National Association of State Directors for Pupil Transportation (NASDPTS)
20 November 2018
Agency of Transportation
School Bus
Can I use an old school bus as a motor home?
In order to convert an old school bus into an RV/Motor Home you must meet the following requirement:
Vermont Law 32 VSA §8902(11) defines a “Motor Home,” it states:
School Bus Inspection Program
Vermont School buses and school vehicles are also subjected to random inspections throughout the school year to further ensure the safe transportation of Vermont’s school students.
Inspection Manual, School Bus
02 February 2017
Vermont School Bus periodic inspection manual
Schoolbus Clinic Attendance
31 January 2017
Used by Instructors to notify DMV of a School Bus Clinic attendance
Schoolbus Clinic Notification
13 December 2016
Used by Instructors to notify DMV of a new School Bus Clinic
School Bus Driver's Manual
07 December 2017
Manual for school bus drivers
Does a mechanic who inspects school buses need to have a school bus endorsement?
No. DMV policy states "School bus mechanics will be required to possess, at a minimum, a Class B CDL with a "P" (passenger) endorsement to operate an empty school bus." This applies only to inspection of Type I School Buses. For Type II School Buses the inspection mechanic does not need a CDL or a Type II School Bus endorsement.
Can a driver holding a valid out-of-state license (either CDL or non-CDL) drive a Type II School Bus in the State of Vermont?
If the driver meets all qualifications for a Vermont Type II School Bus endorsement a card will be issued to the individual allowing them to drive a Type II School Bus in this state. These requirements include attending a Vermont school bus clinic, passing all required tests (knowledge, vision, and skill tests), and submitting a medical form.
How does an out-of-state driver convert their CDL with "S" (school bus) and "P" (passenger) endorsement to a Vermont license?
The driver must obtain a Vermont CDL license, attend a Vermont school bus clinic, and provide a complete DOT (Department of Transportation) medical.
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