ELDT Passenger Endorsement — Online for $20
The ELDT Passenger endorsement course is the FMCSA-required theory training for the Passenger (P) endorsement — 100% online, self-paced, and just $20 at ELDT HQ. The Passenger endorsement lets you drive buses and other vehicles that carry passengers. This course covers the theory curriculum in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C, required before your Passenger skills test.
The ELDT Passenger endorsement course is the FMCSA-required Entry-Level Driver Training theory for the Passenger (P) endorsement, defined in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C. ELDT HQ offers the theory course 100% online for $20 — one of the most affordable options available.
- What it is: The federally required theory training for the Passenger (P) endorsement.
- Curriculum: The theory units under 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C.
- Also required: Behind-the-wheel (BTW) training, done separately with a provider that has a bus and range.
- Required before: Your state Passenger endorsement skills test.
- Price: $20 at ELDT HQ for the theory portion — one-time payment, no subscription.
- To pass: Score at least 80% on the theory assessment.
- Who needs it: Anyone adding a Passenger (P) endorsement for the first time.
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What Is the Passenger (P) Endorsement?
The Passenger (P) endorsement is added to your commercial driver's license and authorizes you to drive vehicles designed to carry passengers — city and charter buses, transit vehicles, shuttles, and motorcoaches. It opens the door to steady, well-paying transit and bus-driving careers.
Since February 7, 2022, anyone adding the Passenger endorsement for the first time must complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a provider on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. That training has two parts: the theory portion (what this $20 course covers, following 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C) and a behind-the-wheel portion done separately with a provider that has a bus and range.
Start Passenger (P)What the Passenger Theory Course Covers
The FMCSA theory curriculum under 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C — the passenger-specific topics required before your skills test.
Where the Passenger Endorsement Takes You
Passenger work is one of the steadiest lanes in commercial driving. Transit agencies, motorcoach companies, airports, universities, and charter operators hire continuously, and many public-sector roles come with pensions, benefits, and predictable schedules you won't find in freight.
The $20 theory course here covers the federally required classroom portion. Complete it in a day, finish your behind-the-wheel training, and you're on the road with passengers.
Take the First Step — $20- City transit & metro bus driving
- Motorcoach & intercity routes
- Charter & tour driving
- Airport, hotel & campus shuttles
- Paratransit & accessible transport
- Employee & corporate shuttle fleets
Passenger vs School Bus vs Hazmat ELDT
| Passenger (P) | School Bus (S) | Hazmat (H) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it's for | Buses & passenger vehicles | School buses | Placarded hazmat loads |
| Training required | Theory + BTW | Theory + BTW | Classroom only |
| Test it precedes | Skills test | Skills test | Knowledge test |
| CFR curriculum | Appendix C | Appendix D | Appendix E |
| ELDT HQ theory price | $20 | $20 | $20 |
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No classroom. No waiting. Complete your FMCSA-required theory training online and get your certificate — most students finish in a day.
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Work through the full FMCSA theory curriculum online, at your own pace, on any device. Start and stop whenever you want.
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Pass the final assessment and get your completion certificate — your next step toward your CDL.
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Passenger (P) — FAQ
The ELDT Passenger endorsement course is the FMCSA-required Entry-Level Driver Training theory you must complete when adding a Passenger (P) endorsement. It follows the curriculum in 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix C. ELDT HQ delivers the theory portion 100% online for $20.
ELDT HQ's Passenger theory course is $20 — a one-time payment with no subscription. Other providers commonly charge $49 to $99 for the same required theory training.
Yes. The FMCSA allows the theory portion of the Passenger endorsement to be completed entirely online. ELDT HQ's theory course is 100% online and self-paced — most students finish in a single day.
No. Unlike the Hazmat endorsement, the Passenger (P) endorsement requires both theory and behind-the-wheel (BTW) training. This $20 course covers the theory portion; your BTW must be completed separately with a provider that has a bus and range.
No. This is the theory portion of the Passenger ELDT. Behind-the-wheel training is a separate, in-person requirement completed with a registered provider that has a passenger vehicle and a range. Both parts are reported to the FMCSA.
There is no federal minimum number of hours for ELDT theory — you must cover all required topics and pass the assessment. Because ELDT HQ's course is self-paced and online, most students complete the theory in a single day.
The FMCSA requires an overall score of at least 80% on the written or electronic theory assessment to complete the theory portion of your Passenger ELDT.
The Appendix C curriculum covers basic operation of passenger vehicles, safe operating procedures, loading and unloading passengers (including standee line rules), ADA obligations, baggage securement, passenger safety briefings, and emergency procedures.
You need a Passenger (P) endorsement to drive vehicles designed to transport a certain number of passengers — including city and charter buses, transit vehicles, shuttles, and motorcoaches.
ELDT is not retroactive. If you held a valid Passenger endorsement before February 7, 2022 and keep it current, you don't need to complete the training. If you obtained a commercial learner's permit before that date and get your CDL before it expires, you're also exempt.
The theory is one of two required parts. Once you complete both the theory and behind-the-wheel training and they're reported to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, your state confirms you're eligible for the Passenger skills test.
Yes. When you complete the theory course and pass the assessment, you receive your ELDT theory completion certificate — your proof of the theory portion and a step toward your Passenger endorsement.
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