School Bus Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
During loading or unloading procedure the students should cross the road in front of the bus
within ____ feet - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
To be a school bus driver, individuals must pass the following written tests - CORRECT
ANSWER - CDL General Knowledge, Passenger Endorsement, School Bus Endorsement
The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet? - CORRECT ANSWER -
400
Overhead inside mirror is used to - CORRECT ANSWER - see all of the students
When stopping on a railroad crossing the driver must stop no closer than - CORRECT
ANSWER - 15 feet
You should conduct a post-trip inspection - CORRECT ANSWER - you should walk
through the bus and around the bus
which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind? - CORRECT
ANSWER - keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gust
The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is - CORRECT ANSWER - when
loading and unloading students
Passive railway crossing - CORRECT ANSWER - the type of crossing, which does not
have any type of traffic control device
, Check that the entry door is not damaged and - CORRECT ANSWER - operates smoothly
and closes securely from the inside
By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a - CORRECT
ANSWER - stop to load or unload students
you should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 200
At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked
stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance? - CORRECT
ANSWER - No closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best
view of the tracks
In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles and a properly
charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following
emergency equipment - CORRECT ANSWER - Three red burning flares, a nine-item
first-aid kit
All mirrors should be viewed in what manner? - CORRECT ANSWER - In a logical
sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the danger zones
The driver who misses the child to unload at a bus stop should - CORRECT ANSWER -
radio the dispatcher for direction and follow the local procedure
A battery box check is important. The batter must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell
caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked - CORRECT ANSWER -
Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion, and the battery box and cover
or door should be damaged and should be secure
By law, school buses must be equipped with a/an _____ lights overhead warning system as a
method of controlling traffic at a school bus stop - CORRECT ANSWER -8
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
During loading or unloading procedure the students should cross the road in front of the bus
within ____ feet - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
To be a school bus driver, individuals must pass the following written tests - CORRECT
ANSWER - CDL General Knowledge, Passenger Endorsement, School Bus Endorsement
The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet? - CORRECT ANSWER -
400
Overhead inside mirror is used to - CORRECT ANSWER - see all of the students
When stopping on a railroad crossing the driver must stop no closer than - CORRECT
ANSWER - 15 feet
You should conduct a post-trip inspection - CORRECT ANSWER - you should walk
through the bus and around the bus
which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind? - CORRECT
ANSWER - keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gust
The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is - CORRECT ANSWER - when
loading and unloading students
Passive railway crossing - CORRECT ANSWER - the type of crossing, which does not
have any type of traffic control device
, Check that the entry door is not damaged and - CORRECT ANSWER - operates smoothly
and closes securely from the inside
By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a - CORRECT
ANSWER - stop to load or unload students
you should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 200
At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked
stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance? - CORRECT
ANSWER - No closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best
view of the tracks
In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles and a properly
charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following
emergency equipment - CORRECT ANSWER - Three red burning flares, a nine-item
first-aid kit
All mirrors should be viewed in what manner? - CORRECT ANSWER - In a logical
sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the danger zones
The driver who misses the child to unload at a bus stop should - CORRECT ANSWER -
radio the dispatcher for direction and follow the local procedure
A battery box check is important. The batter must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell
caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked - CORRECT ANSWER -
Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion, and the battery box and cover
or door should be damaged and should be secure
By law, school buses must be equipped with a/an _____ lights overhead warning system as a
method of controlling traffic at a school bus stop - CORRECT ANSWER -8
