Passenger Endorsement Course
Drivers who wish to drive a vehicle having a design capacity to carry 16 or more people, including the driver, must add a passenger endorsement (P) to their CDL/CLP. They must pass a special knowledge examination on safety considerations when transporting passengers and must pass skills tests in a passenger vehicle. The endorsement applies to applicants who wish to drive a bus in any class (A, B, or C).
What students will learn:
- Vehicle Orientation
- Passenger Management
- Pre-Trip, Enroute, and Post-Trip Inspection
- Fuelling
- Idling
- Post-Crash Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Baggage and/or Cargo Management
- Passenger Safety Awareness Briefing
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
- Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements
- Safety Belt Safety
- Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossings and Drawbridges
- Security and Crime
- Weigh Stations
- Roadside Inspections
- Penalties and Fines
Important information
You must have and hold your CDL Permit for at least 14 days before you are eligible to take your state test.
You must have a DOT Physical completed prior to class start.
You must have a DOT Drug Test completed 7 days prior to class start.
IF YOU ARE NEEDING A CLASS B PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT, YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN BUS.
Passenger Endorsement Course
$595
- Additional Fees
- Administration Fee (Note: This administration fee is used to offset investigative costs associated with application review, criminal background check, driving record analysis, credit report, etc.) $100 (Non Refundable)
- Drug Testing $65
- State of Florida Testing Fee $450
