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    School Bus Drivers & School Bus Safety

    The Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has specific guidelines for school bus drivers to ensure student safety and the proper operation of school buses.

    Become a School Bus Driver
    For School Bus Instructors

    Current and Prospective School Bus Drivers

    Current and Prospective School Bus Drivers

    Become a School Bus Driver

    To become a school bus driver, you need to fill out the required forms, and pass specific tests.

    Learn more about becoming a school bus driver

    School Bus Instructors

    Find important information, training resources, forms, and updates on activities at PennDOT specifically for School Bus Instructors and Coordinators.

    Explore resources for school bus instructors and coordinators

    Resources

    Safety Initiatives and Laws

    Learn about PennDOT's initiatives, campaigns, and regulations about school bus safety.

    School Bus Safety

    PennDOT takes school bus safety very seriously. We have specific rules for drivers, safety equipment on buses, and procedures for loading and unloading students to keep everyone safe.

    Operation Safe Stop

    Operation Safe Stop works with police, school bus companies, and PennDOT to help people understand the dangers of passing stopped school buses.

    School Bus Safety Activity Book

    This activity book covers these safety rules, and we hope your children will find it fun to use as they learn its important messages.

    School Bus Stopping Law Fact Sheet (PDF)

    Read our fact sheet on PA school bus stopping law to learn your responsibilities to help keep our children safe.

    National School Bus Safety Week

    Every year during National School Bus Safety Week, PennDOT holds a poster contest for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Winners are celebrated at an event in Harrisburg in October. This year’s theme is "Safety First – Safety Always."

    Learn More and See This Year's Winners!
    PennDOT​ School Bus Safety Poster Contest Guidelines (PDF)

    Other Resources