California Driver License Classes - California DMV (2024)

With a Commercial Class A License:
Any legal combination of vehicles, including vehicles under Class B and Class C.any single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 pounds.
any trailer bus, with endorsem*ntORmore than 1 vehicle, with endorsem*nt.
any vehicles under Classes B and C.With a noncommercial Class A License:
Any vehicles under Class C.
Any housecar over 40 feet but not over 45 feet.travel trailers weighing over 10,000 pounds GVWR, not used for hire.
fifth-wheel travel trailers weighing over 15,000 pounds, not used for hire.
With a vehicle weighing 4,000 pounds or more unladen, you may tow a: livestock trailer exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR but not exceeding 15,000 pounds GVWR if the vehicle is controlled and operated by a farmer, used to transport livestock to or from a farm, not used in commerce or contract carrier operations, and is used within 150 miles of the person’s farm.With a Commercial Class B License:
a single vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds.
a 3-axle vehicle weighing over 6,000 pounds.
a bus (except a trailer bus), with endorsem*nt.
any farm labor vehicle, with endorsem*nt.
all vehicles under Class C.a single vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less.
any vehicle a Class C licensed driver may tow.With a noncommercial Class B License:
any vehicles under Class C.
any housecar over 40 feet but not over 45 feet, with endorsem*nt.

With a Basic Class C License:
a 2-axle vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less.
a 3-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 pounds gross or less.
a motorized scooter.
any housecar 40 feet or less.
A farmer or employee of a farmer may also drive:
any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,000 pounds or less if used exclusively in agricultural operationsandit is not for hire or compensation.

With a Commercial Class C License:
Any Class C vehicle carrying hazardous materials which requires placards. The hazardous materials (HazMat) endorsem*nt must be on the license. Drivers who transport hazardous wastes, as defined by CVC §§353 and 15278, are also required to have the HazMat endorsem*nt.

a single vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less including a tow dolly, if used.

With a vehicle weighing 4,000 pounds or more unladen, you may tow a:
trailer coach not exceeding 9,000 pounds gross.
trailer coach or fifth-wheel travel trailer under 10,000 pounds GVWR when towing is not for compensation.
fifth-wheel travel trailer exceeding 10,000 pounds but not exceeding 15,000 pounds GVWR, when towing is not for compensation and with endorsem*nt.

No passenger vehicle regardless of weight, may tow more than 1 vehicle. No motor vehicle under 4,000 pounds unladen may tow any vehicle weighing 6,000 pounds or more gross (CVC §21715).

With a Motorcycle Class M1 License:
2-wheel motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized scooter

With a Motorcycle Class M2 License:
Motorized bicycle, moped, any bicycle with an attached motor, or motorized scooter.

Note: Class M1 or M2 is added to any other class license after passing law and skill tests.