Class 2 Program: Professional Bus Driver Training
A Class 2 license is the gold standard for passenger transportation. It gives you the authority to operate large buses and opens doors to some of the most stable and rewarding careers in the transportation industry.
The Multi-Career License
One of the biggest advantages of the Class 2 license is its versatility. It doesn't just let you drive big buses—it also covers smaller professional vehicles.
- Mass Transit: Drive for BC Transit or municipal transit authorities.
- Education: Become a certified School Bus driver (we are the preferred training partner for several local school districts).
- Tourism: Lead groups as a Motorcoach or Tour Bus operator.
- The Bonus: A Class 2 license automatically includes all Class 4 privileges. This means you are also fully qualified to drive ambulances, taxis, and ride-sharing vehicles like Uber and Lyft.
Training That Makes You Hireable
Our program is built around the specific requirements of transit authorities and school districts. We use an automatic transmission school bus to ensure you are training on the equipment most commonly used in the field today.
What You’ll Master:
- Passenger Safety & Comfort: Techniques for smooth braking and accelerating to keep passengers safe.
- The Professional Pre-Trip: A rigorous mechanical inspection routine that is a critical part of the ICBC road test.
- Urban & Rural Navigation: Handling large vehicle blind spots and turning radiuses in tight city intersections and on open highways.
- Emergency Protocols: Understanding air brake safety measures and passenger evacuation procedures.
Program Details & Inclusions
We provide a "continuous intake" model, meaning we work around your schedule and instructor availability so you can start your career path sooner.
- Air Brake Course: A foundational theory course (7 hours) to understand heavy vehicle braking systems.
- 12 Hours of On-Road Coaching: Focused, one-on-one time behind the wheel with a professional instructor.
- Pre-Trip & Road Test Prep: Intensive practice on the specific maneuvers and inspections you'll be graded on.
- Test Day Vehicle: Use of our certified school bus for your actual ICBC road test is included.
Getting Started: The Checklist
- Meet the Requirements: You must be at least 19 years old and hold a valid Class 5 or 7N license.
- Pass the Knowledge Test: Head to ICBC to pass your Class 2 and Air Brake knowledge tests to receive your Learner's License.
- Medical Clearance: Complete the Commercial Driver’s Medical Fitness Examination (we can provide the forms you'll need for your doctor).
Note: ICBC fees (approx. $135 for testing and licensing) and your doctor's medical exam fee are not included in the program tuition.