CDL / ELDT theory
CDL ELDT School Bus Endorsement
The theory portion required before adding a school bus (S) 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 school bus endorsement.
The strictest endorsement, for good reason
A school bus endorsement is layered on top of the passenger endorsement, and the training is the most specific of the set. Almost all of it concerns the moments the bus is stopped and children are outside it.
Adding the endorsement for the first time is covered by the Entry-Level Driver Training rule.
Theory plus behind-the-wheel
Like the passenger endorsement, school bus has both a theory and a behind-the-wheel requirement. This is the theory half; the behind-the-wheel portion comes from a registered provider.
What the course covers
- Danger zones and mirror adjustment
- Loading and unloading procedures, including the crossing routine
- Railroad crossing procedures
- Student management and behavior
- Emergency evacuation and post-incident procedure
Other CDL theory courses
Enroll in School Bus 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.