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Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) School Bus

COURSE NUMBER: TRAN5590

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course prepares learners for the State of Hawaii Commercial Driver (School Bus) license test. Strong emphasis is placed on the Commercial Driving Manual, School Bus Vehicle Inspection, parking skills, and safe operation in preparation for the tests required to obtain your CDL School Bus license which include the:

  • Air Brake Test
  • Vehicle Inspection Test
  • Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test
  • On-Road Driving Test

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires entry-level driver training to cover all topics in the Passenger and School Bus “theory-based curriculum” consisting of these modules:

  • Basic Orientation
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Danger Zones
  • Loading and unloading
  • Student Management
  • Advanced Operating Practices
  • Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions
  • Non-Driving Activities

Students will be required to complete the modules and pass all the module quizzes with an overall competency of 80%.  This on-line portion of the course is self-paced and the student will be required to achieve the 80% competency in this module and all the other modules of the course within the 80 - hour course schedule time allotment.

Course Schedule

Online registration is for debit/credit card purchase only. For other payments, use Standard Registration.

Click on a course section to see dates and to add to your cart. Course details and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. For future course schedules, you may also contact our office. View “contact and information” section in the Course Details.

TRAN5590-0113 PM - MTuW

Dates: 13 Jan to 12 Feb 2025
Days: M,T,W
Times: 2:00PM to 7:00PM

Contact Hours: 75.0
Location: Leeward Community College
Course Fee(s): $4500


Class will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (2pm-7pm) 01/13/2025 - 02/12/2025.

Participants must have their Commercial Driver License (CDL) School Bus permit at time of registration.


TRAN5590-0113 AM - MTuW

Dates: 13 Jan to 12 Feb 2025
Days: M,T,W
Times: 9:00AM to 2:00PM

Contact Hours: 75.0
Location: Leeward Community College
Course Fee(s): $4500


Class will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (9:00am - 2:00pm) 01/13/2025 - 02/12/2025.

Participants must have their Commercial Driver License (CDL) School Bus permit at time of registration.


Course Details

  • Successfully complete the ELDT School Bus and Passenger On-line curriculum.
  • Successfully complete a School Bus Vehicle Inspection Test
  • Successfully demonstrate an air brake test
  • Demonstrate “Basic Vehicle Control Skills” which include:
  1. Straight line backing
  2. Offset back/right
  3. Offset back/left
  4. Parallel park (driver side)
  5. Parallel park (conventional)
  6. Alley dock
  • Demonstrate safe and responsible road skills in a variety of traffic situations to include:
    1. Turns, curves and brake usage
    2. Intersections, railroad crossing and lane usage
    3. Urban business, bridge/overpass/sign and steering
    4. Lane changes, general driving behaviors and regular traffic checks
    5. Expressway or rural/limited access highway, clutch usage and use of turn signals
    6. Stop/start and gear usage
  1. State of Hawaii CDL School Bus Permit.
  2. Controlled Substances Test Results by Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii.
  3. Completed Leeward CC Urinalysis Consent Form. 
  4. Hold a current DOT medical examiners certificate during the length of the course
  5. Can read write and speak English well enough to:
  • Speak with the general public and DOT officials
  • Understand highway traffic signs and signals
  • Respond to official inquiries
  • Make entries on reports and records
  • Follow directives from the instructor

 

Individuals interested in the Commercial Driver’s License training program must apply and meet all requirements prior to registering for a class.

Registration is based on the order of COMPLETED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, FIRST TO QUALIFY AND SECURE TUITION PAYMENT.

STEP 1: Prepare all your documents.

Go to the “Eligibility Requirements” tab above and prepare all the necessary paperwork.

STEP 2: Submit documents.

You can either mail or hand carry documents containing personal information.

Otherwise, all documents may be emailed to workdev@hawaii.edu. It is preferred to have all documents sent in one email to allow for faster processing.

STEP 3: Submit payment and register.

Once all of your documents have been approved and your application has been accepted, please submit payment.

Payment can be made in the form of a check, cash, or debit/credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

If agencies are paying on behalf of students, please submit the Agency Authorization Form.

For information or assistance on:

  • On-line registration or general registration and payment call 455-0477 or email: workdev@hawaii.edu
  • Financial assistance, program advising, or attending an information session, please complete the online inquiry form and an advisor will contact you.
  • Click here to learn more about financial assistance and student support resources.
  • For CDL curriculum or Custom / Corporate training questions, please contact:

Michael Scully
Workforce Development - Professor & Program Coordinator
mscully@hawaii.edu
808-455-0538