Description
In early 2022, FMCSA introduced new Entry-Level Driver Training regulations that set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers. This applies to those seeking to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time, upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL, or obtain a school bus, passenger, or hazardous materials endorsement for the first time.
The Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger Endorsement Theory Instruction Curriculum is designed to help satisfy the theory instruction portion of the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) passenger endorsement requirements. To satisfy the theory instruction requirements, this training must be assigned and administered by a school or other entity listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Training Provider Registry (TPR). To satisfy the complete ELDT training requirements, the school or entity conducting the training must provide the driver-trainee “behind-the-wheel” instruction in addition to theory instruction.
Eighteen modules are included in the Entry-Level Driver Training Passenger Endorsement curriculum. For example, Post-Crash Procedures is designed to teach drivers how to respond to a crash in order to prevent additional crashes or injuries. It also explains how to notify proper authorities about a crash, what information to provide, and how to document a crash.
Passenger Endorsement Curriculum Topics
- Post-Crash Procedures
- Other Emergency Procedures
- Vehicle Orientation
- Pre-Trip, Enroute, and Post-Trip Inspection
- Fueling
- Idling
- Baggage and/or Cargo Management
- Passenger Safety Awareness Briefing
- Passenger Management
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
- Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements
- Safety Belt Safety
- Distracted Driving
- Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossings and Drawbridges
- Weigh Stations
- Security and Crime
- Roadside Inspections
- Penalties and Fines
