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4. Transporting Passengers Safely

• 4.1. Vehicle Inspection
• 4.2. Loading and Trip Start
• 4.3. On the Road
• 4.4. After-trip Vehicle Inspection
• 4.5. Prohibited Practices
• 4.6. Use of Brake-door Interlocks

This Section Covers

• Vehicle Inspection
• Loading
• On the Road
• After-trip Vehicle Inspection
• Prohibited Practices
• Use of Brake-door Interlocks

Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than 16 or more persons, including the driver.

Bus drivers must have a passenger endorsement on their commercial driver license. To get the endorsement you must pass a knowledge test on Sections 2 and 4 of this manual. (If your bus has air brakes, you must also pass a knowledge test on Section 5.) You must also pass the skills tests required for the class of vehicle you drive.

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