Washington School Bus Endorsement (S)
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 Washington CDL with
a passenger endorsement "P" and a School Bus "S" endorsement. Both written
and skills tests are required to obtain this endorsement.
Washington School Bus Endorsement CDL Learner Permit Training Program
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 Washington CDL School Bus (S) Endorsement can be added to a valid Washington CDL by passing
the Washington CDL School Bus written test, passing a three-part skills test in a
school bus and paying the required fees. Check your specific
Washington CDL Information for details.
The Washington CDL School Bus (S) Endorsement written test study material includes:
- Washington CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Danger Zones - Use of Mirrors
- Washington CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Loading and Unloading
- Washington CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Emergency Exit and Evacuation
- Washington CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Railroad Highway Crossings
- Washington CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Student Management
- Washington CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Anti lock Braking Systems
- Washington CDL Manual - SECTION 10: Special Safety Considerations
The Washington School Bus (S) Endorsement written test study material is covered in Section
10 of the
Free
Washington CDL Handbook (Commercial Driver's License Manual).
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
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Not sure which WA CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Typical number of questions on the actual Washington DMV School Bus Written
Test:
How do I apply for a Washington school bus endorsement?
To obtain a school bus endorsement, you must:
- Pass the written and skills test for obtaining a Washington CDL with passenger
vehicle (P) endorsement.
- Pass a new written test for the Washington 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 Washington CDL with an S endorsement.
- Meet driving history review requirements (completed at the time of application).
- Pay the applicable fees for a new Washington CDL license, and the required
fees for the Washington CDL test(s).
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Washington CDL written exams to get your Washington CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
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- Covers ALL Three Washington 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 Washington 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.
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- Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
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