VERMONT TYPE II SCHOOL BUS LICENSE
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber
lights indicator, if equipped, the alternately flashing red lights
indicator and the strobe light indicator, if equipped. Answer: True
◉ School bus drivers must also check the following external lights
and reflectors: Answer: strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if
equipped; alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped; alternately
flashing red lights (all of correct)
◉ If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely
to the left front window of the school bus. Answer: False
◉ Check that the entry door is not damaged and: Answer: operated
smoothly and close securely from the inside.
◉ Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during a pre-trip
inspection? Answer: Yes
,◉ On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry should be
checked for: Answer: Door operation, hand rails, entry step
condition and handicap lift if equipped.
◉ When checking a handicap lift the things that you should look for
are: Answer: Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how
lift should be checked for correct operation. Left must be fully
retracted and latched.
◉ Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate
smoothly and close securely from the outside. Answer: False
◉ Check all emergency exits and show that: Answer: They are not
damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside and
the warning devices are working.
◉ During the pre-trip inspection you should check for broken seat
frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor.
Answer: True
◉ Should you check passenger exit mirrors? Answer: Yes
◉ During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus a check
should be made to see that: Answer: The vehicle is sitting level
, (front and rear) and it air-equipped, check for audible air leeks from
the suspension system.
◉ A compartment check includes: Answer: Checking that baggage
and all other exterior compartment doors are not damaged, operate
properly and latch securely.
◉ A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure,
connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition
these items should be checked: Answer: 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.
◉ You should activate your alternating flashing amber warning
lights: Answer: 100 to 300 feet before the school bus stop
◉ The battery connections should not show signs of excessive
corrosion; and the battery box and cover or door should bot be
damaged and should be secure. Answer: True
◉ Who is the person in charge and must accept responsibility for
supervising and controlling students while on the bus route?
Answer: The bus driver.
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber
lights indicator, if equipped, the alternately flashing red lights
indicator and the strobe light indicator, if equipped. Answer: True
◉ School bus drivers must also check the following external lights
and reflectors: Answer: strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if
equipped; alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped; alternately
flashing red lights (all of correct)
◉ If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely
to the left front window of the school bus. Answer: False
◉ Check that the entry door is not damaged and: Answer: operated
smoothly and close securely from the inside.
◉ Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during a pre-trip
inspection? Answer: Yes
,◉ On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry should be
checked for: Answer: Door operation, hand rails, entry step
condition and handicap lift if equipped.
◉ When checking a handicap lift the things that you should look for
are: Answer: Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how
lift should be checked for correct operation. Left must be fully
retracted and latched.
◉ Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate
smoothly and close securely from the outside. Answer: False
◉ Check all emergency exits and show that: Answer: They are not
damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside and
the warning devices are working.
◉ During the pre-trip inspection you should check for broken seat
frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor.
Answer: True
◉ Should you check passenger exit mirrors? Answer: Yes
◉ During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus a check
should be made to see that: Answer: The vehicle is sitting level
, (front and rear) and it air-equipped, check for audible air leeks from
the suspension system.
◉ A compartment check includes: Answer: Checking that baggage
and all other exterior compartment doors are not damaged, operate
properly and latch securely.
◉ A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure,
connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition
these items should be checked: Answer: 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.
◉ You should activate your alternating flashing amber warning
lights: Answer: 100 to 300 feet before the school bus stop
◉ The battery connections should not show signs of excessive
corrosion; and the battery box and cover or door should bot be
damaged and should be secure. Answer: True
◉ Who is the person in charge and must accept responsibility for
supervising and controlling students while on the bus route?
Answer: The bus driver.
