Florida School Bus ELDT – FMCSA-Approved Online Training
Complete your School Bus ELDT online in Florida — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
Quick Answers — School Bus ELDT in Florida
Who needs it?
Any CDL holder adding the School Bus endorsement in Florida 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 School Bus 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 School Bus knowledge test at FLHSMV.
Florida School Bus ELDT — Step by Step
Hold a Valid CDL
You need an existing Class A, B, or C CDL before adding the School Bus (S) endorsement. If you don't have one yet, start with CDL A or CDL B Theory ELDT.
Complete School Bus ELDT Online
Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved School Bus ELDT online in under 2 hours. Auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours.
Pass the S Endorsement Knowledge Test at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)
Visit Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) to take the School Bus knowledge test. Most states also require a separate skills test in a school bus.
Background Check & Physical
Florida requires a background check and DOT physical for school bus drivers. Some districts require additional clearances.
Receive Your S Endorsement
Once FLHSMV has your ELDT completion and test results, the School Bus endorsement is added to your CDL.
What DLA Academy's School Bus ELDT Covers
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Emergency exits and evacuations
- Railroad-highway grade crossings
- Student management
- Anti-lock braking systems on buses
- Special safety considerations for school transport
Add the P Endorsement Too
School bus drivers often need the Passenger (P) endorsement in addition to S. DLA Academy's Passenger ELDT is $20 — or save by grabbing the 3-endorsement bundle (Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus) for $50.
More Florida ELDT Resources
Owner-Operator Resources
More Florida CDL Resources
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Ready to Start Your Florida School Bus ELDT?
$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Under 2 hours on any device.