Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age or older
- Have a valid NY State Driver’s License for at least 2 years with no more than 4 points and no suspension or conviction related to DUI/DWAI/DWI or passing a stopped school bus.
- 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. - Experience operating heavy equipment or large vehicles preferred, but not required.
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 2024: July 23- August 22Fall 2024: September 17- October 17- Winter 2025: March 11 - April 24
- Spring 2025: May 13 - June 26
Class Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Program length: 42 hours in person instruction + 11 hours online asynchronous = 53 hours, 7 weeks
Location: BOCES 2 Career & Technical Education Center (WEMOCO), 3589 Big Ridge Road, 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.