Florida Drivers License Passenger Endorsement
How do I obtain my Commercial Driver License (CDL)? Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Menu. All applicants for a Commercial Driver License are required to have an Operators License and pass the vision requirements.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. If they are under 21, they will be restricted to intrastate operation only. Oral exams may be given in English or Spanish with the exception of skills test or Hazmat exams. Interpreters may not be used during the administration of CDL oral exams or during any portions of the CDL skill exams. Be sure to study the handbook. Class A Exam Requirements – To operate trucks or truck combinations weighing 26,001 lbs or more, and towing a vehicle/unit over 10,000 lbs, then a Class A license is needed.
The following tests are required: General Knowledge test Combinations vehicle test Air Brakes Pre-Trip Basic Skills CDL Road Test Applicable exams for desired endorsements Class B Exam Requirements - To operate straight trucks and buses 26,001 lbs or more, then a Class B license is needed. The following tests are required: General Knowledge test Air Brakes (if applicable) Pre-Trip Basic Skills CDL Road Test Applicable exams for desired endorsements Class C Exam Requirements - To operate vehicles transporting placarded amounts of hazardous materials, or vehicles designed to transport more than 15 persons including the driver with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than 26,001 lbs, then a Class C license is needed. The following tests are required: General Knowledge test Air Brakes (if applicable) Pre-Trip Basic Skills CDL Road Test Applicable exams for desired endorsements Already have an out of state CDL? We will reciprocate an out of state or a Canadian commercial driver license. However, an out of state applicant with a hazmat endorsement will have to reapply for a hazmat endorsement, which will include background check, appropriate exams and fees. Already have a Military CDL?
- Class E:Any non-commercial motor vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating less than 26,001 pounds, including passenger cars, 15-passenger vans including the driver, trucks or recreational vehicles and two or three-wheel motor vehicles 50 cc or less, such as mopeds or small scooters (see below).
- Florida Class C CDL - This license is for vehicles that do not exceed 26,000 pounds and otherwise do not require a CDL except when you need a CDL to attach an endorsement to under the following conditions. A vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers (including the driver). You must also possess the Passenger.
(4) A person may not operate a motorcycle unless he or she holds a driver license that authorizes such operation, subject to the appropriate restrictions and endorsements. A person may operate an autocycle, as defined in s. 316.003, without a motorcycle endorsement.
Military or prior military customers requesting to be issued a CDL due to qualifications of experience while serving on military duty must:. Pass all required knowledge and endorsement exams for the CDL license class and endorsements they are applying to obtain,.
Present the form completed by their commanding officer or designee while on active duty or within 90 days of separation from service. Military are now only exempt from taking the skills exams. The process must be completed and the CDL issued within 120 days of separation from service.
The Certification for Waiver of Skill Test form for Military Personnel can be provided to the customer. Endorsements 'Endorsement' means a special authorization, which permits a driver to drive certain types of vehicles or to transport certain types of property or a certain number of passengers. The following endorsements can be placed on Class A, B, or C commercial driver licenses. (Placarded Hazmat) - Issued to those who have passed the required written and skills tests and who will transport placarded hazardous materials. (Tank Vehicles) - Issued to those who have passed the required written and skills tests and who will drive tank vehicles. (Passengers) - Issued to those who have passed the required written and skills test and who will drive passenger vehicles. (School Bus) Issued to those who have passed the required written and skills test and who will transport pre-primary, primary or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events.
(Does not include a bus used as a common carrier.) The P endorsement is also required. (Double/Triple Trailers) - Issued to those who have passed the required written and skills tests and who will drive double or triple tractor- trailer vehicles. Triple trailers are not allowed on Florida roads. (Placarded Hazmat & Tank Vehicles) - Issued to those who qualify for the H and N endorsements.
Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with passengers are required to possess the proper endorsement according to the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Below is information about the passenger and school bus endorsements needed to operate these types of vehicles. For information on other kinds of endorsements for commercial driver's licenses, visit our page. Passenger vs.
School Bus Endorsements While the endorsements for carrying passengers versus driving a school bus seem very similar, the FMCSA notes specific distinctions for each. Passenger Endorsement Passenger “P' endorsements are required to drive passenger vehicles that can carry at least 16 passengers (to include the driver). You must know how to load/unload your passengers, respond to emergencies, handle troublesome passengers, and other tasks specific to carrying passengers of all ages. School Bus Endorsement To earn a school bus “S' endorsement, you must FIRST qualify for a passenger “P' endorsement. This means you must pass the “P' endorsement test prior to taking the “S' endorsement test. A school bus endorsement requires you to be able to load and unload children, properly operate the lights, stop signs, and other warning devices on the school bus, and other needs specific to transporting children on a pre-determined bus route to and from their homes and their school. Applying for a “P' or “S' Endorsement The process for application for endorsement S or P will vary according to your state.
In general, you can expect to:. Pass a written examination. Apply for a commercial learner's permit (CLP) with the P and/or S endorsements. A 10 Year History Record check is required as part of the application to ensure a history of safe driving. You may be required to hold a CLP for a specific amount of time before you can test for your CDL endorsement. With a CLP, you may only drive a commercial passenger vehicle with a supervising driver (without passengers). Complete a medical assessment.
Most states require a physical examination that will determine whether or not you are physically able to operate a vehicle with children or passengers. Pass a road driving skills test. This test must be taken in the same type of vehicle you intend to operate. Failure to do so may result in one or more CDL restrictions. Apply for a new CDL with P and/or S endorsements. Pay the associated fees. Some school districts may also require a separate background checks prior to employment as a school bus driver in that district.
Passing the Examinations To obtain an S or P endorsement, you will be required to take a written knowledge test and a road skills driving test. Though tests and format may differ slightly according to your state, here's what you can expect from the testing process: Knowledge Tests The information on the examination for your P and S endorsements will be taken directly from the associated sections of your state's Commercial Driver's License manual. Remember that to obtain an “S' endorsement as a school bus driver, you must FIRST pass the knowledge test for the “P' passenger endorsement. Passenger Endorsement Exam For the P endorsement, you can expect questions pertaining to:. Safely unloading and loading passengers into the vehicle. Operating emergency exits, and specifically push-out windows. Emergency situations, such as:.
Accidents. Dealing with hostile or unruly passengers.
Florida Drivers License Passenger Endorsement
Safe operation and defensive driving practices on roadways. Braking procedures. Proper procedures for railroad crossings and drawbridges. School Bus Endorsement Exam For the S endorsement, you can expect questions relating to:. How to safely load and unload children from a school bus. Operation of safety devices, such as:. Stop signals.
External mirrors. Flashing lights. Warning devices.
Other vehicle safety devices. Standard procedures for use of:.
Emergency exits. Evacuations. Railroad crossings.
How to handle emergency situations. Safe operation of the vehicle and defensive driving techniques on the road. If you want to be fully prepared to pass the test, consider studying with an. Road Skills Test For the road skills examination, you will be tested in each of the following areas:. Pre-trip inspection. Vehicle control.
On-road driving. In order to avoid, you must take the test in the same type of vehicle for which you are applying to be licensed. Job Opportunities for Passenger Drivers Once you have obtained endorsement P and/or S on your CDL, you may be eligible for many new job opportunities, including:. School bus driver. Airport shuttle driver. Tour bus driver. City bus driver.
Large taxi driver. Courtesy bus driver (hotels). For information on other types of endorsements you can obtain, check out our page. Also be sure to visit our for the requirements to earn a commercial driver's license in your state, as well as our page on.