School Bus Endorsement Practice Test 1

Last updated on May 5, 2023

This CDL School Bus Endorsement Practice Test 1 contains knowledge and safe driving information that all commercial drivers should know to successfully pass the CDL “School Bus Endorsement” written test.

School Bus Endorsement Practice Test 1 Methods:

Number of practice test questions with answers: 20

Number of correctly answered practice test questions needed to pass: 16

Passing score: 80%

This CDL School Bus Endorsement Practice Test #1 with Answers is applicable for all 50 States.

School Bus Endorsement Practice Test #2

CDL School Bus Endorsement Practice Test (#1) Questions with Answers

Results

#1. When operating a school bus on routes that have steep downhill grades, the driver of a school bus should do all of the following, EXCEPT:

Select a safe speed and the appropriate gear

Use proper braking techniques to maintain a safe speed

Put the vehicle in neutral to save on fuel

Know escape ramp locations on your route

#2. How far from the left and right sides of the school bus do the “danger zones” extend up to?

5 feet

10 feet

15 feet

20 feet

#3. When approaching a school bus stop, the driver must turn on the flashing amber warning lights at least ________ feet before stopping in a speed zone that has a posted speed limit of less than 45 mph.

300

200

150

100

#4. How far from the nearest rail should you stop at a railroad-highway crossing?

No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet

No closer than 25 feet and no farther than 50 feet

No closer than 35 feet and no farther than 60 feet

No closer than 40 feet and no farther than 100 feet

#5. Under what conditions is evacuating a school bus mandatory?

The bus is stalled on a railroad-highway crossing

The bus is on fire

The bus is exposed to a hazardous materials spill

All of the answers are correct

#6. If the antilock brake system (ABS) on the school bus malfunctions, you still have normal brake functions?

True

False

#7. What should you be able to see if the outside flat mirrors are adjusted properly?

50 feet or 1 bus length behind the bus

100 feet or 2 bus lengths behind the bus

200 feet or 4 bus lengths behind the bus

300 feet or 6 bus lengths behind the bus

#8. You are unloading students along your route, who must cross the roadway. Where should students walk to after exiting the bus?

10 feet away from the side of the bus and 10 feet in front of the bus

10 feet away from the side of the bus and 20 feet in front of the bus

20 feet away from the side of the bus and 10 feet in front of the bus

20 feet away from the side of the bus and 20 feet in front of the bus

#9. When making turns, a school bus can have up to _______ feet of “tail swing”.

One (1)

Three (3)

Six (6)

Nine (9)

#10. If the school bus you are driving is equipped with a flashing white strobe light, when should it be used?

At all times while the bus is moving

Only when there are students on board

Only in emergency situations

When you have limited visibility

#11. When approaching a school bus stop, when should the driver activate the “stop arm”?

Only when there is traffic approaching from the opposite direction

Only after the bus has stopped and before opening the door

Only when the flashing amber warning lights are activated

Only when there are pedestrians or other traffic in the area

#12. The “danger zone” is:

The areas to the front and rear of the bus

The area to the right side of the bus

The area to the left side of the bus

The area on all sides of the bus

#13. If you have to leave the driver’s seat to handle a serious behavioral problem on the bus, you should:

Stop the bus, turn off the engine, and take the ignition key with you

Activate the flashing amber warning lights before leaving the driver’s seat

Activate the flashing white strobe light before leaving the driver’s seat

All of the answers are correct

#14. All school buses, loaded or empty, must stop at railroad-highway crossings, UNLESS:

The tracks have gates that are up

The tracks are posted with a crossbuck sign

The tracks are posted “exempt” or “abandoned”

The tracks are posted with pavement markings

#15. After unloading students at school, why should you walk through the bus?

To make sure there was no trash or prohibited items left by students

To check for hiding/sleeping students and items left by students

To check that all student seat belts are in place and in working condition

All of the answers are correct

#16. The doors of the bus are to be kept closed at all times when the school bus is in motion, EXCEPT:

When crossing railroad tracks

When crossing intersections

When the posted speed limit is under 25 mph

When the air conditioning is not working

#17. The overhead inside rearview mirror has a blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat as well as a large blind spot area that begins at the rear bumper that can extend up to _______ feet or more behind the bus.

