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Pass an Illinois written school bus driver permit test (valid for one year). Pass a behind-the-wheel exam (valid for 180 days) in the type of vehicle you will be driving. Pass a physical examination (valid for 90 days), including drug and tuberculosis testing.
- School Bus Driver Application/Certification - Illinois Secretary of State
All applicants and reapplicants must possess a valid...
- School Bus Driver Application/Certification - Illinois Secretary of State
All applicants and reapplicants must possess a valid driver's license for three years prior to application. Out-of-state applicants must have documentation of driving record issued within 90 days prior to the date of application (please attach a copy). Reapplicant s also
How to Become a School Bus Driver in Illinois? To become a school bus driver in Illinois, one must first meet the educational requirements, which typically involve a high school diploma or equivalent. Next, they must obtain the necessary certifications, including a commercial driver's license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement.
All individuals interested in obtaining a Professional Illinois School Bus Driver Permit in Illinois must attend and pass an Initial School Bus Driver Training class.
To apply for a School Bus Endorsement, you must: Be age 21 or older. Possess a valid and properly classified driver's license issued by the Secretary of State. Successfully pass a written Passenger Endorsement (P) and a written School Bus Endorsement (S) exam administered by the Secretary of State.
School Bus Instructor and Driver Training provides school bus driver instructor training, state certification and school bus driver training including the development of the school bus driver training curriculum used in these training courses.
All individuals interested in obtaining a Professional Illinois First Division School Bus Driver Permit in Illinois must attend and pass an Initial Professional Illinois First Division School Bus Driver Permit Training class.
