How to Become Bus Driver

As a bus driver for Parkview Baptist School, you are a vital participant in both teams and field trips. This is a great way to participate in the extracurricular programs at school and earn a little money while you're at it. 

Step-by-step guide

1. Contact Martha Long 
   1. Let her know that you plan to work on your bus driving licence. Check with her as to what costs the school will cover. 

2. Get a Physical Exam 

   1. There are several places to have this done. You can most likely have it done at your Primary Care Physicians office and not cost you or the school any money. 

3. Take the written portion of the tests 

   1. Must take at the Main Office DMV (plan to spend 1-4 hrs at the Main-office DMV)

   2. CDL general

      1. Forms:

         1. 2270 LA CDL Driver's Manual R0510.pdf

      2. Advice

         1. Focus on one test at a time.

         2. Study a good bit, then go take the test. You are allowed to fail it multiple times. So, It's good to practice taking the test. 

   3. Bus Certification: Below you will find a copy of the bus certification information. 

      28v113.doc

4. Take the Driving Test:

   This consists of two parts. 

   1. Pre-Trip Inspection: Below you will find a word for word guide to the pre-inspection. 

      1. Forms and information :

         1. ATT_1386867217989_Pre-Trip (word-for-word) (2).docx

      2. Advice:

         1. Get together with someone and walk through the pre-inspection several times. Make sure you say EVERYTHING on the list.

   2. Driving Test

      1. Advice:

         1. Keep both hands on the wheel at all times. 

         2. Stop COMPLETELY  at stop signs. 

         3. Learn what you have to do at a train crossing and make sure to do that. 

         4. 3 check before turning. Left, Right, Left again. 

         5. turn OFF your phone so you're not tempted to check it. 

         6. Practing Backing up. They will have to back several yards and probably around an obstacle.