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Passenger & School Bus Endorsement: Entry-Level Driver Training - Trainer Manual

Helps trainers to prepare their CDL drivers to earn their passenger-carrying or school bus endorsements.

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Reg Alert: The FMCSA’s entry-level driver training (ELDT) rule took effect February 7, 2022. As of this date, individuals who are applying for their initial CDL, upgrading a current CDL, or getting a passenger or school bus endorsement for the first time must complete specific theory and behind-the-wheel instruction before taking the required skills test. An individual obtaining a hazmat endorsement for the first time must complete specific theory instruction prior to taking the required knowledge test. This training must be provided by a school or entity listed on the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR). Learn more about the ELDT requirements.
  • Use this trainer manual to help meet the theory instruction training requirements for CDL drivers pursuing their passenger-carrying or school bus endorsements
  • Who this applies to: Any training provider who offers passenger or school bus endorsement training
  • Features full-color illustrations
  • Includes user-friendly design
  • Designed to be used with Passenger & School Bus Endorsement: Entry-Level Driver Training - Student Manual
  • 560 pages

What's Covered

This comprehensive manual includes chapters on the following:

Passenger-Carrying Endorsement

  • Post-Crash Procedures
  • Other Emergency Procedures
  • Vehicle Orientation
  • Pre-Trip, En-route, and Post-Trip Inspection
  • Fueling
  • Idling
  • Baggage and/or Cargo Management
  • Passenger Safety Awareness Briefing
  • Passenger Management
  • ADA Compliance
  • Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements
  • Safety Belt Safety
  • Distracted Driving
  • Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossings and Drawbridges
  • Weigh Stations
  • Security and Crime
  • Roadside Inspections
  • Penalties and Fines

School Bus Endorsement

  • Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Vehicle Orientation
  • Post-Crash Procedures
  • Emergency Exit and Evacuation
  • Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
  • Student Management
  • Special Safety Considerations
  • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
  • School Bus Security
  • Route and Stop Reviews

What's Included

  • Trainer Manual includes:
    • An exact reprint of the student manual
    • Classroom, Lab or Range recommendation for 16 chapters
    • Answer keys to all 29 chapter quizzes
  • Trainer Tools USB includes:
    • PDF of trainer manual
    • PowerPoint for each chapter
    • Quizzes and answer keys for each chapter

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Click on the links below to view sample pages from the Passenger & School Bus Endorsement: Entry-Level Driver Training - Trainer Manual.

Compliance Topic: DOT and Driver Training, Driver Management

Industry: Transportation

Average Rating: 4.7

BVNumberOfReviews: 3

Language: English

Format: Spiral Bound

Copyright Date: 2019

ISBN: 978-1-68008-936-3