Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age or older
- Must have had valid Class D license for at least two years.
- Experience operating heavy equipment or large vehicles preferred.
- A clean and valid NYS Driver's License, as per the CDL-Self-Attestation
- A passing of DOT physical
- Proof of a valid/current Class B permit with air brakes, passenger, and *school bus endorsement.
Information on securing a permit is available at https://dmv.ny.gov/get-cdl and is required before securing your seat in a class.
*21 years old and over only, 18–20-year-olds are not eligible to receive this endorsement in New York State.
Tuition: $2,795, includes one (1) NYS motor vehicle driver test fee and use of a vehicle for test
- $2,545 scholarship may be available to eligible Monroe County residents.
Class Dates (subject to change)
Summer: July 23- August 22Fall: September 17- October 17- Winter: March 11- April 10
- Spring: May 6 - June 5
Class Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Program length: 45 hours in person instruction + 11 hours online asynchronous = 56 hours, 5 weeks
Location: Spencerport School District Transportation, 2678 Nichols Street, Spencerport, NY 14559
Dress code: casual/industry professional (jeans are acceptable), a shirt that covers the torso (shoulders, waistline, and chest), and sneakers or boots.
- No clothing with offensive or inappropriate language or images.
- No open-toed or heeled shoes above ½ inch; no slippers, slides, or crocs.
- No dangling earrings, chains, bracelets, or necklaces (close fitting jewelry is ok).
- No loose or baggy clothing; no track pants, leggings, or sweats.
- Long hair must be tied back, and nails trimmed.
Student provided supplies: single subject notebook, pens/pencils
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Starting in July of 2024, the TABE Entrance Assessment requirement has been waived.
Optional add-ons:
- Additional Road Tests: $339, which includes the instructor, vehicle, and the DMV skills test fee.
Student Responsibilities
- Attend all classes as scheduled, participating in class and behind the wheel activities. Students are permitted to miss one class.
- Independent study at home to reinforce concepts and content.
- Complete all required coursework and achieve at least an 80% on all assessments.
- Demonstrate proficiency on skills outlined on the Behind the Wheel checklist by the end of the course. No student will be referred to the road test without first demonstrating proficiency in the required skills.
- Make and keep all DMV appointments, providing at least 72-hour advance notice before cancelling/rescheduling. Any DMV appointment cancelled or rescheduled without 72-hour notice will require an additional $40 skills test fee to be paid by the student to CWD.