Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - Transportation
2000 - Department of Transportation
2200 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Driver Services
2222 - School Bus Driver Qualifications and Endorsements
Section 2222-4.0 - Definitions
The following words and terms, when used in the regulation, should have the following meaning unless the context clearly states otherwise:
"Commercial Driver License (CDL)" means a driver license issued in accordance with the requirements of 21 Del.C. Chapter 26 which authorizes the holder to operate a certain class or classes of a commercial motor vehicle. The classes of a CDL are as follows:
CDL CLASS A - Required for the operation of vehicles with a registered, actual or gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds and the vehicle is towing a vehicle with a registered, actual or GVWR of 10,000 or more pounds. The holder of a Class A CDL may, with proper endorsement, operate any Class B or Class C vehicle.
CDL CLASS B - Required for the operation of vehicles with a registered, actual or GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds and not towing a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 or more pounds. The holder of a Class B CDL may, with proper endorsement, operate any Class C vehicle.
CDL CLASS C - Required for vehicles with a GVWR less than 26,001 pounds when the vehicle is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or for vehicles required to be placarded for carrying hazardous materials.
"Commercial Learner Permit (CLP)" means a commercial learner permit issued pursuant to 21 Del.C. § 2608 (d).
"Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)" means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle:
| * | Has a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 pounds; or |
| * | Has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more; or |
| * | Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or |
| * | Is of any size and is required to be placarded for the transportation of hazardous materials. |
"Endorsement, (P)" means an endorsement that authorizes a driver to transport passengers in all classes of commercial motor vehicles.
"Endorsement, (S)" means an endorsement that indicates the CLP/CDL holder meets the requirements of 21 Del.C. § 2708 and this regulation and is authorized to operate a school bus. The CLP/CDL (S) endorsement must also be accompanied by a (P) endorsement and any necessary restrictions that may be applicable.
"Green Card" means a card issued by the district/school transportation supervisor that certifies satisfactory completion of an annual Delaware Department of Education (DOE) physical certification. The Green Card is to be in the immediate possession of the school bus driver at all times, while operating or in control of a school bus except when in possession of a CDL permit and undergoing training or evaluation and accompanied by a Certified Delaware School Bus Driver Trainer.
"Restriction, (L)" means a limitation that restricts the driver from operating any CMV which is equipped with air brakes.
"Restriction, (M)" means a limitation that restricts the driver from operating any CMV Class A passenger vehicle.
"Restriction, (N)" means a limitation that restricts the driver from operating any CMV Class A and B passenger vehicle.
"Restriction, (P)" means a limitation that restricts the driver from operating any CMV with passengers.
"Road Test" means a 3 part skills test in a commercial motor vehicle that includes a vehicle pre-trip safety inspection evaluation, a vehicle skills maneuver evaluation, and an on-road driving skills evaluation.
"School Bus" as specified by 21 Del.C. § 2603 (29) means a commercial motor vehicle used to transport pre-primary, primary or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events, or any vehicle which meets the regulatory requirements adopted by the Department of Education with the advice of the Division of Motor Vehicles as specified under 14 Del.C. § 2901. School Bus does not include a bus used as a common carrier.
"Yellow Card" means a card issued by the district/school transportation supervisor that certifies satisfactory completion of DOE requirements for an (S) endorsement as specified in 21 Del.C. § 2708. The applicant will surrender the Yellow Card to the DMV when the applicant's school bus endorsement is issued. The DMV will forward the Yellow Cards to DOE.
