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Arkansas School Bus Endorsement (S)

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School Bus (S) CDL Endorsement

This endorsement allows a person to operate a school bus or a bus transporting school pre-primary, primary or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events. Anyone who drives a school bus to and from a public school must have a school bus endorsement to do so. Those who drive a bus designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver are required to have a Arkansas CDL with a passenger endorsement "P" and a School Bus "S" endorsement. Both written and skills tests are required to obtain this endorsement.

Arkansas School Bus Endorsement CDL Learner Permit Training Program

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This exam is taken by only those who require a "School Bus" endorsement because they will drive a School Bus. This endorsement is required in addition to the Passenger Vehicles (P) Endorsement.

The Arkansas CDL School Bus (S) Endorsement can be added to a valid Arkansas CDL by passing the Arkansas CDL School Bus written test, passing a three-part skills test in a school bus and paying the required fees. Check your specific Arkansas CDL Information for details.

The Arkansas CDL School Bus (S) Endorsement written test study material includes:
  • Arkansas CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Danger Zones - Use of Mirrors
  • Arkansas CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Loading and Unloading
  • Arkansas CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Emergency Exit and Evacuation
  • Arkansas CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Railroad Highway Crossings
  • Arkansas CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Student Management
  • Arkansas CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Anti lock Braking Systems
  • Arkansas CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Special Safety Considerations
The Arkansas School Bus (S) Endorsement written test study material is covered in Section 10 of the Free Arkansas CDL Handbook (Commercial Driver's License Manual).

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Typical number of questions on the actual Arkansas DMV School Bus Written Test:

  • 20 Questions

How do I apply for a Arkansas school bus endorsement?

To obtain a school bus endorsement, you must:
  • Pass the written and skills test for obtaining a Arkansas CDL with passenger vehicle (P) endorsement.
  • Pass a new written test for the Arkansas school bus (S) endorsement which must include the following three topics:
    1-Loading and unloading children, including the safe operation of stop signal devices, external mirror systems, flashing lights, and other warning and passenger safety devices.
    2-Emergency exits and procedures for safely evacuating passengers in an emergency.
    3-State and Federal laws and regulations related to safely traversing highway rail grade crossings.
  • Pass a driving skills test in a school bus of the same vehicle group, as the school bus applicant will drive.
  • Take your written and skills test results to your local license office to apply for a new Arkansas CDL with an S endorsement.
  • Meet driving history review requirements (completed at the time of application).
  • Pay the applicable fees for a new Arkansas CDL license, and the required fees for the Arkansas CDL test(s).

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In addition to the Arkansas CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Arkansas CDL and in the free Arkansas CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online Arkansas CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your Arkansas CDL written exams to get your Arkansas CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Arkansas CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
  • Covers ALL Eight Arkansas CDL written tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • Covers ALL Three Arkansas CDL skills tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • 670 practice Arkansas CDL test questions with actual answers.
  • Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
  • CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
  • CDL study Quick Reviews.
  • Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
  • and much more!
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