
- #CHP DRIVER PROFICIENCY FORM CALIFORNIA DRIVERS#
- #CHP DRIVER PROFICIENCY FORM CALIFORNIA DRIVER#
- #CHP DRIVER PROFICIENCY FORM CALIFORNIA MANUAL#
The California Department of Education School Transportation Division, with the advice and assistance of the California Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, develop and approve courses for training school bus drivers. The course shall also include a minimum of 20 hours of behind-the-wheel training from the Instructor's Behind-the-Wheel Guide for California's Bus Driver's Training Course.ĭevelopment or Approval of Training Courses: Instructional Personnel - 38156 E.C.
#CHP DRIVER PROFICIENCY FORM CALIFORNIA MANUAL#
The course shall include a minimum of 20 hours of classroom instruction in, but not limited to, all units of the Instructor's Manual for California's School Bus Driver's Training Course.
#CHP DRIVER PROFICIENCY FORM CALIFORNIA DRIVER#
Minimum Course Work to become a School Bus Driver - 38157 E.C.Įvery school bus driver must successfully complete a minimum of 40 hours of course instruction.
#CHP DRIVER PROFICIENCY FORM CALIFORNIA DRIVERS#
School bus drivers must have and maintain a clean driving record, both professionally and personally. School bus drivers must participate in a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and are randomly tested thereafter.Īll school bus drivers must attend regularly scheduled safety meetings and attend additional training sessions to maintain the skills needed to safely transport students. School bus drivers must pass the written CHP First Aid Test or have a current First Aid Card.

School bus drivers must have a current Department of Transportation Medical Certificate (DL-51).


School bus drivers are required by law to receive more training than any other driver in this state.Ī school bus driver's background is checked by the Department of Justice and/or the FBI prior to receiving a license to drive a school bus. The primary goal of the Transportation Department is to promote safety, insuring all students receive the safest transportation possible.Īll school bus drivers receive extensive training in current laws, regulations and behind-the-wheel training as mandated by Federal and State regulations. California Certified School Bus Driver Requirementsįor those interested in become a school bus driver, please read the following information.
