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To enroll in the Passenger Endorsement training program, the student must meet the following prerequisites:

• Possess a valid Washington State Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with the Passenger (P) endorsement already added.

• Hold a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

• Submit a current driver’s abstract (driving record) showing no disqualifying offenses.

• Provide proof of identity and Washington State residency.

• Must be at least 18 years old (21 years old for interstate operation).

• Possess sufficient English proficiency to understand traffic signs, communicate with the public, law enforcement, and pass all exams (reading level equivalent to 5th grade).

• Meet Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements, as applicable.

There are no prerequisite courses required, but students must be physically and mentally fit to operate a commercial vehicle designed to transport passengers.

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This course provides the required FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) for the Passenger (P) Endorsement, which includes both theory and behind-the-wheel (BTW) training components as defined under 49 CFR Part 380, Subpart F.

Students will receive instruction and practice in:

• Proper loading and unloading procedures, including passengers with disabilities

• Prohibited practices, such as fueling with passengers on board

• Emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and use of emergency equipment

• Vehicle inspection, safety checks, and operation on various road conditions

• Handling curves, stops, and railroad crossings in a passenger vehicle

• Proper use of mirrors, climate controls, and interlock systems

The program prepares students for:

• The FMCSA ELDT theory certification, submitted to the Training Provider Registry (TPR)

• The Washington DOL Passenger Endorsement Skills Test, which must be taken in a representative passenger vehicle

• The Washington DOL Passenger Endorsement Knowledge Test, required for all applicants

Students will receive a certificate of completion for both the theory and BTW components, and records will be uploaded to the FMCSA TPR to allow scheduling of the required skills test with a state-approved examiner.

Note: DOL testing fees are not included in the program cost and must be paid directly to the state or third-party examiner.