281A.175 Requirements for school bus endorsement. (1) An applicant for a school bus endorsement shall satisfy the following requirements: (a) Qualify for a passenger vehicle endorsement by passing the knowledge and skills test for obtaining a passenger vehicle endorsement; (b) Demonstrate knowledge of loading and unloading children, including the safe operation of stop signal devices, external mirror systems, flashing lights, and other warning and safety devices required for school buses by state or federal law or regulation; (c) Demonstrate knowledge of emerg ency exits and procedures for safely evacuating passengers in an emergency; (d) Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to safely traversing highway rail grade crossings; and (e) Submit to a physical examination at least eve ry twenty -four (24) months in accordance with 49 C.F.R. pt. 391, completed by a medical examiner as defined by 49 C.F.R. pt. 390. (2) An applicant for a school bus endorsement shall take a driving skills test in a school bus of the same vehicle group as th e school bus the applicant will drive. Effective: June 29, 2023 History: Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 121, sec. dorsement shall take a driving skills test in a school bus of the same vehicle group as th e school bus the applicant will drive. Effective: June 29, 2023 History: Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 121, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2023. -- Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 21, sec. 5, effective June 25, 2013. -- Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 165, sec. 1, effective June 20, 2005.
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