Class E

Overview:

This is an automatic transmission, 4-day program will consist a 6-hour SBDIC classroom session and two 5-hour session booked close to your road test date, performed using a passenger van.

A Class E license permits you to drive any school purpose bus up to a maximum capacity of 24 passengers. You may also drive any vehicle in class F and G.

What is included:

The E class program consists of a 6-hour SBDIC classroom session, 10 hours of practical training and use of our vehicle for the road test.  This training consists of road test preparation, pre-trip inspections, backing up, city & highway driving.  We ask that you write the Class E written test at the Drivetest Centre. Once completed and all fees owed to Drivetest Centre have been paid, you will be eligible for a road test that we will book for you.  This Fast Track program is designed to teach students how to safely operate class E vehicles and obtain the license in a short period of time.  Session timing depends on your availability.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

Bonus:

• –  You must hold a minimum of a G class license to obtain an E
• –  E covers all F class vehicles

Prerequisites

The following outlines the necessary requirements prior to registration into our program.

1. Obtain a Level 2 Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (CRJM) Check
   This can be obtained at your municipal police service office or on their website.  The CRJM must be completed before starting the program and may take up to 4 weeks to receive.  Once received, send the original completed CRJM Check by mail or courier to the MTO, including your driver’s licence number.  For mailing information click here.
   Mailing address:
   Ministry of Transportation
   Driver Improvement Office, Driver Control Section
   Attn: Class B or E CRJM
   77 Wellesley Street West, Box 671
   Toronto, Ontario
   M7A 1N3
2. Complete Your Driver Medical Exam (Commercial Medical Standards)
   This can be done by your family doctor or at a walk-in clinic.  The necessary medical form is available at our office, DriveTest centres and Service Ontario.  We have attached the Current MTO medical form here for your convenience.  When printing the attachment, kindly make a 2-sided copy.  Make a copy of the completed medical for your records.
3. Study the MTO Bus Handbook before taking the written test
   This book is available free online or for purchase at OTDS, Service Ontario, Drivetest Centres and Canadian Tire. For additional preparation, use these bus practice tests.  
4. When you’ve finished studying, take your completed medical form to DriveTest and write the E written test
   Upon successful completion of the written test, please obtain proof of completion, normally reflected on the yellow sheet.