School Bus Complete — CDL B + Passenger + School Bus $50
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School Bus Complete
CDL B + P + S

The full path from no CDL to driving a school bus. All three required ELDT courses in one purchase — $50, saving $10.

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Driving a school bus takes three separate pieces of training, and most people only find that out partway through. School buses are Class B vehicles, so you need the Class B theory course. Then you need the Passenger (P) endorsement, and then School Bus (S) — and most states will not issue S until you hold P.

All three require ELDT for first-time applicants. This bundle covers every one for $50, saving $10 against buying them individually.

What's Included

Course 01
CDL B Theory ELDT
$20 value
  • FMCSA-registered — every required theory unit
  • School buses are Class B vehicles
  • Submitted to the FMCSA registry within 24 hours
  • Under 2 hours · any device
  • Accepted in 49 states
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Course 02
Passenger ELDT
$20 value
  • Required for a first-time P endorsement
  • Usually a prerequisite for School Bus
  • Submitted to the registry as its own separate entry
  • No TSA background check needed
  • Under 2 hours
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Course 03
School Bus ELDT
$20 value
  • Required for a first-time S endorsement
  • Danger zones, loading, evacuation, student management
  • Submitted to the registry as its own separate entry
  • Our fastest course — 30–45 minutes
  • No TSA background check needed
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CDL B Theory ELDT $20
Passenger ELDT $20
School Bus ELDT $20
Bundle discount −$10
Bundle total $50
Add-on at checkout — same-day registry submission
Need it on the registry today?

Standard submission goes to the FMCSA registry within 24 hours of completing each course. Same-day submits it the same business day you finish — worth it if a DMV appointment or a district start date is coming up fast.

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What You're Actually Facing

What you need ELDT required? Knowledge test Background check
Class B licence Yes — included General Knowledge + Air Brakes No
Passenger (P) Yes — included Yes No
School Bus (S) Yes — included Yes State-specific
Physical & record check — — Most districts require one

School bus requirements vary more by state than any other endorsement — several states add their own training or background requirements on top of the federal rule, and knowledge test question counts differ. Confirm with your state licensing agency and your district.

Who This Is For

Career Changers Starting From Scratch

No CDL at all and heading into school bus work. This is every course you need, and it is the cheapest way to get all three.

Drivers Hired by a District

Districts often hire before you are licensed and expect you to complete training on your own. All three courses unlock immediately.

Transit and Charter Drivers

Passenger covers charter, transit and motorcoach work too. If you are not sure whether you need School Bus as well, you probably do — most districts require it.

How It Works

1
Buy the bundle — all three courses unlock immediately
2
Complete CDL B Theory ELDT — under 2 hours. Submitted to the FMCSA registry within 24 hours
3
Complete Passenger ELDT — submitted as its own separate registry entry. Most states require P before they will issue S
4
Complete School Bus ELDT — our fastest course at 30–45 minutes, submitted as a third separate entry
5
Pass your DMV knowledge tests and get your CLP — hold it at least 14 days
6
Complete behind-the-wheel training and pass your skills test — receive your Class B CDL with P and S endorsements
School Bus Complete CDL B + P + S — $50
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Not Quite Right?

Already have your Class B?

Passenger + School Bus — $35

If you already hold a Class B licence you do not need the CDL B course. This version covers just the two endorsement courses and saves $5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need Passenger if I only want to drive a school bus?
Most states require the P endorsement before they will issue S. It is a prerequisite, not an extra. Confirm with your state licensing agency, but plan for both.
Are school buses Class A or Class B?
Class B. That is why this bundle includes the CDL B theory course rather than Class A.
Are all three courses reported to the FMCSA?
Yes, as three separate entries, each within 24 hours of finishing that course. Verify at tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov.
I already have my CDL — do I need the whole bundle?
No. If you already hold a Class B, the Passenger + School Bus bundle at $35 covers just the two endorsements.
Do I need a background check?
There is no TSA check for Passenger or School Bus the way there is for hazmat. But most school districts run their own background check and require a physical — that is a district requirement, not a federal one.
Can my district pay for this?
Yes. Fleet accounts start at 10 seats and $25 a seat, and we invoice school districts and municipalities directly, with W-9s and vendor registration handled. See fleet accounts →
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. How to check →
Training 10 or more drivers? Fleet accounts start at $25 a seat with same-day registry submission included. We invoice companies, municipalities and school districts directly. See fleet accounts →
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