Pennsylvania Passenger (P) Endorsement

Pennsylvania Passenger ELDT Course — Get Your P Endorsement

Complete your Passenger ELDT online in Pennsylvania — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) requires FMCSA-approved entry-level driver training before you can test for the P endorsement (passenger vehicles with 16+ passengers). DLA Academy's Passenger ELDT is FMCSA-approved, listed on the Training Provider Registry, and accepted by PennDOT.

Quick Answers — Passenger ELDT in Pennsylvania

Who needs it?

Any CDL holder adding the Passenger endorsement in Pennsylvania after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT before taking the endorsement knowledge test.

How long does it take?

Under 2 hours. It's self-paced and 100% online — start and stop on any device.

How much does it cost?

$20 for the Passenger ELDT at DLA Academy — the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option, with no hidden fees.

Can I do it online?

Yes. The entire course is online and your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — no classroom and no appointment.

What's next?

Finish your ELDT, then pass the Passenger knowledge test at PennDOT.

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Pennsylvania Passenger ELDT — Step by Step

1

Hold a Valid CDL

You need an existing CDL before adding the Passenger (P) endorsement. If you don't have one yet, start with CDL A or CDL B Theory ELDT.

2

Complete Passenger ELDT Online

Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved Passenger ELDT online in under 2 hours. Auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR.

3

Pass the P Endorsement Knowledge Test at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT)

Visit Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) to take the Passenger knowledge test. Most states also require a skills test in a passenger vehicle.

4

Receive Your P Endorsement

Once PennDOT has your ELDT completion and test results, the Passenger endorsement is added to your CDL.

What DLA Academy's Passenger ELDT Covers

Driving a School Bus?

Add the S Endorsement

Drivers adding Passenger often add School Bus too — many districts require both. DLA Academy's School Bus ELDT is $20 — or save by grabbing the 3-endorsement bundle for $50.

Pennsylvania School Bus ELDT — $20

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"DLA Academy's Hazmat ELDT was straightforward and finished in under two hours. Completion auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry the same day."

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"Took the 3-endorsement bundle (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus). $50 total, completed on my phone, all three on the TPR within 24 hours. Done."

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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs to take Passenger ELDT?+
Anyone applying for a P endorsement (passenger vehicles with 16+ passengers) on a Pennsylvania CDL must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT. If your CDL was issued before February 7, 2022, you are grandfathered and do not need ELDT. If you're upgrading from another class or adding an endorsement after that date, ELDT is required.
How long does the course take?+
DLA Academy's Passenger ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can finish it in one sitting on your own schedule.
How much does Passenger ELDT cost?+
Passenger ELDT is $20. DLA Academy is the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option — other providers typically charge $23–$75 for the same course. If you need multiple endorsements, the 3-Endorsement Bundle (Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus) is $50 and saves you $10.
Is DLA Academy approved by FMCSA, and will my completion be submitted to the Training Provider Registry?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. Your completion is automatically submitted to FMCSA within 24 hours of finishing the course. You'll receive your completion certificate immediately and can present it to PennDOT.
What happens after I complete Passenger ELDT?+
After completion, you'll get a certificate showing you've met the FMCSA ELDT requirement. Present it to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT) when you apply for your P endorsement skills test. You'll still need to pass PennDOT's knowledge test and behind-the-wheel driving test for the endorsement.

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$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — Driver and Vehicle Services (PennDOT). Under 2 hours on any device.

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