Kirkwood Community College offers DOT certified third party testing for individuals seeking to obtain a School Bus Commercial Driver’s License. There are three required tests that must be taken in the following order: Pre-Trip Test, Skills Test and Road Test. Prior to testing you must hold a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) for at least 14 days before you can complete the required Pre-Trip, Skills and Road tests. If you fail any test you will need to re-register and pay for the failed test as well as any of the tests you have not yet taken. For example, if you pass the Pre-Trip Test, but fail the Skills Test, you will need to start back at the Skills Test but will not need to retake the Pre-Trip Test. No refunds will be issued for any failed or untaken test due to failing a test. All tests must be taken in required testing order. You will need to provide your own vehicle and proof of insurance. You will need to self-identify as an interstate (driving across state lines) or intrastate (driving only in Iowa) driver. Upon successfully passing all three CDL tests in the series you may obtain your School Bus Commercial Driver’s License at any driver’s license issuance location.