Texas CDL School Bus Endorsement
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1. When picking up students, you must stop at least how far from the
students?
a) 5 feet
b) 10 feet
c) 15 feet
d) 20 feet
Stopping at least 10 feet away allows students to safely approach
the bus without crossing directly in front of it.
2. The overhead amber warning lights on a school bus must be activated
how many feet before the stop?
a) 200 feet
b) 100 feet
c) 300 feet
d) 150 feet
Activating amber lights about 200 feet in advance warns motorists
that you are preparing to stop.
,3. When loading students, the safest way for them to approach is:
a) From behind the bus
b) From the front of the bus
c) From either side
d) From any direction
Approaching from the front allows the driver to see each student and
ensure the road is clear.
4. If a railroad crossing has no warning devices or signals, you must:
a) Slow down and look both ways
b) Only stop if you see a train
c) Stop, open the service door and driver’s window, look and listen
d) Honk your horn before crossing
Texas law requires school buses to stop, look, and listen before
crossing all railroad tracks.
5. During pre-trip inspection, the emergency exit should be:
a) Locked
b) Checked for proper operation
c) Painted red
d) Opened during driving
Emergency exits must work properly to ensure passenger safety in
case of evacuation.
6. When unloading students, you should:
a) Let them cross without stopping traffic
b) Keep the bus stopped until all students are in a safe location
c) Allow them to cross in front without looking
d) Wave traffic to pass while unloading
Keeping the bus stopped ensures that all students are clear of danger
before moving.
, 7. If the bus stalls on railroad tracks, your first action should be:
a) Evacuate all passengers immediately
b) Try to restart the bus
c) Call for help
d) Push the bus off the tracks
Evacuating immediately gets everyone to safety in case a train is
approaching.
8. The crossover mirrors on a school bus are used to see:
a) Behind the bus
b) The area in front and sides that are not visible by direct view
c) Traffic approaching from the rear
d) Inside the bus
Crossover mirrors help eliminate blind spots directly in front and
along the sides near the front of the bus.
9. Before backing a school bus, you should:
a) Check all mirrors and, if possible, use a spotter
b) Rely only on your mirrors
c) Honk the horn and back quickly
d) Ask students to help direct
Using mirrors and a spotter reduces blind spots and the risk of hitting
obstacles or people.
10. When approaching a school bus stop, you should:
a) Coast to the stop without warning lights
b) Stop suddenly to surprise traffic
c) Activate amber warning lights in advance
d) Turn on hazard lights only
Amber lights alert other drivers to prepare for your upcoming stop.
11. The danger zone around a school bus is:
a) 3 feet from the bus on all sides
Exam Practice Set Questions And
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1. When picking up students, you must stop at least how far from the
students?
a) 5 feet
b) 10 feet
c) 15 feet
d) 20 feet
Stopping at least 10 feet away allows students to safely approach
the bus without crossing directly in front of it.
2. The overhead amber warning lights on a school bus must be activated
how many feet before the stop?
a) 200 feet
b) 100 feet
c) 300 feet
d) 150 feet
Activating amber lights about 200 feet in advance warns motorists
that you are preparing to stop.
,3. When loading students, the safest way for them to approach is:
a) From behind the bus
b) From the front of the bus
c) From either side
d) From any direction
Approaching from the front allows the driver to see each student and
ensure the road is clear.
4. If a railroad crossing has no warning devices or signals, you must:
a) Slow down and look both ways
b) Only stop if you see a train
c) Stop, open the service door and driver’s window, look and listen
d) Honk your horn before crossing
Texas law requires school buses to stop, look, and listen before
crossing all railroad tracks.
5. During pre-trip inspection, the emergency exit should be:
a) Locked
b) Checked for proper operation
c) Painted red
d) Opened during driving
Emergency exits must work properly to ensure passenger safety in
case of evacuation.
6. When unloading students, you should:
a) Let them cross without stopping traffic
b) Keep the bus stopped until all students are in a safe location
c) Allow them to cross in front without looking
d) Wave traffic to pass while unloading
Keeping the bus stopped ensures that all students are clear of danger
before moving.
, 7. If the bus stalls on railroad tracks, your first action should be:
a) Evacuate all passengers immediately
b) Try to restart the bus
c) Call for help
d) Push the bus off the tracks
Evacuating immediately gets everyone to safety in case a train is
approaching.
8. The crossover mirrors on a school bus are used to see:
a) Behind the bus
b) The area in front and sides that are not visible by direct view
c) Traffic approaching from the rear
d) Inside the bus
Crossover mirrors help eliminate blind spots directly in front and
along the sides near the front of the bus.
9. Before backing a school bus, you should:
a) Check all mirrors and, if possible, use a spotter
b) Rely only on your mirrors
c) Honk the horn and back quickly
d) Ask students to help direct
Using mirrors and a spotter reduces blind spots and the risk of hitting
obstacles or people.
10. When approaching a school bus stop, you should:
a) Coast to the stop without warning lights
b) Stop suddenly to surprise traffic
c) Activate amber warning lights in advance
d) Turn on hazard lights only
Amber lights alert other drivers to prepare for your upcoming stop.
11. The danger zone around a school bus is:
a) 3 feet from the bus on all sides
