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TESTING

SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT

Steps to attain a school bus endorsement with a CDL license:

  • Make an appointment for a School Bus Driver’s Physical (DL-704).
  • Take a 20-hour training course, which consists of 14 hours of classroom time and six hours of driving time with a certified instructor.
  • Take a computer test at a PennDOT center, which consists of four tests:
    • CDL general knowledge test,
    • air brake test,
    • passenger endorsement test, and
    • school bus endorsement test.
  • Take the driving test, which consists of three tests:
    • inspection test,
    • skills test, and
    • driving test.

THIRD-PARTY TESTING

We provide third-party testing for Class B and C CDL licenses.

To schedule testing:

  • Call and set up an appointment.
  • You must have a CDL-licensed driver come with you for the test unless you plan to use one of our vehicles.

    The driving test consists of three tests:

  • an inspection test,
  • a skills test, and
  • a driving test

The cost of the test is $100. If the tester uses our vehicle, there is an additional $35 charge.

To schedule testing, call 610-987-8553 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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