Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 05 - Licensing
Part 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION
Section 280-RICR-30-05-2.7 - Qualifications for School Bus Certificate

Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 05 2.7

Current through March 20, 2024

A. Prior to receiving a School Bus Certificate an applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Division that the following conditions have been met:

1. Successful completion of a ten (10) hour school bus driver training course for first time applicants or a three (3) hour retraining course for renewal applicants conducted by the Division or its designee;

2. A passing score on a written examination prepared and given by the Division or its designee;

3. Successful completion of a school bus driving test given by the Division (this requirement may be waived for renewal applications);

4. At least one year of driving experience;

5. Satisfactory proof of age (twenty-one (21) years of age); and

6. Satisfactory completion of an application form including three (3) certificates of good character completed by persons to whom the applicant is well known.

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