PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT
This is a summary of the minimum Federal curriculum requirements for trainees seeking a Passenger (P) endorsement. Passenger endorsement applicants must complete the curriculum outlined in this section, which applies to trainees who expect to operate CMVs in any of the vehicle groups defined in § 383.91(a)(1)-(3) for which a P endorsement is required.
SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT
This is a summary of the minimum Federal curriculum requirements for trainees seeking a School Bus (S) endorsement. School bus endorsement applicants must complete the curriculum outlined in this section, which applies to trainees who expect to operate a “school bus” as defined in § 383.5.
PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
C1.1 Post-Crash Procedures
C1.2 Other Emergency Procedures
C1.3 Vehicle Orientation
C1.4 Pre-Trip, Enroute, and Post-Trip Inspection
C1.5 Fueling
C1.6 Idling
C1.7 Baggage and/or Cargo Management
C1.8 Passenger Safety Awareness Briefing
C1.9 Passenger Management
C1.10 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
C1.11 Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements
C1.12 Safety Belt Safety
C1.13 Distracted Driving
C1.14 Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossings and Drawbridges
C1.15 Weigh Stations
C1.16 Security and Crime
C1.17 Roadside Inspections
C1.18 Penalties and Fines
SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
C1.13 Distracted Driving
D1.1 Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors
D1.2 Loading and Unloading
D1.3 Vehicle Orientation
D1.4 Post-Crash Procedures
D1.5 Emergency Exit and Evacuation
D1.6 Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
D1.7 Student Management
D1.8 Special Safety Considerations
D1.9 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
D1.10 School Bus Security
D1.11 Route and Stop Reviews
*Please note: To operate a School Bus, you must complete both Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement curriculums.
Training providers must use assessments (in written or electronic format) to determine if trainees are proficient in all units of the theory curriculum. Students must earn a minimum overall score of 80 percent on the theory assessment(s).
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