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ELDT Approved Theory - School Bus

$60

180-day access

1 lesson

Enroll in our online ELDT school bus training for just $60 and gain 180-day access to vital training. In this 1-hour lesson, you'll learn everything needed to earn your school bus endorsement, in addition to your commercial Class A/B license and passenger endorsement. This federally mandated course will thoroughly prepare you for the endorsement test at the DMV, ensuring you're ready and qualified before you go. Don't miss this essential step towards a rewarding career as a school bus driver—sign up for our school bus & passenger ELDT theory course today!

Course Description

Get Your ELDT School Bus Certification Fast and Efficiently

Our ELDT School Bus theory course is designed to ensure you pass your certification with confidence. This comprehensive training covers everything you need to know, from safety protocols to operational procedures, all tailored specifically to school bus drivers. You'll master critical topics such as loading and unloading, emergency evacuations, and student management—skills essential for ensuring the safety of every child you transport.

Enroll today and take the first step toward a rewarding career as a school bus driver!

Course Overview

School bus drivers must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement and a school bus endorsement if they drive a school bus designed to transport (seat) 16 or more persons, including the driver. The CDL and school bus endorsement does not apply to vehicles that transport less than 16 persons.

To get a school bus endorsement, you must pass a knowledge test on this chapter of the manual as well as a written test for a passenger endorsement. If your school bus has air brakes, you must also pass a knowledge test on those. You must also pass the skills test required for the class of school bus you drive or intend to drive.

This course does not provide information on all the federal and state requirements needed before you drive a school bus. You should be thoroughly familiar with all specific school bus procedures, laws, and regulations in your state, the State Department of Education and your school district.

Section 1: Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors

Section 2: Loading and Unloading

Section 3: Emergency Exit and Evacuation

Section 4: Railroad and Highway Crossings

Section 5: Student Management

Section 6: Antilock Braking Systems

Section 7: Special Safety Considerations

Section 8: Vehicle Inspection for School Buses

Section 9: End of Lesson Quiz