School Bus (S) Endorsement · Theory course
School Bus Endorsement ELDT Online
Complete the FMCSA-required School Bus (S) theory
on your phone or laptop.
$30
Self-paced
FMCSA-registered provider
School Bus (S) Endorsement · Theory course
School Bus Endorsement ELDT Online
Complete the FMCSA-required School Bus (S) theory
on your phone or laptop.
$30
Self-paced
FMCSA-registered provider
$39
31 units
Self-paced
FMCSA-registered provider
Who it's for
Who needs this course
CDL applicants adding a School Bus (S) endorsement for the first time
School district and contractor bus drivers
Who it's for
Who needs this course
CDL applicants adding a School Bus (S) endorsement for the first time
School district and contractor bus drivers
Curriculum
What you'll learn
Theory topics required by 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix D, followed by the knowledge assessment.
Danger zones and mirrors
Loading and unloading students
Emergency exits and evacuation
Railroad-highway grade crossings
Student management
Antilock braking systems
Special safety considerations
Curriculum
What you'll learn
Theory topics required by 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix D, followed by the knowledge assessment.
Danger zones and mirrors
Loading and unloading students
Emergency exits and evacuation
Railroad-highway grade crossings
Student management
Antilock braking systems
Special safety considerations
How it works
Three steps from
signup to certificate
01
Enroll in minutes
Pick your course, pay once, and get instant access. No waiting list, no scheduled start date.
02
Study at your pace
Work through the units on your phone or laptop. Your progress saves automatically, so you can stop and pick it back up.
03
Pass and get reported
Score 80% or higher on the assessment. We submit your completion to the Training Provider Registry and you download your certificate.
How it works
Three steps from
signup to certificate
01
Enroll in minutes
Pick your course, pay once, and get instant access. No waiting list, no scheduled start date.
02
Study at your pace
Work through the units on your phone or laptop. Your progress saves automatically, so you can stop and pick it back up.
03
Pass and get reported
Score 80% or higher on the assessment. We submit your completion to the Training Provider Registry and you download your certificate.
Registered on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry
TPR Provider Number
062e4b62-d421-497b-9677-1c3020ee307b
Completion reported to the registry, usually within 24 hours
Works on any phone
Registered on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry
TPR Provider Number
062e4b62-d421-497b-9677-1c3020ee307b
Completion reported to the registry, usually within 24 hours
Works on any phone
Do I also need the Passenger endorsement?
Yes. A School Bus endorsement also requires the Passenger endorsement. The Class B + Passenger + School Bus bundle covers both for $90.
Is behind-the-wheel training required?
Yes. School Bus also requires behind-the-wheel training with a registered provider. This course covers the theory portion only.
How long does it take?
The course is self-paced with no minimum hours. Your progress saves after every unit, so you can finish in one sitting or spread it over several days.
What score do I need to pass?
You need 80% or higher on the final knowledge assessment. Once you pass, we report your completion to the registry.
Is this recognized in my state?
Yes. It is recognized nationwide through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
Do I also need the Passenger endorsement?
Yes. A School Bus endorsement also requires the Passenger endorsement. The Class B + Passenger + School Bus bundle covers both for $90.
Is behind-the-wheel training required?
Yes. School Bus also requires behind-the-wheel training with a registered provider. This course covers the theory portion only.
How long does it take?
The course is self-paced with no minimum hours. Your progress saves after every unit, so you can finish in one sitting or spread it over several days.
What score do I need to pass?
You need 80% or higher on the final knowledge assessment. Once you pass, we report your completion to the registry.
Is this recognized in my state?
Yes. It is recognized nationwide through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
Save with a bundle
Get Passenger and School Bus together
A School Bus endorsement also requires the Passenger endorsement. This bundle covers both, plus Class B theory.
Class B + Passenger + School bus
Everything a school-bus driver needs
$90
Save with a bundle
Get Passenger and School Bus together
A School Bus endorsement also requires the Passenger endorsement. This bundle covers both, plus Class B theory.
Class B + Passenger + School bus
Everything a school-bus driver needs
$90
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Start your School Bus theory today
$30 one-time. Instant access. Reported to the registry when you pass.
Start your School Bus theory today
$30 one-time. Instant access. Reported to the registry when you pass.
FMCSA-registered entry-level driver training. Theory courses for Class A, Class B, and endorsements.
FMCSA-registered entry-level driver training. Theory courses for Class A, Class B, and endorsements.