CDL / ELDT theory
CDL ELDT Passenger Endorsement
The theory portion required before adding a passenger (P) endorsement to a CDL.
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What this course covers, and what it does not
- This is the theory portion of Entry-Level Driver Training. It is delivered online and completed at your own pace.
- You will also need behind-the-wheel training from a separate provider. Life Safety Driving School does not provide CDL behind-the-wheel instruction.
- The training provider for this course is GetDriversEd, not Life Safety Driving School.
Federal rules require that ELDT training come from a provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. You can look up any provider on the registry before you buy.
Check the FMCSA Training Provider RegistryWho this is for
CDL holders adding a passenger endorsement.
Carrying people changes the standard
The passenger endorsement covers vehicles designed to carry 16 or more people including the driver. Adding it for the first time is covered by the Entry-Level Driver Training rule.
The training reflects what changes when the cargo is people: how you brake, how you take a corner, what you do at a stop, and what is expected of you in an evacuation.
Theory here does have a behind-the-wheel counterpart
Unlike hazmat, the passenger endorsement has both a theory and a behind-the-wheel requirement. This course is the theory half. You will need the behind-the-wheel portion from a registered provider before the endorsement can be issued.
What the course covers
- Passenger vehicle pre-trip inspection
- Loading, unloading and passenger management
- Braking, cornering and following distance with passengers aboard
- Emergency exits and evacuation procedures
- Prohibited practices and required announcements
Other CDL theory courses
Enroll in Passenger Endorsement
Enrollment is handled by GetDriversEd, the training provider for this course. We may earn a referral commission if you enroll, at no extra cost to you.