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Learn to Drive an RV the SAFERWAY !

This course is designed for people with the following vehicles:
• Motor homes
• Motor coaches
• Motor homes with a Towed Vehicle (boat, car etc.)
• Tow Vehicle and Conventional Trailer
• Tow Vehicle and Fifth Wheel Trailer

Lessons are provided in your vehicle for maximum results!


What's included in our lessons:

• Regulations on vehicle size and weights
• Pre-trip inspection
• Brake check procedures
• Hazard Perception
• Observations while driving
• Fatigue
• Proper braking techniques
• Lane positioning
• Proper Backing Procedures
• Tight areas
• Approaching intersections
• Parking
• Approaching vehicles on side roads
• Emergency parking
• Defensive driving
• Night driving
• Driving in hazardous weather conditions
• Mountain driving


In BC, to tow a trailer that weighs more than 4,600 kg, such as a 5th wheel or conventional trailer, and neither the trailer nor your towing vehicle has air brakes, you need:
• A Class 1, 2 or 3 driver's license, or
• A Class 4 or 5 license with an endorsement 20


If the vehicle is equipped with air-brakes you will need an endorsement 15 – Air Brakes


To get an Air Brake endorsement, you must:

• Take an ICBC-Approved Air Brake course and Pass the Air Brake knowledge test at your local ICBC Driver Sevice Centre


To get an endorsement 20, you must:

• Pass the Class 3 knowledge test
• Meet ICBC driver vision and medical exam to Class 3 standards
• Pass a Class 3 road test using a 5th wheel or conventional trailer

All training will focus on the students wants and needs.