
You should drive your own rig for the skills test. If you have a motorhome and you usually tow a vehicle (“toad” or “dinghy”) behind it, you are required to bring it for the test only in the unusual situation where the combination of vehicles bumps you into a higher licensing class. In this case, you would need to bring your toad connected for towing but be sure to tell the examiner if your combination can’t be safely backed up because of the risk of damaging the toad.
