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    Our NYS DMV-approved pre-requisite training course provides candidates with the tools and knowledge necessary prior to applying to take the DMV-administered 19-A Certified Examiner Test. This is a 4-day course.

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    Price of Course
    $745
    Length
    4 days, in person
    Instructors
    PTSI instructors
    Certification
    NYS DMV 19-A Certified Examiner (pre-requisite course)
    Next class
    Oct 15, 2026 · Rensselaer
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    Prerequisites to become a NYS DMV Certified Examiner

    • Successful completion of a DMV-approved Certified Examiner training course – (this PTSI Course qualifies)
    • Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proper endorsements
    • Licensed for at least 18 months in the class of bus you will be testing/evaluating drivers
    • 18 months experience with a 19-A carrier in the past three years
    • Two years experience in driver training and evaluation
    • Company/school letter of endorsement supporting your application to become a CE
    • Clean driving record (cannot have accumulated seven or more points within an 18 month period)
    Prerequisite: Read Bus Crash Article

    Benefits of This Course

    • This training course fulfills NYS DMV pre-requisite – a first step in the process
    • Covers all regulations and procedures including driver evaluation, compliance and recordkeeping
    • State-of-the-art instruction from experienced, well-qualified PTSI instructors

    Upcoming courses

    Not seeing a location close to you? Email courses@ptsi.org.

    DatesHostLocationInstructor
    Oct 15, 16, 22, 23, 2026University of AlbanyRensselaer, NYHarold NicholsonRegister
    Oct 20, 21, 22, 23, 2026Canandaigua CSDCanandaigua, NYDarren EverhartRegister
    Oct 27, 28, 29, 30, 2026PTSIEast Syracuse, NYCindy & Tim JurewiczRegister
    Oct 29, 30, 2026 & Nov 2, 3, 2026We TransportIslandia, NYGale WinsperRegister
    Oct 30, 31, 2026 & Nov 6, 7, 2026Hampton InnCentral Valley, NYJim MinihanRegister
    Dec 7, 8, 9, 10, 2026PTSIEast Syracuse, NYDarren EverhartRegister
    Feb 8, 9, 10, 11, 2027Greece CSDRochester, NYDarren EverhartRegister
    When registering you must provide your own email address. If you do not have a working email, you may enter an alternate email address in the CC field.
    Certified Examiner Course (19-A)

    The Certified Examiner test, administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles, is an important step in seeking supervisor duties within passenger transportation.