In most states, school bus drivers must hold both the Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements — and first-time applicants must complete FMCSA-registered ELDT theory training for each before the state knowledge test. This bundle covers both, 100% online, for $35 — saving $5 versus buying separately. Need Hazmat too? Add it with the 3-Endorsement Bundle for $50 →
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Passenger + School Bus Bundle — Choose Your Option
Both options include the same two FMCSA-registered ELDT courses. Same-day adds priority registry submission on both the day you complete.
What's Included
P Endorsement
Passenger ELDT
FMCSA-registered theory training for the Passenger (P) endorsement — passenger safety, management, ADA compliance, and emergency procedures.Under 2 Hours
S Endorsement
School Bus ELDT
FMCSA-registered theory training for the School Bus (S) endorsement — danger zones, loading and unloading, student management, and evacuation.30–45 Minutes
Prefer one at a time? Get Passenger ELDT or School Bus ELDT individually for $20 each.
Who Needs This Bundle?
🚌School Bus Drivers
Public, private, and charter school bus drivers — most states require both P and S before your first route.
🏫District & Contractor Hires
New hires for school districts and transportation contractors who need both endorsements on file before dispatch.
🧒Camp & Youth Transport
Seasonal and activity drivers transporting students who must meet the same S and P requirement.
💰Drivers Saving Time & Money
Knock out both ELDT requirements in one sitting and save $5 versus buying the courses separately.
Already hold one or both endorsements? If you held a valid P or S endorsement before February 7, 2022, you are exempt from ELDT for that endorsement. ELDT is only required when adding an endorsement for the first time on or after that date — in that case, buy only the course you still need.
Bundle at a Glance
2Courses
~2.5hrTotal Time
80%To Pass Each
24hrRegistry Submission
How It Works — Step by Step
1
Complete Both Courses Online
Finish Passenger ELDT (under 2 hours) and School Bus ELDT (30–45 minutes) on any device. Self-paced — one sitting or separately.
2
Both Results Submitted to the FMCSA Registry
Each completion is submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry as its own separate entry within 24 hours. The same-day option ($45) submits both the business day you finish.
3
Pass Both State Knowledge Tests
Visit your state licensing office to take the Passenger and School Bus knowledge tests. Your state checks the registry before scheduling.
4
Receive Both Endorsements
Pass the tests and your state adds the P and S endorsements to your CDL. If your state or employer requires behind-the-wheel training, complete it with a local provider listed on the FMCSA registry for behind-the-wheel.
Passenger + School Bus Bundle — $35
Both FMCSA-registered courses · Save $5 · Submitted to the registry within 24 hours · Accepted in 49 states
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Hauling Hazmat Too? Add It for $15 More
The 3-Endorsement Bundle adds Hazmat ELDT to your Passenger and School Bus courses. All three submitted to the registry separately.
Hazmat ELDT Passenger ELDT School Bus ELDT
Driving a school bus but don’t have a CDL yet? School buses are Class B.
School Bus Complete covers CDL B Theory plus both endorsements for $50 — the full path from no CDL to driving a route.
What DLA Academy Drivers Say
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"The course was very educational and informative. I like the way the course was laid out and that you had the ability to stop and start and proceed at your own pace. I would highly recommend this company for training."
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"Finished my class in a day, as well as was able to take my hazmat in under 24 hrs."
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"DLA Academy online testing was easy to navigate, well explained, the text was easy to understand, and testing was not complicated at all. Very well organized. I enjoyed that it also had a voice read option. Thumbs up!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need both the Passenger and School Bus endorsements?+
In most states, school bus drivers are required to hold both the Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. First-time applicants for each after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-registered ELDT theory training before the state knowledge test. This bundle covers both for $35 — saving $5 versus buying them separately.
What's included in the bundle?+
Both FMCSA-registered ELDT theory courses:
Passenger ELDT (under 2 hours) and
School Bus ELDT (30–45 minutes). Each completion is submitted to the FMCSA registry as a separate entry within 24 hours. Accepted in 49 states, 100% online and self-paced.
How long does the bundle take?+
Most drivers finish both in about 2.5 hours total — Passenger in under 2 hours and School Bus in 30–45 minutes. Both are self-paced; complete them in one sitting or separately.
What's the difference between the $35 and $45 options?+
Both include the same two courses. The $35 standard option submits both completions to the FMCSA registry within 24 hours. The $45 same-day option submits both the business day you complete — useful if you need to book your knowledge tests as quickly as possible.
Is the bundle accepted in my state?+
Yes. DLA Academy is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry and both courses are accepted in 49 states. Washington State is not served.
Do I also need Hazmat?+
Only if you'll haul hazardous materials. If you need all three, the
3-Endorsement Bundle adds Hazmat for $50 total — just $15 more than this bundle.
I don't have a CDL yet — what do I need?+
School buses are Class B vehicles, so you'll need
CDL B Theory ELDT as well as both endorsements.
School Bus Complete covers all three for $50 — the full path from no CDL to driving a route.
Does DLA Academy provide behind-the-wheel training?+
No — DLA Academy covers the ELDT theory portion only. Behind-the-wheel training must be completed with a local provider listed on the FMCSA registry for behind-the-wheel training, if required by your state or employer.
Is DLA Academy on the FMCSA registry?+
Yes — for all five theory courses: Hazmat, CDL A, CDL B, Passenger and School Bus. Verify us at
tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov, and check any provider the same way before you pay. If a provider is not listed, your state will not accept the completion.
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