Driver Training

Level I Instructional Training

• Drivers of pupil transportation vehicles must receive Level I instructional training in the operation of vehicles that transport school children.
  • 3 Hour Course for Small Vehicle Drivers
  • 11 Hour Course for School Bus Drivers
• A “refresher” Level II course must be taken every five years after the Level I course.

Courses for Level I and Level II instructional training are offered throughout the year at various sites in Nebraska. The Nebraska Safety Center in Kearney coordinates these courses. Click here for a schedule of classes.

Level I & II Waiver Process

A “waiver” exam for the Level I & II instructional training course is available. The waivers are good for 60 calendars days during which time the driver must take the Level I or II course.

For more information, contact the Nebraska Safety Center

• (308) 865-8256

Program Contacts

• Stephanie DeGroot: (402) 540-0649 or stephanie.degroot@nebraska.gov
• Bryce Wilson: (402) 471-4320 or bryce.wilson@nebraska.gov