That is exactly the kind of things I believe I will run into with the license
examiner.
I think I will go talk to them anyway and see what they say. The way they
handle this from state to state is really erractic at best. No doubt, my M51
won't pass inspection - certainly the lights are not up to snuff, let alone the
brakes.
Thanks for your input.
Dave
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Everett Doyle wrote:
> Dave I somewhat agree with what you have said, but we differ on taking my
> vehicle to get tested in. It will not pass inspection, it is exactly as the
> military built it and works as it is supposed to in every way. Trouble is
> with the brakes -- military designed the truck such that when the air on
> gone the truck can be moved without doing anything to it. Commercial truck
> that have lost air cannot be moved until 1 air is restored or 2 brakes are
> released and caged.
>
> It would cost a lot of money and time to change my truck. I was much more
> successful convincing the authorities that I did not need CDL's C D L
> stands for Commercial Driving License - hence I do not get paid for
> driving - I do not get paid for hauling - my truck is nor for hire. So I
> get same permits you need for recreational vehicle - just standard permit.
>
> my .02c
>
> >
>
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