Kentucky Statutes 281A.175 – Requirements for school bus endorsement
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(1) An applicant for a school bus endorsement shall satisfy the following requirements: (a) Qualify for a passenger vehicle endorsement by passing the knowledge and
skills test for obtaining a passenger vehicle endorsement;
(b) Demonstrate knowledge of loading and unloading children, including the safe operation of stop signal devices, external mirror systems, flashing lights, and other warning and safety devices required for school buses by state or federal law or regulation;
(c) Demonstrate knowledge of emergency exits and procedures for safely evacuating passengers in an emergency;
(d) Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to safely traversing highway rail grade crossings; and
(e) Submit to a physical examination at least every twenty-four (24) months in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § part 391, completed by a medical examiner as defined by 49 C.F.R. § part 390.
(2) An applicant for a school bus endorsement shall take a driving skills test in a school bus of the same vehicle group as the school bus the applicant will drive.
Effective: June 29, 2023
History: Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 121, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2023. — Amended
2013 Ky. Acts ch. 21, sec. 5, effective June 25, 2013. — Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch.
165, sec. 1, effective June 20, 2005.
skills test for obtaining a passenger vehicle endorsement;
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 281A.175
- Federal: refers to the United States. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(b) Demonstrate knowledge of loading and unloading children, including the safe operation of stop signal devices, external mirror systems, flashing lights, and other warning and safety devices required for school buses by state or federal law or regulation;
(c) Demonstrate knowledge of emergency exits and procedures for safely evacuating passengers in an emergency;
(d) Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to safely traversing highway rail grade crossings; and
(e) Submit to a physical examination at least every twenty-four (24) months in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § part 391, completed by a medical examiner as defined by 49 C.F.R. § part 390.
(2) An applicant for a school bus endorsement shall take a driving skills test in a school bus of the same vehicle group as the school bus the applicant will drive.
Effective: June 29, 2023
History: Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 121, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2023. — Amended
2013 Ky. Acts ch. 21, sec. 5, effective June 25, 2013. — Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch.
165, sec. 1, effective June 20, 2005.