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. 

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You will be required to do the following:

• Attend and Complete the State School Bus Class
• Undergo a DOT physical
• Go to DMV, take and pass the computer test to receive your class B permit
• Once you have your permit, you can begin your behind-the-wheel training. You are required to train for 10 hours with a certified trainer. 
• After completing your 10 hours of training, you will be required to take a physical performance test to ensure you are capable of safely evacuating a bus in the event of an emergency or accident. You will also be tested on your driving skills.
• Next, you will begin training for your CDL test. The DMV tests consists of 3 parts: Pre-trip, Skills and the CDL road test. This is covered in sections 11.12 &13 of the commercial drivers manual. 
• Once you have successfully passed all 3 tests,  you will receive your CDL.

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CDL Manual

• Commercial Drivers License Manual

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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