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Passenger endorsement theory focused on the responsibilities of transporting people.
Preview the Passenger certificate sample ↓
Open the curriculum below to see each unit number, topic title and a plain-language summary. Links open the full official federal requirements.
These short summaries explain the planned Passenger theory topics in plain language. They do not replace the full FMCSA Passenger curriculum in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C. Open each source link to read the official wording. These outlines describe planned instruction, not completed student training.
Check yourself for injury after a crash. Get help from emergency services. Protect the scene with the correct warning devices, and use a fire extinguisher only when it is safe.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Plan for fires, security threats, medical emergencies and breakdowns. Learn how to stop safely, warn traffic and guide passengers through an evacuation.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Know the bus height, length, width and weight. Check tires, mirrors, lights, brakes and other systems. Adjust your seat and mirrors before moving.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Inspect the bus before, during and after a trip. Check exits, seats, belts, restrooms, temperature controls and lifts. Look for signs of tampering or items left behind.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Learn safe bus fueling procedures. Understand why passengers should not be on board during fueling and why an enclosed area is unsafe.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Follow state and local idling rules. Learn how idling affects fuel use, air quality and health, and what penalties can apply.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Load and secure baggage safely. Check for prohibited items. Handle oxygen, mobility devices and other passenger equipment using the required safety procedures.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Give passengers a clear safety briefing. Explain seat belts, emergency exits, phone contacts, the fire extinguisher and safe movement inside the bus.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Load and unload passengers safely. Know the standee line and rules for standing passengers. Learn how to respond to disruptive behavior.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Use lifts and other access equipment safely. Support passengers with mobility, sight, hearing or other needs. Know the rules for service animals and equal access.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Learn passenger-carrier hours-of-service rules. Keep the required logs or time records. Recognize fatigue and use safe methods to reduce its risks.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Know the federal safety-belt rules. Use the required restraints correctly while operating a commercial vehicle.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Follow the rules that prohibit texting and handheld phone use while driving. Understand how distraction can lead to crashes, fines and loss of driving privileges.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Learn the bus procedures for rail crossings and drawbridges. Plan your approach, make required stops and cross only when it is safe.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Know which weigh-station rules apply to a bus. Follow signs and official instructions on the route.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Recognize security risks and signs of crime. Learn basic steps to reduce physical danger to yourself and passengers.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Know what happens at a roadside inspection. Understand vehicle and driver violations, out-of-service orders and the consequences of driving when prohibited.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗Learn how rule violations affect the driver and carrier. Consequences can include fines, safety-record changes and loss of commercial driving privileges.
Official source: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C ↗
Preview the professional certificate planned for successful completion of Passenger theory: student name, course, assessment score, completion date, unique certificate number and signatures.
Curriculum reference: 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C, Theory Instruction.
Theory assessment: 49 CFR 380.715(a); overall minimum passing score 80%. The 90% shown is fictional sample data.
Course access begins after registration, payment verification and staff activation. These are design examples, not issued completion records. Final details will reflect the actual course and student record after successful completion.
SAMPLE — NOT VALID FOR TRAINING CREDIT. Theory only. Does not certify behind-the-wheel training, issue a CDL or endorsement, or replace required electronic FMCSA Training Provider Registry reporting.
