CDL School
Bus Test

This is the Commercial Vehicle Driver's License Test covering Driving School Busses. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin. Good luck!

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School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

bus drivers and driver training

vehicles and road conditions

school district policies and police involvement

vehicles and drivers

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After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation

dangle the radio microphone out of the driver window for later use

opening the emergency exits

securing the bus

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Why is the proper adjustment and use of all mirrors so vital to the safe operation of the school bus?

in order to observe the danger zones around the bus and look for the students, traffic, and other objects in this area

in order to observe the danger zones around the bus

in order to see if small vehicles are driving in the bus blind spots

in order to clear up blind spots around the bus

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You should adjust all the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see:

the entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus

the rear right and left tires touching the ground as well as 200 feet behind the bus

the children's exit path out of the main bus door

the passenger area inside the bus

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What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up, and tell the students what behavior you expect of them

yell loudly for the students to sit down and behave themselves

have the unruly students move to the front of the bus

keep checking the rear view mirror so you can see what happened and report to the principal

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The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

the school district superintendent

students on the bus

bus driver

parents of the students on the bus

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What is a passive railway crossing?

the type of crossing where you can pass the tracks without stopping

the type of crossing, which does not have any type of traffic control device

the type of crossing with no cross buck sign

the type of crossing on which the driver does not have to stop

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You should adjust all the outside left and right side convex mirrors to see:

the right and left front tires touching the ground

200 feet behind the bus

the entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus

the children's exit path out of the main bus door

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At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

no closer than 10 feet and no further than 40 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks

no closer than 10 feet and no further than 60 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks

no closer than 15 feet and no further than 30 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks

no closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks

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The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

when loading and unloading students

on long bus journeys

when the students become unruly on the bus

crossing railway crossing

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Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

position yourself outside of the bus in front of crossover mirror to supervise unloading

put the transmission in neutral gear and put on the brakes

tell students to remain seated until they are told to exit

let the students begin moving to the front of the bus before it's fully stopped to maximize efficiency

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What color are all school buses painted?

national school bus yellow

orange yellow

florescent yellow

the individual district decides the exact color

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What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

to give the mechanic something to do

for safety required by federal, state, and local laws

to check for flat tires

to assist the school principal with their report

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Check that the entry door is not damaged, operates smoothly, and _____.

closes securely from the remote location

closes securely from the inside

closes such that the door warning buzzer operates properly

closes securely from the outside

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Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?

if time allows, walk through the bus and close all windows

if time allows, notify the police

if time allows, backup to the stop before evacuating the bus

if time allows, notify the dispatcher about evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed

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Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination:

annually

twice per year

every 3 years

every 2 years

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Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object

students should be told to remain seated while the bus is in motion

students should be told not to use the handrails when exiting the bus due to the possibility of causing a clothing hang up

students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as it is not under the bus

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Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gust

pull off the road to wait for the winds to die down

speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible

drive only head-in to the wind to avoid cross-wind buffeting

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During loading or unloading procedure the students should cross the road in front of the bus within ____ feet.

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The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

0.65

0.85

0.72

0.5

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The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

activate the amber flashing caution lights to warn vehicles that the bus will stop to load passengers soon

open the service door just enough to activate the alternating red light when traffic is in a safe distance from the bus

make a final check to confirm all traffic stops before opening the bus door and signaling students to approach

place transmission in park or neutral and set parking brake

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Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

because only high school students understand how to cross the road

because many students are killed while getting on and off a school bus each year

because motorists ignore students walking to school

because school district officials have the authority to conduct surprise quizzes and you must know the correct answers to keep your job

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By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

any stop the bus makes

stop to load or unload students

sharp turns

busy intersection

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If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

if the bus is equipped with the crossing gate, the danger of running over the child is eliminated

the student should wait to cross the street until the bus continues on its route

when the driver signals that it is safe to proceed, the students must run across the street to reduce the exposure to danger

for crossing, students should make eye contact with the bus driver and wait for the driver's signal that it is safe to proceed

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Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

Liquified Natural Gas

Low-range pNeumatic Gearbox

none of these answers are correct

Lifted Neutral Graftring

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What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

unload the student at the next stop

stand up and speak respectfully to the offender, if a change of setting is needed, have the student move to a seat near you

remove the student from the vehilce for the safety of the other children

call school administrator or the police to remove the student

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Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

red indicator lamp on the brake cylinder

yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when you start the engine

the certification on the driver side door

the bus operators manual

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Students exit the bus and walk:

the distance it takes to clear the danger zone

at least 8 feet away from the side of the bus

across the street

at least 10 feet away from the side of the bus

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Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

a child set off a stink bomb inside the bus

the bus is stalled on a rail road track, but there is no train in sight

the bus is stalled on a shoulder of a 4-lane divided highway and it is getting hot inside

the bus ABS warning light is on

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A battery box check is important. The battery must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

battery connection should show signs of excessive wear

battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion, but the battery box and cover or door is unimportant

the fluid level inside the battery

battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion, and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure

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The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

stop, look, and listen

stop, go, and stop

stop, look, and turn on the radio lights overhead

none of these answers are correct

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You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

300 feet

250 feet

200 feet

400 feet

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What is the value of the overhead rear-view mirror inside of the bus?

to monitor passenger activity

to check blind spots

to provide visibility directly in the back of the bus

to monitor the driver's appearance

34 / 39

When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

leaking, damaged, or missing wheelchairs

leaking, damaged, or missing parts and that the lift is fully retracted and latched

stripped screw drive linkages and fluid drips

bent or dinged lift floor

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What school bus accidents should be reported?

only accidents determined to be the fault of the bus driver

no accidents

all accidents

only accidents casusing injury

36 / 39

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

200 feet

300 feet

100 feet

400 feet

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Overhead inside mirror is used to:

see all of the students

see the blind spot immediately behind the bus

see the area where students exit the bus

monitor traffic that approaches and enters the blind spot area

38 / 39

Anti-lock brakes:

are not available in mosst busses

keep your wheels from locking during hard brake application

work only when you activate in-cab switch

lengthen stopping distance

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When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

activate your overhead amber lights

all of these answers are correct

gradually decrease speed until the stop

continuously check all mirrors

Your score is

The average score is 89%

5/5 - (2 votes)

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