CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BUS DRIVER STUDY GUIDE
CHP TEST 1
The maximum speed limit for a school bus transporting Pupils is: - Answers- a) 65 MPH
b) 60 MPH
c) 55 MPH ✔
d) 50 MPH
A Type 2 school bus is designed to carry: - Answers- a) Only 16 passengers including
the driver
b) More than 16 passengers and the driver
c) Not more than 16 passengers and the driver ✔
d) Not more than 16 passengers including individuals confined to wheelchairs
Air Leakage with the engine stopped and the air pressure at governor cut out shall not
exceed the following rates: With brakes released (static test)___PSI per minute. With
brakes applied (applied test)___PSI per minute. - Answers- a) PSI
b) PSI
c) PSI ✔
d) PSI
On the first occurrence that a school bus driver fails to maintain their required training,
proof of receiving the training must be submitted to the local CHP office within: -
Answers- a) 10 days
b) 20 days
c) 30 days ✔
d) 45 days
A driver shall not drive when his/her ability to operate a vehicle safely is adversely
affected by: - Answers- a) Fatigue
b) Illness
c) Any other cause
d) All of the above ✔
The DMV may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke the school bus
certificate for the following reasons except: - Answers- a) The term of the medical has
expired ✔
b) Habitually uses drugs or alcohol
c) Been involved in 3 accidents in the last 12 months
d) Unsafe operation of a school bus
At a minimum, school buses shall carry one or two fire extinguishers having an
aggregate rating of not less than: - Answers- a) 4 BC
b) 6 BC
, c) 8 BC ✔
d) 10 BC
All school bus stops made for receiving and discharging pupils shall be designated by
the: - Answers- a) California Highway Patrol
b) California Department of Education
c) School District Superintendent ✔
d) All of the above
A collision between a vehicle and any pupil or the bus driver while the pupil or driver is
crossing the highway when the school bus flashing, red signal (cross-over) lamps are
required to be operated is classified as a: - Answers- a) School bus accident ✔
b) Non school bus accident
c) School bus accident only if the student was in involved
d) School bus accident only if the driver was involved
At the completion of the driver's work or tour of duty, each driver shall: - Answers- a)
Submit a daily written report indicating the condition of the vehicle.
b) Submit a written report if any repairs are deemed necessary.
c) Both A and B. ✔
d) None of the above.
The driver of a school bus shall not drive more than ___ hours within a work period or
drive after ___ consecutive hours have elapsed since first reporting for duty: - Answers-
a)
b) ✔
c)
d)
Unless the driver of a school bus or SPAB is the mechanic charged with the
care and maintenance of the bus, the driver shall not make any repairs of the
bus or its equipment except - Answers- a) repairs on the road
b) minor repairs
c) only a mechanic ✔
d) all of the above
Which state agency is responsible for adopting reasonable rules and regulations
designed to promote the safe operation of school buses. - Answers- a) Department of
Motor Vehicles.
b) Department of Education.
c) Department of Transportation.
d) California Highway Patrol. ✔
CHP TEST 1
The maximum speed limit for a school bus transporting Pupils is: - Answers- a) 65 MPH
b) 60 MPH
c) 55 MPH ✔
d) 50 MPH
A Type 2 school bus is designed to carry: - Answers- a) Only 16 passengers including
the driver
b) More than 16 passengers and the driver
c) Not more than 16 passengers and the driver ✔
d) Not more than 16 passengers including individuals confined to wheelchairs
Air Leakage with the engine stopped and the air pressure at governor cut out shall not
exceed the following rates: With brakes released (static test)___PSI per minute. With
brakes applied (applied test)___PSI per minute. - Answers- a) PSI
b) PSI
c) PSI ✔
d) PSI
On the first occurrence that a school bus driver fails to maintain their required training,
proof of receiving the training must be submitted to the local CHP office within: -
Answers- a) 10 days
b) 20 days
c) 30 days ✔
d) 45 days
A driver shall not drive when his/her ability to operate a vehicle safely is adversely
affected by: - Answers- a) Fatigue
b) Illness
c) Any other cause
d) All of the above ✔
The DMV may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke the school bus
certificate for the following reasons except: - Answers- a) The term of the medical has
expired ✔
b) Habitually uses drugs or alcohol
c) Been involved in 3 accidents in the last 12 months
d) Unsafe operation of a school bus
At a minimum, school buses shall carry one or two fire extinguishers having an
aggregate rating of not less than: - Answers- a) 4 BC
b) 6 BC
, c) 8 BC ✔
d) 10 BC
All school bus stops made for receiving and discharging pupils shall be designated by
the: - Answers- a) California Highway Patrol
b) California Department of Education
c) School District Superintendent ✔
d) All of the above
A collision between a vehicle and any pupil or the bus driver while the pupil or driver is
crossing the highway when the school bus flashing, red signal (cross-over) lamps are
required to be operated is classified as a: - Answers- a) School bus accident ✔
b) Non school bus accident
c) School bus accident only if the student was in involved
d) School bus accident only if the driver was involved
At the completion of the driver's work or tour of duty, each driver shall: - Answers- a)
Submit a daily written report indicating the condition of the vehicle.
b) Submit a written report if any repairs are deemed necessary.
c) Both A and B. ✔
d) None of the above.
The driver of a school bus shall not drive more than ___ hours within a work period or
drive after ___ consecutive hours have elapsed since first reporting for duty: - Answers-
a)
b) ✔
c)
d)
Unless the driver of a school bus or SPAB is the mechanic charged with the
care and maintenance of the bus, the driver shall not make any repairs of the
bus or its equipment except - Answers- a) repairs on the road
b) minor repairs
c) only a mechanic ✔
d) all of the above
Which state agency is responsible for adopting reasonable rules and regulations
designed to promote the safe operation of school buses. - Answers- a) Department of
Motor Vehicles.
b) Department of Education.
c) Department of Transportation.
d) California Highway Patrol. ✔
