School Bus Driver Requirements

In order to become a licensed school bus driver in the state of Pennsylvania, one must complete the following steps–

• Schedule a School Bus Driver Physical (Form DL-704)
• Complete the School Bus Driver Training Course consisting of–
  • Fourteen (14) hours of classroom training
  • Minimum of six (6) hours of driving time with a certified instructor.
• Completion of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation CDL Knowledge Tests, including–
  • “B” Class Commercial Drivers License – General Knowledge Test
  • Air Brakes Knowledge Test
  • Passenger Endorsement Knowledge Test
  • School Bus Endorsement Knowledge Test
• Completion of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Driving Test which include the following items–
  • Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection Test
  • Basic Skills Test
  • On-Road Driving Test

In order to maintain ones credentials to operate a school bus in the state of Pennsylvania, one must complete the following steps–

• Maintain your annual School Bus Driver Physical (Form DL-704)
• Completion of Penn DOT School Bus Endorsement Test
• Complete Recertification training every four years, including–
  • Seven (7) hours of classroom training time
  • Three (3) hours of driving time with a certified trainer
• Proper documentation of all training hours must be submitted to Penn DOT for Review