most school bus drivers in the US dont have a CDL. Great post generally but I don't think this is true, it doesn't jive with the bus driver friends I've known

most school bus drivers in the US dont have a CDL. Great post generally but I don't think this is true, it doesn't jive with the bus driver friends I've known nor with a quick Google. A CDL is defined in California and most states I know of a license for someone transporting passengers or cargo for pay - and the Feds set the standard[1]. You drive your own 40' RV with a car license but driving ten kids in a van requires a CDL (commercial drivers license), not necessarily the same qualifications as a big driver but still a CDL. [1] https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-li... But still, a school bus driver indeed isn't going to qualified to drive some random. The 4x4 school bus idea is indeed dumb.