Passenger Endorsement Test Questions and Answers

Passenger Endorsement Test Questions and
Answers
Question 1
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?

a) No closer than 10 feet and no further than 40 feet, where you have the best view of
the tracks
b) No closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best view of
the tracks
c) No closer than 15 feet and no further than 30 feet, where you have the best view of
the tracks
Correct Answer
b) No closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best view
of the tracks



Question 2
When are you allowed to drive with an emergency exit door open?

a) You may never drive with an emergency exit door open
b) When you will only be moving a short distance
c) If the temperature in the cabin is uncomfortably hot
Correct Answer
a) You may never drive with an emergency exit door open



Question 3
When driving a bus, the emergency roof hatches:

a) Must always be completely closed and locked while the bus is moving
b) May be locked in a partially open position for fresh air
c) May be left in a closed but unlocked position
Correct Answer
b) May be locked in a partially open position for fresh air




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,Question 4
You are driving a 30 foot bus on a highway at 45 mph. The road is dry and visibility is
good. A safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you should be at least:

a) 3 seconds
b) 4 seconds
c) 5 seconds
Correct Answer
b) 4 seconds



Question 5
When you are driving, a hazard is:

a) Caused by conditions you cannot control
b) Less important than an emergency
c) Anyone or anything that may cause an unsafe condition
Correct Answer
c) Anyone or anything that may cause an unsafe condition



Question 6
When you are driving at night you must dim your headlights from high to low. What
should you do with your speed?

a) Drop 5 mph until your eyes adjust
b) Nothing, how well you can see should not affect speed
c) Slow down

Correct Answer
c) Slow down




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,Question 7
You are driving a 40 foot bus at 50 mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. You
should keep at least ___ seconds of space in front of your bus to be safe.

a) 5
b) 6
c) 8
Correct Answer
a) 5



Question 8
You are driving at night and you must dim your headlights from high to low. What
should you do with your speed?

a) Drop 5 mph until your eyes adjust
b) Slow down
c) Nothing, how well you can see should not affect your speed
Correct Answer
b) Slow down



Question 9
When you discharge an unruly rider, you should choose a place:

a) Near a police station
b) That is as safe as possible
c) Convenient for you

Correct Answer
b) That is as safe as possible




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, Question 10
Why is the proper adjustment and use of all mirrors so vital to the safe operation of
the school bus?

a) In order to observe the danger zones around the bus and look for the students,
traffic, and other objects in this area
b) In order to observe the danger zones around the bus
c) In order to clear up blind spots around the bus

Correct Answer
a) In order to observe the danger zones around the bus and look for the students,
traffic, and other objects in this area



Question 11
Which of these most affects the amount of traction your bus has?

a) The size of the tires
b) The drive wheels
c) The type and condition of the road surface
Correct Answer
c) The type and condition of the road surface



Question 12
A bus with riders aboard becomes disabled. The bus may be towed or pushed to a
safe place to discharge the passengers only:

a) If the distance is less than 1 mile
b) If getting off the bus sooner would be unsafe
c) By a licensed tow truck
Correct Answer
b) If getting off the bus sooner would be unsafe




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