Western CDL
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
Theory Instruction - Passenger (P) Endorsement
There are no required minimum instruction hours for theory training, but all topics, set by the FMCSA, must be covered by a registered training provider and students must earn a minimum score of 80 percent on the theory assessments.
Theory courses can be completed online, on any device, at your own pace.
*Please note that behind-the-wheel training is also required*
ELDT Theory Curriculum Topics - Passenger
FMCSA Required Topics
1. Post-Crash Procedures
2. Other Emergency Procedures
3. Vehicle Orientation
4. Pre-Trip, Enroute, and Post-Trip Inspection
5. Fueling
6. Idling
7. Baggage and/or Cargo Management
8. Passenger Safety Awareness Briefing
9. Passenger Management
10. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
11. Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements
12. Safety Belt Safety
13. Distracted Driving
14. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings and Drawbridges
15. Weigh Stations
16. Security and Crime
17. Roadside Inspections
18. Penalties and Fines
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