19-A Certified Examiner
Training Course
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
This NYS DMV-Approved 19-A Certified Examiner Training Course gives you the tools and knowledge you need to take the DMV-Administered 19-A Certified Examiner Tests.
Locations & dates -- 2008 Courses
Syracuse
March 28, 29 & April 4, 5
Harriman
March 28, 29 & April 4, 5
Albany
March 29, 30 & April 5, 6
Batavia
May 9, 10 & May 30, 31
Plainview
May 9, 10, 16, 17
Syracuse
July 22, 23 & August 1, 2
Rochester
Sept. 12, 13 & 19, 20
Syracuse
October 24, 25 & October 31, November 1
Plainview
October 17, 18 & 24, 25
Albany
November 7, 8 & 14, 15
Course Hours
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Course Fee
$469.00
Benefits of this DMV Approved Certified Examiner Training Course
Fulfills DMV Approved 19-A CE Training Course requirement for taking the DMV-administered 19-A Certified Examiner Tests (see list of other requirements).
Covers all 19-A regulations and procedures, including driver evaluation and record keeping
State-of-the-art, hands-on training from experienced, well-trained PTSI instructors.
Receive many quality resource materials for your professional reference library.
Materials You Receive
PTSI 19-A CE Candidate Manual
NYS DMV Commissioner's Regulations Part 6
NYS VT Law Section 509
NYS DMV Vehicle & Traffic Law
NYS DMV Commercial Driver's Manual
NYS DMV Driver's Manual
PTSI's Law & Regulations for Bus Drivers
Looseleaf Law Publications NYS Penal Law
J.J. Keller Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Bus and Coach Edition
NTSB Congers, NY Bus-Train Accident Report
NTSB Transit Bus Safety Oversight
NTSB Greyhound Bus Run-off-the-Road Report
NYSED "School Safety is One Bus Stop at a Time"
PTSB Annual Report
Sample Driver File
PTSI Tote Bag
Prerequisites for
taking the DMV Administered 19-A Certified Examiner Tests
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NYS DMV forms
and regulation
Successful completion of a DMV Approved 19-A Certified Examiner Training Course.
and
CDL License with Passenger Endorsement.
Licensed for at least 18 months in the class of buses you will be testing.
Worked for 19-A Carrier for at least 18 months in the past three years.
Two years experience in driver training and evaluation.
Company/School Letter of Endorsement supporting your application to become a Certified Examiner.
A clean Driving Record (less than seven points).