School Bus Driver Training & Programs
Safety Message
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STOP THE TEXTS AND STOP THE WRECKS MESSAGE TO YOUNG DRIVERS FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAM SORRELL |
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32% of teens who drive while distracted don’t think anything bad will happen to them |
Information For Instructors/Contacts:
School Bus Driver Training Clinic Instructors and/or Contacts can download and complete the clinic notification form (
29.62KB) required by this Department.
School Bus Driver Training Clinics
Classes have an enrollment maximum of 30. If you wish to be guaranteed a seat, you must register in advance. Walk-ins will not be accepted if the maximum number of students is in attendance.
This approved course in School Bus Driver Training consists of eight (8) hours of classroom instruction.
As of January 1, 2007, the school bus clinic card that is given to students must be surrendered to the Department of Motor Vehicles and a school bus endorsement must be obtained within six months of date of issue.
Additional resources:
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Bulletin: School Bus Exemption For School Employees & Volunteers ( 23.93KB)
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Definition of School Bus ( 84.69KB)
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May 2010 National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures (
7.8MB) - Also see - Frequently Asked Questions: School Bus Drivers & School Buses
Calendar of Current Clinics
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Location: St. Johnsbury Academy, 1000 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT Date/Time: Saturday, 02/18/12 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Cindy Roy 802-626-9293 Fee: $40.00 Notes: Lunch provided. Dress warm, will be outside some. |
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Location: Ira Baptist Church (Rutland Area) 1846 Route 133, West Rutland (Ira), Vermont Date/Time: Tuesday, 02/21/12 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Ingrid May 802-235-1049 Fee: $35.00 Notes: Dress for outdoor activities. Snacks provided. |
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Location: Mt. Mansfield High School, 211 Browns Trace Rd., Jericho, VT Date/Time: Monday, 02/27/12 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Bob Magee 802-899-4840 Fee: $40.00 (cash, or check made to Bob Magee) Notes: Coffee, water, doughnuts and dress warm for outside for afternoon session. |
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Location: Champlain Valley Union High School, CVU Road, Hinesburg, VT Date/Time: Saturday, 03/10/12 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Nancy Martin 802-482-7120 Fee: $40.00 Notes: |
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Location: NewBrook Firehouse RT 30 Newfane, VT 05345 Date/Time: Saturday, 03/31/12 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Penny Harrington 802-365-4270 Fee: $40.00 Notes: Coffee and Donuts, Chili and Hotdogs chips, soda and dessert provided. Fire House is north of Newfane village. You may email dachsund@comcast.net to reserve a seat. Please put bus clinic in subject line. |
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Location: First Student, 857 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301 Date/Time: Saturday, 04/14/12 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Carol Lynch 802-257-1761 Fee: $40.00 (Cash or Company check only) Notes: Coffee and Donuts provided. Area fast food near by. |
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Location: Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, 70 Websterville Road, Barre, VT 05641 Date/Time: Thursday, 04/26/12 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Steve Murray 802-476-6617 Extn 6304 Fee: $40.00 (Cash or Check only) Notes: Leave message on phone. Be on time. Coffee available. Dress for outside weather. |
