School buses are one of the safest modes of transportation in this country. Part of that reason is the stringent certification and ongoing training requirements for school bus drivers.

• Successfully complete application and interview process.
• Acquire Commercial Driver Instruction Permit (CDL).
  • Must pass DMV CDL B written test. General Knowledge and Air Brakes.
  • Must pass DMV CDL B Passenger endorsement written test.
  • Must pass DMV CDL B School Bus Passenger endorsement test.
• Pass driving and Oregon criminal record checks.
• Complete and pass the FBI fingerprinting process.
• Successfully complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening test.
• Successfully complete agility test.
• Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of Behind The Wheel (BTW) training.
• Pass DMV BTW test.
• Receive CDL Class B license and Oregon Department of Education (ODE) School Bus Driver's permit.
• YOU MAY NOW START TRANSPORTING STUDENTS
• Complete the following classroom training within 120 days of receiving ODE permit:
  • First Aid (6 hours)
  • Core Training (8 hours)
• Receive ODE School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Continuation of Mandatory classroom training

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