VERMONT TYPE II SCHOOL BUS LICENSE
PRACTICE GUIDE 2026 SOLVED MATERIAL
◉ Which of the following statements about bus evacuation
procedure is true? Answer: If time allows, notify the dispatch office
of evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed
◉ Which of the following is a recommended procedure when
unloading students at school? Answer: Have the students remain
seated until they are told to exit
◉ The most dangerous times during a school bus ride are Answer:
When loading and unloading students
◉ When stopping at a railroad-highway crossing,drivers must stop
no closer than Answer: 15 feet from the track (Anywhere from 15-50
feet)
◉ If students must cross the street when they get off the bus , which
statement is true? Answer: Before crossing, students should make
eye contact with the bus driver and wait for the driver's signal that
its safe to proceed
, ◉ You should adjust the outside of the left and right side flat mirrors
to see Answer: 200 feet behind the bus
◉ If the gate comes down as you are starting across a railroad-
highway crossing, you should Answer: Drive through the gate
◉ Which of the following procedures should be followed when
driving a school bus in high winds? Answer: Keep a strong grip on
the steering wheel and try to anticipate
◉ During loading and unloading students you should check your
mirrors Answer: Continously
◉ The CDL manual indicates the last step in picking up students at
the bus stop is to Answer: Make a final check to confirm all traffic
has stopped before opening the bus door and signaling to students
to approach
◉ Which of the following statements about special dangers of
loading and unloading is true? Answer: Students should b told to
leave any dropped object and move to a point of safety out of the
danger zones and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object
◉ After deciding the type of an evacuation that is necessary, the next
step you must take is Answer: Securing the bus
PRACTICE GUIDE 2026 SOLVED MATERIAL
◉ Which of the following statements about bus evacuation
procedure is true? Answer: If time allows, notify the dispatch office
of evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed
◉ Which of the following is a recommended procedure when
unloading students at school? Answer: Have the students remain
seated until they are told to exit
◉ The most dangerous times during a school bus ride are Answer:
When loading and unloading students
◉ When stopping at a railroad-highway crossing,drivers must stop
no closer than Answer: 15 feet from the track (Anywhere from 15-50
feet)
◉ If students must cross the street when they get off the bus , which
statement is true? Answer: Before crossing, students should make
eye contact with the bus driver and wait for the driver's signal that
its safe to proceed
, ◉ You should adjust the outside of the left and right side flat mirrors
to see Answer: 200 feet behind the bus
◉ If the gate comes down as you are starting across a railroad-
highway crossing, you should Answer: Drive through the gate
◉ Which of the following procedures should be followed when
driving a school bus in high winds? Answer: Keep a strong grip on
the steering wheel and try to anticipate
◉ During loading and unloading students you should check your
mirrors Answer: Continously
◉ The CDL manual indicates the last step in picking up students at
the bus stop is to Answer: Make a final check to confirm all traffic
has stopped before opening the bus door and signaling to students
to approach
◉ Which of the following statements about special dangers of
loading and unloading is true? Answer: Students should b told to
leave any dropped object and move to a point of safety out of the
danger zones and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object
◉ After deciding the type of an evacuation that is necessary, the next
step you must take is Answer: Securing the bus
