Bus Driver Qualifications

Qualifications: These are the qualifications to be a school bus driver:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid regular Georgia Driver's License
• Must have no more than five points on motor driving record
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License B-Permit with Endorsements: 
  • If you do not have a commercial driver's license
    • Read and study the Commercial Driver's Manual
    • Take our Transportation Department's online INTERNAL LINK Commercial Driver's License Pre-Test Study Course
    • Schedule an appointment with the Georgia Department of Driver Services to take the Commercial Drivers' License Test.  Applicants who intend to drive a school bus for a public school system, may present a signed and notarized Form DDS-1233 to waive the $35 application fee.
    • The additional tests are the Road test ($50), license fees ($20), and endorsement fees ($5 each). These must be paid by you, the driver.
    • Take and pass the Georgia Department of Driver Services' commercial driver's license test.