Let s look at the exceptions which are based on the motorhome s weight.
What type of license is needed to drive an rv.
Broadly speaking there are two types of special licenses.
Note that you must be at least 21 to rent an rv in the usa 25 in some cases.
Fmcsa defines several cdl classes based on vehicle weight type and cargo.
2 your driver s license must use the latin alphabet english french etc.
While most states do not require a cdl for driving large rv s some do require special non commercial licenses structured after the federal classification.
1 you must have had your driver s license for more than 12 months.
Class a and class b licenses are usually needed to tow large rvs and to drive large motorhomes.
That said there are some more specific rv license requirements to keep an eye on depending on the total weight of the vehicle and the state you re planning to drive it in.
If you re driving any vehicle under 26 000 pounds and most rv classes are you are clear to drive with a regular operator s driver s license according to current dmv laws in all 50 states.
And the good news is in the majority of cases no you do not need a special license to drive an rv.
No matter if you are driving it s all about weight.
A commercial and non commercial license.