Introduction

To drive a school bus in Spartanburg School District 2 you must have a class B CDL license with a P&S endorsement. You must also possess a South Carolina School bus certificate. Also, you are required to pass the Department of Transportation physical.

• Once you have attended school bus class you should then get your DOT physical.
• You then have to go to the DMV and take four computer test to receive your CDL class B permit.
• Once you have your permit you may start your behind the wheel training. You are required to have 10 hours behind the wheel training with a certified trainer.
• After your training you will take a physical performance test. This test consists of a series of physical test to determine if you are capable of evacuating a bus in the event of an accident.
• You will then be ready to take the DMV test. This test consists of three parts: pre-trip, skills, and the CDL road test. This is covered in sections 10, 11, and 12 of the commercial drivers manual.
• Once you have successfully passed this test you will then receive your CDL.

CDL Manual

• Commercial Drivers License Manual

Pre-Trip Video

Pre-Trip Video (forthcoming)

Fact Sheets & Practice Tests

Below are fact sheets and practice tests for the four computer tests you will be taking at the DMV:

1. General Knowledge
   • General Knowledge Facts
   • General Knowledge Practice Test
2. Air Brakes
   
   • Air Brakes Facts & Practice Test
3. Passengers
   • Passenger Facts
   • Passenger Practice Test
4. Federal (S) Endorsement
   • Federal (S) Endorsement Facts
   • Federal (S) Endorsement Practice Test
   • Federal (S) Endorsement Practice Test Answer Key