Class 2 Bus Training
Start Your Career in Professional Bus Driving
Operating buses such as school buses, city transit, tour coaches, and specialty vehicles requires advanced skills and a strong focus on passenger safety. Our Class 2 training program is designed to prepare you to transport people of all ages with confidence, professionalism, and care.
Training is conducted on an automatic transmission school bus under the guidance of experienced instructors. Along with ICBC road test preparation and pre-trip inspection training, you’ll gain the practical skills needed to meet the standards of transit agencies, school districts, and tour operators.
With a Class 2 licence, you can also drive vehicles covered under Class 4, opening opportunities in areas like ride-hailing services.
This program prepares you for a range of career paths, including:
- Commercial transit bus driver
- School bus driver
- Special activity bus driver
- Tour or coach driver
- Any vehicle permitted under Class 4 and 5 licences
With a Class 2 licence in British Columbia, you are permitted to operate:
- Buses of various types, including school buses, special activity buses, and other designated passenger vehicles
- Trailers or towed vehicles up to 4,600 kg (heavier combinations are allowed only if neither the bus nor trailer is equipped with air brakes)
- All vehicles or vehicle combinations covered under a Class 4 licence
Follow these steps to obtain your Class 2 licence in BC:
- Complete the air brakes theory course (if required)
- Study for both the air brakes and Class 2 ICBC knowledge tests
- Book and pass the written exams for Class 2 and air brakes at ICBC
- Enroll in and complete professional driver training
- Successfully pass the ICBC Class 2 road test
- Complete a medical exam and submit the Driver’s Medical Examination Report to ICBC
- Receive your official Class 2 licence from ICBC
Air Brakes Theory Course not required if you have a BC driver’s licence with an Air Brake Endorsement.
To enroll in the Class 2 program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 19 years of age
- Hold or have previously held a full-privilege licence (Class 5 or Class 6) or an equivalent from another province
- Have fewer than four penalty point offences in the past two years and no motor-vehicle-related Criminal Code convictions within the last three years
- Have no outstanding fines, tickets, or debts with ICBC or the province
- Completion Requirements: Applicants must meet the minimum age of 19, hold a valid full-privilege Class 5 or 6 licence (or equivalent), and successfully pass the ICBC Class 2 road test to obtain the licence.
- Assessment & Learning Criteria: Candidates are required to pass a vision test and the Class 2 knowledge (written) test. If driving vehicles with air brakes, completion of the air brake course and written test is also necessary. A good understanding of English is important for written assessments.
- Training Guidelines: Applicants must complete a medical examination and submit the Driver’s Medical Examination Report. Professional driver training is strongly recommended to build the necessary skills for safe passenger transportation and to prepare for the road test.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Expert Class 2 Bus Driver Training in BC
- Expert-Led Training: Learn from experienced instructors who have trained hundreds of confident, job-ready bus drivers across BC
- Real-World Skill Focus: Build strong safety habits, practical driving skills, and professional conduct required in the industry
- Trusted & Industry-Connected: Preferred by local school districts, offering reliable training that prepares you for a successful Class 2 driving career
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