California School Bus Driver EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION

California School Bus Driver EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION The maximum speed limit for a school bus transporting Pupils is: - ANSWER a) 65 MPH b) 60 MPH c) 55 MPH d) 50 MPH A Type 2 school bus is designed to carry: - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER a) 1 / 2 PSI b) 2 / 2 PSI c) 2 / 3 PSI d) 3 / 4 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: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER a) 4 BC b) 6 BC c) 8 BC d) 10 BC A school bus the driver shall not allow the transportation of - ANSWER a) Alcoholic beverages b) Food c) Soft Drinks d) All of the above Weapons and other hazardous materials may not be carried on a school bus except: - ANSWER a) Loaded and or concealed firearms carried by a peace or special police officer or persons with a weapons permit. b) Starter pistols not capable of expelling a projectile c) Oxygen medically prescribed d) All of the above A driver of a school bus, youth bus and SPAB shall refuse to transport dogs or other animals except for: - ANSWER a) Guide dogs b) Service dogs c) Signal dogs d) All of the above SPAB means _____. - ANSWER School Pupil Activity Bus A type 1 bus is designed to carry _____. - ANSWER more than 16 passengers plus the driver A type 2 bus is designed to carry _____. - ANSWER not more than 16 passengers and the driver The CHP shall adopt rules and regulations designed to promote the _____. - ANSWER safe operation of school buses You shall be ordered out of service for _____ hours if you are found to have _____ percent of alcohol in your blood. - ANSWER 24; 0.01 You cannot drive a commercial vehicle with a _____ percent of alcohol in your blood. - ANSWER 0.04 The carrier ID shall be legible from a distance of _____. - ANSWER 50 feet If you fail the CHP written or drive test _____ times, you cannot reapply for _____ days from the date of the third failure. - ANSWER 3; 45 Commercial drivers must have a physical every _____ years until they reach the age of 65, and then every _____ months thereafter. - ANSWER 2; 12 The physical can be on one form called _____. - ANSWER DL-51 form If the CHP waives the FIRST AID test, you must keep a _____. - ANSWER first aid card valid for the duration of your certificate If a vehicle is designed to carry _____ passengers or more including the driver, or is carrying 2 or more _____, it is classified as a _____. - ANSWER 10; wheelchairs; school bus The speed limit at a railroad crossing where there is not a CLEAR view down the tracks for _____ feet in either direction is _____ mph. - ANSWER 400; 15 When going down a grade in a bus with an _____ transmission and the RPMs get too high, the transmission will _____. - ANSWER automatic; automatically upshift You cannot make a U-turn in a residential district within _____ feet of an intersection. - ANSWER 200 You must activate your amber lights _____ feet before you stop. - ANSWER 200 Buses traveling in a convoy outside a business district must keep at least _____ feet between each other. - ANSWER 300 The CHP shall investigate _____. - ANSWER all school bus accidents You need a class _____ with a _____ endorsement, and be endorsed for school bus operations ("S" endorsement) to be a _____. - ANSWER B; Passenger ("P"); school bus driver A Vehicle Inspection Approval Certificate is valid for _____ months. - ANSWER 13 You must be at least _____ years old to drive a school bus. - ANSWER 18 Under no circumstances can you violate any restrictions placed on your _____. - ANSWER special driver certificate The Temporary Special Certificate is issued by _____ and is valid for _____ days. - ANSWER CHP; 180 The Permanent Special Certificate is issued by the _____. - ANSWER D