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The School Bus, or S, endorsement is required for drivers who operate school buses while transporting pre-primary, primary, or secondary school students to or from school or school-sponsored events.
The S endorsement requires both an additional knowledge test and skills test. Drivers seeking the School Bus endorsement must also qualify for the Passenger (P) endorsement and satisfy the applicable P endorsement testing requirements.
Federal rules establish minimum CDL standards, while states and local school districts may impose additional requirements for school bus drivers.
School Bus endorsement preparation covers areas such as:
FMCSA's model CDL manual organizes the School Bus section around danger zones and mirrors, loading and unloading, emergency exit and evacuation, railroad-highway grade crossings, student management, ABS, and special safety considerations.
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Federal CDL standards require applicants to answer at least 80% of knowledge-test questions correctly. States develop and administer their own CDL tests under federal minimum standards.
Yes. The S endorsement requires both a knowledge test and a skills test.
Yes. Drivers seeking the School Bus endorsement must also qualify for the Passenger (P) endorsement and pass the applicable Passenger knowledge and skills tests.
Drivers subject to the federal Entry-Level Driver Training rules must complete the applicable School Bus training from a registered training provider before taking the S endorsement skills test.
Federal ELDT requirements for the S endorsement include both theory training and behind-the-wheel training.
School bus drivers are responsible not only for operating a large passenger vehicle safely, but also for protecting students while they approach, board, ride, and leave the bus.
Children may enter areas around the vehicle that are difficult for the driver to see, making mirror use, danger-zone awareness, loading procedures, and student management especially important.
Drivers must also follow specialized procedures for situations such as railroad-highway grade crossings, emergency evacuation, and student loading and unloading.
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Drivers who operate a school bus while transporting pre-primary, primary, or secondary school students to or from school or school-sponsored events generally need both the S School Bus endorsement and P Passenger endorsement.
Federal CDL standards require applicants to answer at least 80% of knowledge-test questions correctly.
School Bus preparation includes danger zones, mirrors, student loading and unloading, emergency evacuation, railroad-highway grade crossings, student management, ABS, and other school bus safety procedures.
Yes. The S endorsement requires both a knowledge test and a skills test.
Yes. Applicants for the School Bus endorsement must also qualify for the P Passenger endorsement and satisfy the applicable Passenger testing requirements.
Drivers subject to the federal ELDT rules must complete the applicable School Bus training before taking the S skills test. The required S endorsement training includes theory and behind-the-wheel instruction.
CDLPrepUSA currently includes 100 School Bus practice questions. You can try 5 questions free before unlocking the complete question bank.
CDLPrepUSA is an independent study and practice service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FMCSA, any state DMV, school district, or other government agency. School bus licensing, training, testing, and employment requirements can vary by state and local jurisdiction. Always consult your state's current CDL manual, licensing agency, and applicable school district or transportation authority for official requirements.