Description
An entry-level driver must, prior to taking the skills test, successfully complete a prescribed program of theory and behind-the-wheel instruction provided by a school or other entity listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR).
The Entry-Level Driver Training School Bus Endorsement Curriculum helps meet the theory instruction training requirements for CDL drivers pursuing their passenger-carrying or school bus endorsements.
School Bus Endorsement Curriculum Topics
- Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors
- Loading and Unloading
- Vehicle Orientation
- Post-Crash Procedures
- Emergency Exit and Evacuation
- Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
- Student Management
- Special Safety Considerations
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- School Bus Security
- Route and Stop Reviews







