![]() ![]() “While we have done much at NJMVC to address the nationwide school bus driver shortage, implementing the federal waiver will help speed the CDL testing process and increase the pool of licensed school bus drivers in New Jersey,” said NJMVC Chief Administrator Sue Fulton. Drivers receiving a CDL under this temporary waiver are not authorized to operate trucks, motorcoaches, or any other type of commercial motor vehicle requiring a CDL. This three-month waiver is in effect for school bus driver applicants only, meaning those seeking commercial driver licenses with the School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements, along with the intrastate only (K) restriction. The only portion of the exam that will be waived is the engine compartment component of the CDL skills test, which is the requirement for applicants to identify “under-the-hood” engine parts. School bus driver license applicants will still be required to pass all of the safety elements of the exam and skills test such as checking lights and safety bars before each trip. This reflects a waiver issued earlier this week by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to alleviate a critical shortage of school bus drivers nationwide, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. All other components of the written and skills test will remain. TRENTON – Effective January 7 through March 31, 2022, New Jersey applicants for school bus driver licensing will not be required to take the “under-the-hood” portion of the exam. Parts of Test Waived to Help Increase Number of Drivers ![]() ![]() NJMVC Implements Federal Waiver to Address School Bus Driver Shortage ![]()
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