Virginia School Bus (S) Endorsement

School Bus ELDT in Virginia – Get Your S Endorsement

Complete your School Bus ELDT online in Virginia — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.

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Getting your School Bus (S) endorsement in Virginia requires FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before you take the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV) skills test. DLA Academy's School Bus ELDT meets the federal mandate, completes in under 2 hours, and is automatically submitted to FMCSA's Training Provider Registry (TPR) within 24 hours of completion.

Virginia School Bus ELDT — Step by Step

1

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.

2

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.

3

Pass the S Endorsement Knowledge Test at Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV)

Visit Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV) to take the School Bus knowledge test. Most states also require a separate skills test in a school bus.

4

Background Check & Physical

Virginia requires a background check and DOT physical for school bus drivers. Some districts require additional clearances.

5

Receive Your S Endorsement

Once Virginia DMV has your ELDT completion and test results, the School Bus endorsement is added to your CDL.

What DLA Academy's School Bus ELDT Covers

Also Drive Passengers?

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.

Virginia Passenger ELDT — $20

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What DLA Academy Drivers Say

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"Best price, quality course. Got my Hazmat endorsement squared away in under an hour. Auto-submitted to TPR like they said."
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"Cheaper than every other ELDT site I checked and the material was straightforward. No fluff. Recommend."
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"Took it on my phone during a layover. Done in 90 minutes. DMV already had my completion the next day."
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the School Bus ELDT course cover?+
The School Bus ELDT course covers passenger safety, vehicle operation, loading and unloading procedures, communication with passengers, and emergency protocols specific to school bus operations. This is the FMCSA-required theory training you complete before your Virginia DMV skills test.
How much does the School Bus ELDT cost?+
The School Bus ELDT course is $20. DLA Academy is the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option. If you're pursuing multiple endorsements (Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus), the 3-Endorsement Bundle is $50 and saves you $10.
How long does it take to complete the course?+
The School Bus ELDT completes in under 2 hours. You can finish at your own pace, and your completion is automatically submitted to FMCSA's Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
Is DLA Academy's School Bus ELDT FMCSA-approved and accepted in Virginia?+
Yes. DLA Academy is FMCSA-approved and listed on the Training Provider Registry. Our School Bus ELDT is accepted in 49 states, including Virginia. Completion is auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR within 24 hours, so the Virginia DMV will see your completion record immediately.
Who needs to complete School Bus ELDT in Virginia?+
Anyone obtaining a new School Bus (S) endorsement on or after February 7, 2022, must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT before the Virginia DMV skills test. If your commercial driver's license was issued before February 7, 2022, you are grandfathered and do not need ELDT. However, if you are upgrading or adding the S endorsement after that date, ELDT is required.

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