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Passenger ELDT — Choose Your Option
Both options include the same FMCSA-registered Passenger ELDT course. Same-day adds priority registry submission the day you complete.
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Passenger + School Bus ELDT — $35
Most states require both the P and S endorsements to drive a school bus. Get both FMCSA-registered theory courses together and save $5 versus $40 separately.
Get Bundle — $35
Who Needs Passenger ELDT?
🚌Charter & Tour Bus Drivers
Operating buses for events, tourism, and corporate travel. P endorsement required for vehicles designed for 16 or more people including the driver.
🏙City Transit & Public Bus Drivers
Municipal and regional transit agencies require the P endorsement for all CDL drivers before first dispatch.
🏫School Bus Drivers
Most states require both the P and S endorsements for school bus drivers. Get both for $35 with the Passenger + School Bus bundle.
✈Airport Shuttle & Hotel Transport
Operating passenger vans and buses to and from airports and hotels, where the vehicle meets the 16-passenger threshold.
♿Paratransit Drivers
ADA-compliant paratransit and special needs transportation operators. The ADA module is covered in detail.
🛣Intercity & Coach Bus Carriers
Long-distance passenger routes including intercity coach carriers. P endorsement required for all drivers.
Already have a Passenger endorsement? If you held a valid P endorsement before February 7, 2022, you are exempt from ELDT for that endorsement. This course is only required for drivers adding the Passenger endorsement for the first time on or after that date.
Passenger ELDT — At a Glance
20Theory Modules
<2hrTo Complete
80%To Pass
24hrRegistry Submission
What Passenger ELDT Covers
Vehicle orientation & pre/post-trip inspection
Passenger safety awareness
Passenger management procedures
Emergency procedures & post-crash protocols
ADA compliance & disability accommodation
Hours of Service for passenger carriers
Baggage and cargo management
Distracted driving prevention
Railroad-highway grade crossing safety
Drawbridge procedures
Safety belt enforcement
Weigh stations & roadside inspections
Security and crime awareness
Final assessment — 80% to pass
ADA compliance module. This course includes a dedicated module covering obligations when transporting passengers with disabilities — wheelchair accessibility, proper boarding procedures, and accommodation requirements. Increasingly required by transit, paratransit and charter operators.
How to Get Your Passenger Endorsement — Step by Step
1
Complete Passenger ELDT Online — $20
Finish this FMCSA-registered course online in under 2 hours on any device. Self-paced — log in and out as needed.
2
Results Submitted to the FMCSA Registry
Your completion is submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — no extra steps from you. Need it faster? The same-day option ($35) submits the business day you finish.
3
Pass Your State Passenger Knowledge Test
Once your ELDT appears in the registry, visit your state licensing office to take the Passenger knowledge test. Your state checks the registry before scheduling.
4
Receive Your Passenger (P) Endorsement
Pass the knowledge test and your state adds the P endorsement 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 ELDT — $20 Flat
FMCSA-registered · Submitted to the registry within 24 hours · Accepted in 49 states · Under 2 hours
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Need Hazmat Too? 3-Endorsement Bundle
Add Hazmat for $15 more. Hazmat, Passenger and School Bus ELDT in one bundle, each submitted to the registry separately.
Hazmat ELDT Passenger ELDT School Bus ELDT
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a Passenger (P) endorsement?+
Any CDL driver operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers — including the driver — must hold a valid Passenger endorsement. This includes city buses, charter buses, school buses, airport shuttles, and paratransit vehicles that meet the threshold. If you are adding this endorsement for the first time after February 7, 2022, ELDT theory training is required.
Do I need both a Passenger and School Bus endorsement to drive a school bus?+
How long does Passenger ELDT take to complete?+
Most drivers complete this course in under 2 hours. It is fully self-paced — pause and resume at any time from any device. There is no time limit.
Is this course accepted in my state?+
Yes. DLA Academy is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry and our Passenger ELDT is accepted in 49 states. Washington State is not served.
How quickly are my results submitted to FMCSA?+
Your completion is submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. Once submitted, your state can verify your training and you are cleared to schedule your endorsement knowledge test. Need it faster? The same-day submission option ($35) submits the business day you complete.
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. Contact your state licensing agency for requirements specific to your situation.
What score do I need to pass?+
You need a minimum score of 80% on the final theory assessment to receive your completion and have your results submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
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.
What the registry is →
Is this course really only $20?+
Yes — $20 flat, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Same-day registry submission is available for $35 if you need results the business day you complete.
Other ELDT Courses — All $20
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