SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT TRAINING & RENTAL
SCHOOL BUS (S) ENDORSEMENT PREPARATION & SERVICES
Looking to add a School Bus (S) Endorsement to your CDL in Texas?
Get Your CDL Quick! offers individually available services for eligible applicants pursuing a School Bus (S) Endorsement, including preparation resources, skills practice and evaluation, applicable ELDT Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Range and Road services, and qualifying school bus rental for the Texas DPS CDL skills test.
Applicants pursuing a School Bus (S) Endorsement must satisfy applicable Texas DPS and federal requirements, including the appropriate Passenger (P) Endorsement requirements.
ELDT REQUIREMENTS
First-time School Bus (S) Endorsement applicants are generally subject to federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)requirements.
Applicable ELDT Theory must be completed separately through a training provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).
ELDT Theory is not provided by Get Your CDL Quick.
Get Your CDL Quick provides applicable ELDT Behind-the-Wheel Range and Road services for eligible applicants. ELDT BTW completion is proficiency-based and subject to applicable FMCSA requirements.
CHOOSE THE SERVICES YOU NEED
Depending on your experience, preparation needs, and licensing requirements, individually available services may include:
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School Bus Test Vehicle Rental
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Pre-Trip Preparation & Practice
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Basic Vehicle Control Skills Practice
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Road Skills Practice & Evaluation
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Applicable ELDT Behind-the-Wheel Range & Road Services
Choose the individual services appropriate for your needs and take the next step toward your Texas School Bus (S) Endorsement.
What is the School Bus (S) Endorsement?
A School Bus (S) Endorsement is required for CDL holders who operate a school bus to transport students to or from school or authorized school-related activities when the vehicle and operation are subject to CDL requirements.
Applicants seeking a School Bus (S) Endorsement must also satisfy the applicable Passenger (P) Endorsement requirements.
Depending on the vehicle and the applicant's circumstances, requirements may include:
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Obtaining the appropriate Commercial Learner Permit (CLP)
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Meeting the requirements for the applicable CDL class
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Satisfying applicable Passenger (P) Endorsement requirements
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Passing the required School Bus (S) knowledge examination
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Completing applicable federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements
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Passing the applicable Texas DPS CDL skills test in an appropriate qualifying school bus
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Meeting any additional federal, state, or employer requirements applicable to school bus drivers
PASSENGER (P) + SCHOOL BUS (S)
Drivers operating qualifying school buses generally need both the Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
The P Endorsement applies to qualifying passenger-carrying commercial vehicles, while the S Endorsement specifically applies to qualifying school bus operations.
ELDT REQUIREMENTS
First-time applicants for a Passenger (P) or School Bus (S) Endorsement are generally subject to applicable federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements.
ELDT Theory and Behind-the-Wheel requirements must be completed through providers listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) before taking the applicable CDL skills test.
Additional Texas requirements may apply to individuals employed as school bus drivers. Applicants should verify current licensing, endorsement, medical, and employment requirements applicable to their specific school bus operation.
SCHOOL BUS (S) ENDORSEMENT PREPARATION & SERVICES
SCHOOL BUS (S) ENDORSEMENT SERVICES
Get Your CDL Quick offers individually available services for eligible applicants pursuing a School Bus (S) Endorsement.
Depending on your current CDL status, experience, and applicable requirements, available services may include:
ELDT THEORY — PASSENGER (P) & SCHOOL BUS (S)
First-time Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) Endorsement applicants are generally subject to applicable federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements.
ELDT Theory is not provided by Get Your CDL Quick. Applicable Theory requirements must be completed separately through an independent training provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).
ELDT BEHIND-THE-WHEEL — RANGE & ROAD
Get Your CDL Quick provides applicable ELDT Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Range and Road services for eligible Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) Endorsement applicants.
ELDT Behind-the-Wheel completion is proficiency-based and subject to applicable FMCSA requirements.
SCHOOL BUS PRE-TRIP PREPARATION & PRACTICE
Applicants may select additional preparation and hands-on practice focused on identifying and reviewing applicable school bus components and vehicle inspection procedures.
BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL SKILLS PRACTICE
Additional hands-on practice is available for applicants who want more time preparing for the applicable Basic Vehicle Control Skills portion of the Texas DPS CDL skills test.
ROAD SKILLS PRACTICE & EVALUATION
Applicants may select additional road skills practice and evaluation using an appropriate school bus.
SCHOOL BUS RENTAL FOR TEXAS DPS TESTING
Get Your CDL Quick offers qualifying school bus rentals for eligible applicants taking the applicable Texas DPS CDL skills test.
Vehicle rental is subject to availability, eligibility requirements, scheduling, and applicable rental fees.
Choose the individual services appropriate for your experience, preparation needs, and licensing requirements.
