This course is the first of a three-part program designed to give the student the required knowledge to earn a Class B commercial driver's license with passenger/school bus endorsement. The course embodies all of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and industry standards required for entry level operation of commercial buses. The student is introduced to the general knowledge and MVA required areas of study to obtain a commercial class B learner's permit with air brakes, passenger, and school bus endorsements. Theory training includes defensive driving, overview of log books, hours of service regulations, map reading, trip planning, and accident procedures. Students must obtain their commercial learner's permit class B with school bus and passenger endorsement to complete this course.