License Classes: Bring an Apple for the Teacher (Types of Licenses)
A "normal" license is a non-commercial Class D - Operator license. That is, with a Class D, you can drive all the normal cars that you would normally drive out of your friendly Toyota dealer's show lot.*
With that Class D license, you can also drive pretty much any vehicle that's less than 26,000 pounds, as long as you're not transporting hazardous materials or towing a trailer with a gross weight of over 10,000 pounds. You also can't drive a bus if it's designed to transport more than 15 people including the driver.
So, what types of driving does that cover?
- A recreational vehicle that is less than 26,000 pounds
- A giant van or mini bus that seats between 10 and 15 people
- A golf ball
- Your parents crazy
Also, you're allowed to tow another vehicle, but you can't tow more than one vehicle at a time. That's just nonsensical.
Other License Classes
So, Class D is the biggie. It's the license most people have. But there are a ton of others that you can get. Check 'em out on New Hampshire's DMV website.
- Commercial Class A (CDL-A)
- Commercial Class B (CDL-B)
- Commercial Class C (CDL-C)
- Motorcycle—You can drive two-wheeled motorcycles, three-wheeled motorcycles, and mopeds.
- 3-Wheeled Motorcycle—If you take your driving test on a three-wheeled motorcycle, then you can only drive a three-wheeled motorcycle. Makes sense.
- Motor-driven Cycle—You can drive any motorcycle, moped, motor scooter, or motor-driven bicycle with a maximum of 5 horsepower. Speedy McSpeederson over here.
- Moped—You can drive a moped. That's it.
*This article is in no way affiliated with Toyota.