South Dakota School Bus ELDT — Online Training for the S Endorsement
Complete your School Bus ELDT online in South Dakota — FMCSA-approved, accepted at South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
Quick Answers — School Bus ELDT in South Dakota
Who needs it?
Any CDL holder adding the School Bus endorsement in South Dakota 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 SD DPS.
South Dakota 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 South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS)
Visit South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS) to take the School Bus knowledge test. Most states also require a separate skills test in a school bus.
Background Check & Physical
South Dakota requires a background check and DOT physical for school bus drivers. Some districts require additional clearances.
Receive Your S Endorsement
Once SD DPS 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 South Dakota ELDT Resources
Owner-Operator Resources
More South Dakota CDL Resources
5.0 Google rating from 202+ verified reviews. 3,500+ drivers trained nationwide.
"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."
"Twenty bucks for FMCSA-approved ELDT and it actually showed up on the registry when my DMV checked. Cheapest legit option I found."
"Took the 3-endorsement bundle (Hazmat, Passenger, School Bus). $50 total, completed on my phone, all three on the TPR within 24 hours. Done."
Verify DLA Academy by name at the FMCSA Training Provider Registry: tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov
Ready to Start Your South Dakota School Bus ELDT?
$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing (SD DPS). Under 2 hours on any device.