If you’re on the fence as to whether or not you should take an RV driving lesson (I was) I’ll tell you this was well worth the money and time spent. Highly-recommended!

My instructor was Gary Goldsberry out of Colorado. Lessons were on a 41’ Class A diesel pusher (w/a tag axle). Gary is both a motorhome owner and in a previous lifetime possessed a CDL. He is also an ASE Certified Master Technician, all of which combined to enhance my learning experience. He was friendly and patient with a lot of knowledge and experience and took time to listen and provided answers my questions that were clear and easy to understand.

The 1^st day was spent discussing CDL-styled pre- and post-driving checks — a must for a big rig — as well as driving and maneuvering in tight places. This was done in a large parking lot so there was no concern with hitting anything, but parameters were set in order to learn how to maneuver in confined spaces. I learned how tight I could turn with the help of the tag axle’s proper usage, which the Freightliner manual doesn’t cover. Yeah, the manual explains the functions, but not how and when to use them; this is where Gary filled in huge gaps in my understanding; priceless! Day 2 was spent going into the Colorado mountain’s tight and winding roads headed uphill and down steep-grade highways on the way back which is where I learned better use of the vehicle’s engine braking system. 

Although I only address a few highlights above, both days were filled with great instruction on myriad topics; many of which I immediately put to use on the trip out of town. So, no matter how much you think you know or how comfortable you feel behind the wheel, it was great hearing another point of view on things I understood and instruction on the things I didn’t know. 

Did I mention highly-recommended? Take the lessons, you won’t regret your decision! Thanks Gary, much appreciated!