VERMONT TYPE II SCHOOL BUS LICENSE TEST
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ The first __________ feet of the danger zone are the most dangerous.
Answer: 10
◉ The area to the ___________ of the bus is always considered
dangerous because of passing cars. Answer: left
◉ How often should you check each mirror? Answer: every time you
operate the bus
◉ There is a blind spot immediately below and in front of each
outside left and right side flat mirror and directly in __________ of the
__________ bumper. Answer: back, rear
◉ The blind spot behind the bus could extend up to ____________ feet
Answer: 400
◉ Ensure that the outside left and right side flat mirrors are
properly adjusted so that you can see _______ bus lengths behind the
bus. Answer: 4
,◉ True or False: You should ensure that the mirrors are properly
adjusted so that you can see the front tires touching the ground.
Answer: False
◉ True or False: Convex mirrors present a view of people and
objects that accurately reflect their size and distance from the bus.
Answer: False
◉ The convex mirrors are used to monitor the _________ sides at a
_________ angle. Answer: left and right, wide
◉ The outside left and right side crossover mirrors are mounted on
the ___________ corners of the bus. Answer: Front
◉ Ensure that the outside left and right side crossover mirrors are
properly adjusted so that you can see: Answer: the area from the
front of the bus to the service door
◉ The overhead inside rearview mirror is mounted directly __________
the windshield on the ____________ side area of the bus. Answer:
above, driver's
◉ The overhead inside rearview mirror is mainly for monitoring:
Answer: passenger activity inside of the bus
, ◉ The overhead inside rearview mirror has blind spots directly
behind the driver's seat and: Answer: behind the rear bumper
◉ You should position the overhead inside rearview mirror so that
you can see: Answer: the top of the rear window in the top of the
mirror
◉ When should you change the location of a bus stop? Answer: Only
when you have written approval from the appropriate school district
official
◉ Before approaching a stop, if the school bus is so equipped,
activate alternating flashing amber warning lights at least
_____________ seconds before the school bus stop or in accordance
with state law. Answer: 5 to 10
◉ When approaching a stop, turn on right turn signal indicator
about 100-300 feet or approximately _____________ seconds before
pulling over. Answer: 3 to 5
◉ When approaching a stop, bring the school bus to a full stop with
the front bumper at least ____________ feet away from students at the
designated stop. Answer: 10
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ The first __________ feet of the danger zone are the most dangerous.
Answer: 10
◉ The area to the ___________ of the bus is always considered
dangerous because of passing cars. Answer: left
◉ How often should you check each mirror? Answer: every time you
operate the bus
◉ There is a blind spot immediately below and in front of each
outside left and right side flat mirror and directly in __________ of the
__________ bumper. Answer: back, rear
◉ The blind spot behind the bus could extend up to ____________ feet
Answer: 400
◉ Ensure that the outside left and right side flat mirrors are
properly adjusted so that you can see _______ bus lengths behind the
bus. Answer: 4
,◉ True or False: You should ensure that the mirrors are properly
adjusted so that you can see the front tires touching the ground.
Answer: False
◉ True or False: Convex mirrors present a view of people and
objects that accurately reflect their size and distance from the bus.
Answer: False
◉ The convex mirrors are used to monitor the _________ sides at a
_________ angle. Answer: left and right, wide
◉ The outside left and right side crossover mirrors are mounted on
the ___________ corners of the bus. Answer: Front
◉ Ensure that the outside left and right side crossover mirrors are
properly adjusted so that you can see: Answer: the area from the
front of the bus to the service door
◉ The overhead inside rearview mirror is mounted directly __________
the windshield on the ____________ side area of the bus. Answer:
above, driver's
◉ The overhead inside rearview mirror is mainly for monitoring:
Answer: passenger activity inside of the bus
, ◉ The overhead inside rearview mirror has blind spots directly
behind the driver's seat and: Answer: behind the rear bumper
◉ You should position the overhead inside rearview mirror so that
you can see: Answer: the top of the rear window in the top of the
mirror
◉ When should you change the location of a bus stop? Answer: Only
when you have written approval from the appropriate school district
official
◉ Before approaching a stop, if the school bus is so equipped,
activate alternating flashing amber warning lights at least
_____________ seconds before the school bus stop or in accordance
with state law. Answer: 5 to 10
◉ When approaching a stop, turn on right turn signal indicator
about 100-300 feet or approximately _____________ seconds before
pulling over. Answer: 3 to 5
◉ When approaching a stop, bring the school bus to a full stop with
the front bumper at least ____________ feet away from students at the
designated stop. Answer: 10
