Bus Class B+P CDL Training
CDL Class B + P Passenger Buses
CDL Class B + P vehicles are defined as any vehicle that weighs more than 26,000 pounds and carry 16 or above passengers. examples are passenger buses, school bus.
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Best CDL Training Driving Academy
Driving Academy offers affordable, state-approved classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons for teens, adults (seniors included) and aspiring truck (a.k.a. CDL) drivers. Our founder and lead instructor comes from a family of teachers and professional CDL drivers.
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Customised Training CLASSES
We offer customised driver training packages, which not only help you learn lifelong skills but does so whilst being time saving and cost-effective. Our experienced faculty uses their own skills paired with the latest available technology in our Driving Simulation Lab, full classroom lessons and yard training.
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What Is a Class B+P CDL?
Class B commercial licenses cover operating a single vehicle that weighs more than 26,000 pounds and is usually not hitched to trailers. These vehicles have an attached cab and cargo area but can have a detached trailer that weighs less than 10,000 pounds. Examples of vehicles in the Class B category include straight trucks, buses, box trucks, and dump trucks with small trailers.
Even with a Class B CDL, a person is not automatically qualified to operate heavy passenger vehicles. To do so requires a special endorsement. A Class P endorsement on a CDL allows the driver to operate a vehicle that can carry more than 16 people, including the driver. This endorsement is needed to drive buses or other large passenger vehicles. To get a Class P endorsement, you must receive a passing grade on a written knowledge test and a road skills test.
Having a Class B CDL with a passenger endorsement qualifies a driver to pursue the following jobs:
- School bus driver: You are responsible for transporting students safely to and from school and other activities while maintaining a safe and orderly environment on the bus.
- Commercial tour bus driver: You drive passengers along a route to tourist attractions while a tour guide provides information about the area and attractions.
- City bus driver: You transport passengers on a regular schedule along a designated route in a city or suburb.
- Shuttle service driver: You provide safe transportation for passengers along a specific, predetermined route.
The Driving Academy Difference
Driving Academy is pleased to offer affordable, state-approved driving lessons for teens, adults (seniors included), and aspiring truck drivers wishing to earn their CDLs. The founder and lead instructor of Driving Academy comes from a line of teachers and professional CDL drivers, so professional CDL training is in our DNA.
To ensure you are prepared for life on the road, we provide comprehensive training that helps drivers develop and perfect basic and advanced skills with an emphasis on safety. Training at Driving Academy includes a combination of classroom and practical learning in our top-of-the-line truck driving simulators and training vehicles. This advanced learning method allows drivers to gain experience managing realistic scenarios in a controlled, safe environment.
Driving Academy is pleased to offer a range of CDL driver training courses, including customized driver training packages. Customized packages are time-saving and cost-effective avenues to learning lifelong driving skills.
We are one of the only schools that offers a guaranteed CDL training program. Students in our guaranteed courses complete over 100 hours of CDL training and receive unlimited attempts at the CDL road test.
We also offer full courses for students who need to earn their CDL permit before they can practice on the road, and half courses for students who already have the permit.
How Do You Earn a Class B+P CDL?
Earn a Class B+P CDL to operate large passenger vehicles with the following steps:
ENROLL
To earn any CDL classification, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license (not probationary). Aspiring professional drivers must also be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical. Additional information on CDL prerequisites can be found on the New Jersey State Commercial Driver License website or the state’s website where you plan to earn your CDL.
If you meet the requirements, you are ready to begin learning. Enrolling in a truck driving school like Driving Academy is a great way to learn the truck driving fundamentals necessary for earning your Class B+P CDL.
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PERMIT
Students will need a permit to train on the road. At Driving Academy, our full courses begin with classroom training to help students pass the written exams, which will earn them a valid CDL permit. We then bring students to the yard and train them to pass the CDL road test. Students at Driving Academy have the benefit of practice permit tests to prepare them for first-time success.
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ROAD TEST
To earn a Class B+P CDL, drivers must pass a two-and-a-half-hour road test to demonstrate their skills and prove their capabilities behind the wheel. Road test training is included in all courses offered by Driving Academy. Once a driver has passed their road test, they can operate some Class B vehicles. To earn a P endorsement and operate passenger vehicles requires passing additional written tests and road exams.
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Begin Training for a Class B CDL With P Endorsement
Receive in-depth Class B+P CDL passenger endorsement training at Driving Academy. Our truck driving school offers affordable prices and flexible scheduling to make training accessible. If you’re ready to hit the road on the path toward earning a CDL in Florida, Indiana, New Jersey, or Oregon (with more locations coming soon), contact us today to learn more about our CDL driver training near you.
