Instructor Classes: When & Where
To become a Commercial Driver Education Instructor, you must attend an 80-hour Basic Driver Education Course.
School Bus Driver Training
For more information on:
- Driver Training Schools
- Physical Qualifications for a CDL
and Medical Card Exemptions
Detailed up-to-date information regarding the "requirements" for becoming a School Bus Driver
can be found in the:
Step 1, Requirements & Documentation
To become a School Bus Driver you must
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be in possession of a valid NC DMV issued Commerical Driver License
- Have at least 6 months of driving experience as a licensed operator of a motor
vehicle
- A valid health certificate
Your Current Driving Record
At time of application, you must certify that;
- Your license is not suspended, disqualified or revoked
- You currently do not hold more than one Driver License
Medical & Physical Requirements
Every school bus driver should be physically and mentally competent to operate a school bus with ease. To do this, you must be in good physical condition.
If questions arise about a driver's physical condition, the DMV may require the
driver to submit a completed medical report, before or after certification, provided
by the DMV Driver License Section.
Step 2, Training, Testing & Fees
The final steps toward becoming a School Bus driver is mandatory training, testing and paying the fees. Contact any Driver License Office to obtain a complete and current list of School Bus Driver Training Schools.
To become a School Bus Driver you must
- Enroll in a 3-day School Bus Driver Training Class.
- Pass all required knowledge tests with 80% or better.
- Schedule behind-the-wheel training with a Driver Education Specialist (DES).
- Pass skills test.
To become an Activity Bus Driver you must
- Obtain from a Driver Education Specialist (DES) a School Bus Driver Handbook to study.
- Pass all required knowledge tests with 80% or better.
- Pass skills test.
Fees
Payment for transactions at DMV Offices are limited to
cash,
money order or
personal checks[?].
No other forms of payment are accepted, including debit and credit cards.
| Application Fee [?] |
$30.00 |
| CDL Endorsement |
$3/yr per Endorsement |
| Class A License, CDL [?] |
$15.00/yr |
| Class B License, CDL [?] |
$15.00/yr |
| Class C License, CDL [?] |
$15.00/yr |
| Duplicate License |
$10.00 |
| Learner Permit, CDL [?] |
$15.00 |
Licensing Fees,
Contact
Information
Suspensions & Revocations
In addition to the rules that apply to the driving public, Commercial Driver License
(CDL) holders are required to follow
rules specific to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers in
order to comply with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act, maintain their CDL
license and keep their school bus driving privileges.
Detailed up-to-date information regarding the "rules" for a NC Commercial Driver License can be found in the: