Do you need a CDL to drive a school bus in VA?

Virginia School Bus Drivers To drive a school bus, you must be at least 18 years of age. You must also hold a valid commercial driver's license. Depending on the weight and size of the bus that you will drive, you will be issued a Class B or Class C license.



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If you wish to operate a school bus that is designed to carry 16 or more passengers, you must obtain a commercial driver's license. You will need to pass the CDL general knowledge test, the passenger knowledge test, school bus knowledge test, and the air brake knowledge test if the vehicle is equipped with air brakes.

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Figures from the Department for Transport for September 2022 showed a 9.5% shortage of local bus drivers across Britain, ranging from 8% in England to 13% in Wales and 14% in Scotland.

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Good Pay. Since the new deal that was announced in 2016, London bus drivers' starting salaries are a minimum of £23,000 per year. More experienced drivers can expect to earn more, but new starters won't earn less.

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