600

500

400

300

#18. At the completion of the school bus driver’s work day, each driver shall:

Submit a daily written report indicating the condition of the vehicle

Submit a written report if any repairs are deemed necessary

Both 1 and 2 are correct

None of the answers are correct

#19. When approaching a school bus stop, the driver should bring the bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least _____ feet away from students at the designated stop.

#20. When operating a school bus to transport adults or for non-school functions:

Do not use the flashing amber or red warning lights

The “school bus” markings are to remain uncovered

The flashing amber and red warning lights must be used

The flashing white strobe light must be on

Finish

School Bus Endorsement Practice Test #2

PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWER SOURCES:

The pool of questions used to produce this practice test have been independently created by CDL Digest and come directly from Code of Federal Regulations (Title 49 – Transportation) and the information provided in AAMVA’s “2005 CDL Test System (July 2010 or newer Version) Model Commercial Driver Manual”.

These are the same sources that all 50 State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLA) are required to use by federal regulation (49 C.F.R. 383.133) to develop the pool of questions for all written tests needed for a person to obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP), commercial driver’s license (CDL), and/or any federally authorized endorsements.

Note: The above listed source information is static, meaning changes to the information used to create the pool of questions that your State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA) uses for the actual written test have been extremely rare over the decades. Due to the static nature of the source information, you may see practice test questions and answers in this practice test that are very similar, if not identical to the questions and answers on the actual written test. If this occurs, it is purely coincidental. CDL Digest is not affiliated with the AAMVA or any government agency.

PRACTICE TEST DIFFICULTY:

The source material used by CDL Digest to develop these practice test questions is very technical. Relying solely on the practice tests we have produced will not be enough to successfully pass the actual written tests. You will NEED to study in order to successfully pass these practice tests and the actual written tests.

Study Guide Links:

Class “B” Commercial Learner’s Permit Study Guide

Passenger Endorsement Study Guide

School Bus Endorsement Study Guide

You Tube: [Direct Link]

Rumble: [Direct Link]

School Bus Endorsement Practice Test 1

School Bus Endorsement Practice Test 1 Methods:

CDL School Bus Endorsement Practice Test (#1) Questions with Answers

Results

#1. When operating a school bus on routes that have steep downhill grades, the driver of a school bus should do all of the following, EXCEPT:

#2. How far from the left and right sides of the school bus do the “danger zones” extend up to?

#3. When approaching a school bus stop, the driver must turn on the flashing amber warning lights at least ________ feet before stopping in a speed zone that has a posted speed limit of less than 45 mph.

#4. How far from the nearest rail should you stop at a railroad-highway crossing?

#5. Under what conditions is evacuating a school bus mandatory?

#6. If the antilock brake system (ABS) on the school bus malfunctions, you still have normal brake functions?

#7. What should you be able to see if the outside flat mirrors are adjusted properly?

#8. You are unloading students along your route, who must cross the roadway. Where should students walk to after exiting the bus?

#9. When making turns, a school bus can have up to _______ feet of “tail swing”.

#10. If the school bus you are driving is equipped with a flashing white strobe light, when should it be used?

#11. When approaching a school bus stop, when should the driver activate the “stop arm”?

#12. The “danger zone” is:

#13. If you have to leave the driver’s seat to handle a serious behavioral problem on the bus, you should:

#14. All school buses, loaded or empty, must stop at railroad-highway crossings, UNLESS:

#15. After unloading students at school, why should you walk through the bus?

#16. The doors of the bus are to be kept closed at all times when the school bus is in motion, EXCEPT:

#17. The overhead inside rearview mirror has a blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat as well as a large blind spot area that begins at the rear bumper that can extend up to _______ feet or more behind the bus.

#18. At the completion of the school bus driver’s work day, each driver shall:

#19. When approaching a school bus stop, the driver should bring the bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least _____ feet away from students at the designated stop.

#20. When operating a school bus to transport adults or for non-school functions:

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