KRS 281A.175: Requirements for school bus endorsement.

(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 emerg ency 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 eve ry twenty -four (24) months in

accordance with 49 C.F.R. pt. 391, completed by a medical examiner as

defined by 49 C.F.R. pt. 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.