D1.01
Route 02.05 · Appendix D
School Bus (S) Endorsement ELDT Theory
Appendix D centers the safety decisions that protect students before, during, and after a school bus route.
Appendix D · 11 topics
A route built around student safety.
Theory completion supports the S skills-test handoff when the required assessment is passed and completion is reported to the FMCSA TPR.
D1.02
Loading and Unloading
D1.03
Vehicle Orientation
D1.04
Post-Crash Procedures
D1.05
Emergency Exit and Evacuation
D1.06
Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
D1.07
Student Management
D1.08
Special Safety Considerations
D1.09
Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
D1.10
School Bus Security
D1.11
Route and Stop Reviews
State layer matters
ELDT may sit beside more school-bus rules.
BTW range or public road training is also required for S, in person with a partner school. Many states add their own school bus certification requirements—CPR/first aid, additional hours, or additional topics—on top of ELDT. Students must verify their state’s requirements.