CHP TEST 3 STUDY SHEET Driving test
With complete solution Updated 2024/25
Rated A+
1
If you are transporting non students you are required to do what?
A. not a SPAB
B. Required to cover the red crossover lights
C. Required to cover the school bus signs
D. Both b and c - Correct Answers D. Both b and c
2
When traveling in a convoy outside of a business or residence district the driver shall
keep a distance of not less than _____ feet between buses.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - Correct Answers C. 300
3
When properly adjusted the driver should be able to see at least _____ feet to the rear
of the vehicle in both the right and left flat exterior mirrors.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - Correct Answers B. 200
4
A school bus is required to have a horn that is in good working order and capable of
emitting sound audible from at least _____ feet.
A. 100
B. 150
C. 200
D. 500 - Correct Answers C. 200
5
5. The strobe light on a school bus may only be lighted when visibility is reduced to
_____ feet.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - Correct Answers D. 500
, 6
If a driver fails to receive the required training in his or her training period the
department may give the driver 30 days to make up such training. The second time the
driver fails to receive the required training the department may _____ the drivers special
certificate.
A. Suspend for 30 days
B. Suspend for 60 days
C. Cancel
D. Revoke - Correct Answers C. Cancel
7
On a drivers daily inspection he or she must check all except:
A. Brakes
B. The modesty panel
C. The engine compartment
D. The red crossover lights - Correct Answers C. The engine compartment
8
On an activity trip emergency procedures must be performed.
A. Once yearly
B. Twice yearly
C. Prior to departure
D. Before leaving and before returning - Correct Answers C. Prior to departure
9
When a brake down occurs within 500 feet of the crest of a hill or curve the driver will
place reflectors at:
A. 10, 100, and 200 feet behind the bus
B. 10, 500, and 1000 feet behind the bus
C. One at less than 100 feet and more than 500 feet toward the curve
D. One at no less than 100 nor more than 500 feet toward the curve - Correct Answers
D. One at no less than 100 nor more than 500 feet toward the curve
10
A wheelchair bus shall be equipped with two fire extinguishers each with a rating of:
A. 4 B:C
B. not more than 8 B:C
C. 8 B:C
D. Not less than 8 B:C - Correct Answers D. Not less than 8 B:C
11
A school bus driver has _____ hours to report a red light violator.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
, D. 24 - Correct Answers D. 24
12
Before being allowed to drive a school bus on a highway unsupervised a driver must
show that he/she can:
A. Identify all gauges and controls
B. Safely operate the vehicle
C. Perform a complete pre-trip
D. Pass all written tests - Correct Answers B. Safely operate the vehicle
13
Who is responsible for adopting rules and regulations designed to promote the safe
operation of school buses.
A. Department of Motor Vehicles
B. California Highway Patrol
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Justice - Correct Answers B. California Highway Patrol
14
All behind the wheel training must be given by _____
A. A state certified instructor
B. A CHP officer
C. A delegated behind the wheel trainer
D. Both the first and third answers - Correct Answers D. Both the first and third
answers
15
Who issues your permanent certificate?
A. Department of Motor Vehicles
B. California Highway Patrol
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Justice - Correct Answers A. Department of Motor Vehicles
16
Who is responsible for approving all courses of study and training activities for school
buss drivers?
A. California Highway Patrol
B. Department of Motor Vehicles
C. Department of Justice
D. Department of Education - Correct Answers D. Department of Education
17
Who issues your temporary drivers certificate?
A. Department of Highway Patrol
B. Department of Education
C. Department of Motor Vehicles
With complete solution Updated 2024/25
Rated A+
1
If you are transporting non students you are required to do what?
A. not a SPAB
B. Required to cover the red crossover lights
C. Required to cover the school bus signs
D. Both b and c - Correct Answers D. Both b and c
2
When traveling in a convoy outside of a business or residence district the driver shall
keep a distance of not less than _____ feet between buses.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - Correct Answers C. 300
3
When properly adjusted the driver should be able to see at least _____ feet to the rear
of the vehicle in both the right and left flat exterior mirrors.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - Correct Answers B. 200
4
A school bus is required to have a horn that is in good working order and capable of
emitting sound audible from at least _____ feet.
A. 100
B. 150
C. 200
D. 500 - Correct Answers C. 200
5
5. The strobe light on a school bus may only be lighted when visibility is reduced to
_____ feet.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - Correct Answers D. 500
, 6
If a driver fails to receive the required training in his or her training period the
department may give the driver 30 days to make up such training. The second time the
driver fails to receive the required training the department may _____ the drivers special
certificate.
A. Suspend for 30 days
B. Suspend for 60 days
C. Cancel
D. Revoke - Correct Answers C. Cancel
7
On a drivers daily inspection he or she must check all except:
A. Brakes
B. The modesty panel
C. The engine compartment
D. The red crossover lights - Correct Answers C. The engine compartment
8
On an activity trip emergency procedures must be performed.
A. Once yearly
B. Twice yearly
C. Prior to departure
D. Before leaving and before returning - Correct Answers C. Prior to departure
9
When a brake down occurs within 500 feet of the crest of a hill or curve the driver will
place reflectors at:
A. 10, 100, and 200 feet behind the bus
B. 10, 500, and 1000 feet behind the bus
C. One at less than 100 feet and more than 500 feet toward the curve
D. One at no less than 100 nor more than 500 feet toward the curve - Correct Answers
D. One at no less than 100 nor more than 500 feet toward the curve
10
A wheelchair bus shall be equipped with two fire extinguishers each with a rating of:
A. 4 B:C
B. not more than 8 B:C
C. 8 B:C
D. Not less than 8 B:C - Correct Answers D. Not less than 8 B:C
11
A school bus driver has _____ hours to report a red light violator.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
, D. 24 - Correct Answers D. 24
12
Before being allowed to drive a school bus on a highway unsupervised a driver must
show that he/she can:
A. Identify all gauges and controls
B. Safely operate the vehicle
C. Perform a complete pre-trip
D. Pass all written tests - Correct Answers B. Safely operate the vehicle
13
Who is responsible for adopting rules and regulations designed to promote the safe
operation of school buses.
A. Department of Motor Vehicles
B. California Highway Patrol
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Justice - Correct Answers B. California Highway Patrol
14
All behind the wheel training must be given by _____
A. A state certified instructor
B. A CHP officer
C. A delegated behind the wheel trainer
D. Both the first and third answers - Correct Answers D. Both the first and third
answers
15
Who issues your permanent certificate?
A. Department of Motor Vehicles
B. California Highway Patrol
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Justice - Correct Answers A. Department of Motor Vehicles
16
Who is responsible for approving all courses of study and training activities for school
buss drivers?
A. California Highway Patrol
B. Department of Motor Vehicles
C. Department of Justice
D. Department of Education - Correct Answers D. Department of Education
17
Who issues your temporary drivers certificate?
A. Department of Highway Patrol
B. Department of Education
C. Department of Motor Vehicles
