What license do you need to drive a school bus in Illinois?

Any driver transporting Illinois school children in a yellow school bus, requiring a CDL, will be required to have the Passenger endorsement, the School Bus endorsement and the proper class School Bus Permit (SBP).

Do you need a special license to drive a school bus in California?

Licensing and Certification All School Bus Drivers must possess a school bus driver certificate, Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver License with a “P” passenger and an “S” school bus endorsement, a medical certificate, and a first aid certificate.

Do you need a CDL to drive a school bus in PA?

What are the licensing requirements for a school bus driver? A school bus driver must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements.

How do you get a CDL license in Illinois?

To get your CLP, you must:

  1. Pass the knowledge written exam.
  2. Pass the required skills exam.
  3. Submit a review of your driving record.
  4. One (1) document proving legal residence in the U.S.
  5. Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
  6. $50 CLP examination fee.

How do I become a bus driver in California?

Before you actually become a California School Bus Driver you must:

  1. Attend a minimum of 20 hours of classroom instruction.
  2. Pass a physical examination (no Epilepsy, Type I Diabetes, or High Blood Pressure).
  3. Pass 4 written tests at the DMV.
  4. Pass 2 written tests at the CHP.
  5. Train a minimum of 20 hours behind-the-wheel.

What is a Class C license in PA?

CLASS C (minimum age 18): A Class C license is issued to those persons 18 years of age or older who have demonstrated their qualifications to operate any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of not more than 26,000 pounds or any combination of vehicles, except combination vehicles involving motorcycles.

What state pays bus drivers the most?

The states and districts that pay Bus Drivers the highest mean salary are New York ($64,330), Alaska ($60,400), Washington ($59,880), Massachusetts ($56,930), and California ($54,560).