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CALIFORNIA BUS FLEET TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION Exam – Practice Questions &
Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
CALIFORNIA BUS FLEET TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
250 Practice Exam Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
Category Details
Common ASE Transit Bus (H1–H8), California School Bus Mechanic
Certifications Certification, California Transit Vehicle Technician Certification
Governing CCR Title 13 (Motor Carrier Safety), California Vehicle Code, CHP
Regulations Motor Carrier Safety Rules
California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Air Resources Board
Key Regulators
(CARB), DMV
Primary Inspection
45-day or 3,000-mile inspection; 13-month CHP terminal inspection
Cycle
Emissions 2010 or newer engines for GVWR >26,000 lbs; DPF/SCR systems;
Requirements DEF
CARB Zero-Emission
100% ZEB purchases by 2029; full fleet transition by 2040
Mandate
FMVSS, CHP Motor Carrier Safety Rules, OSHA 1910.269 (High
Safety Standards
Voltage)
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SECTION 1: CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS & CHP REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-50)
1. Under California Code of Regulations Title 13, how often must a school bus be inspected?
A) Every 30 days
B) Every 45 days or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first
C) Every 90 days
D) Annually
Answer: B
CCR Title 13, Section 1232 requires school buses, SPABs, PABs, and GPPVs to be inspected every
45 calendar days or 3,000 miles, whichever occurs first. This is a core California requirement for
pupil transportation safety.
2. What is the CHP's required inspection interval for bus terminals?
A) Every 6 months
B) Every 13 months
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C) Every 24 months
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B
The CHP is legally required to inspect bus terminals at least once every 13 months. For terminals
with more than 100 buses, the inspection must be unannounced.
3. What does the "13-inch" inspection refer to in California bus maintenance?
A) Tire diameter
B) Brake adjustment limit
C) Steering wheel diameter
D) Clearance between the brake shoe and drum
Answer: B
The 13-inch inspection refers to the brake adjustment limit for certain bus brake chamber sizes.
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Brake pushrod travel must not exceed the adjustment limit for the specific chamber type,
ensuring proper braking performance.
4. Which California regulation governs the inspection and maintenance of school buses?
A) Title 8
B) Title 13
C) Title 17
D) Title 24
Answer: B
California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 6, Article 6 (Section 1232) governs
the inspection and maintenance of school buses, SPABs, PABs, and GPPVs.
5. What is the CHP Form 108A used for?
A) Driver certification
CALIFORNIA BUS FLEET TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION Exam – Practice Questions &
Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
CALIFORNIA BUS FLEET TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
250 Practice Exam Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
Category Details
Common ASE Transit Bus (H1–H8), California School Bus Mechanic
Certifications Certification, California Transit Vehicle Technician Certification
Governing CCR Title 13 (Motor Carrier Safety), California Vehicle Code, CHP
Regulations Motor Carrier Safety Rules
California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Air Resources Board
Key Regulators
(CARB), DMV
Primary Inspection
45-day or 3,000-mile inspection; 13-month CHP terminal inspection
Cycle
Emissions 2010 or newer engines for GVWR >26,000 lbs; DPF/SCR systems;
Requirements DEF
CARB Zero-Emission
100% ZEB purchases by 2029; full fleet transition by 2040
Mandate
FMVSS, CHP Motor Carrier Safety Rules, OSHA 1910.269 (High
Safety Standards
Voltage)
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SECTION 1: CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS & CHP REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-50)
1. Under California Code of Regulations Title 13, how often must a school bus be inspected?
A) Every 30 days
B) Every 45 days or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first
C) Every 90 days
D) Annually
Answer: B
CCR Title 13, Section 1232 requires school buses, SPABs, PABs, and GPPVs to be inspected every
45 calendar days or 3,000 miles, whichever occurs first. This is a core California requirement for
pupil transportation safety.
2. What is the CHP's required inspection interval for bus terminals?
A) Every 6 months
B) Every 13 months
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C) Every 24 months
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B
The CHP is legally required to inspect bus terminals at least once every 13 months. For terminals
with more than 100 buses, the inspection must be unannounced.
3. What does the "13-inch" inspection refer to in California bus maintenance?
A) Tire diameter
B) Brake adjustment limit
C) Steering wheel diameter
D) Clearance between the brake shoe and drum
Answer: B
The 13-inch inspection refers to the brake adjustment limit for certain bus brake chamber sizes.
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Brake pushrod travel must not exceed the adjustment limit for the specific chamber type,
ensuring proper braking performance.
4. Which California regulation governs the inspection and maintenance of school buses?
A) Title 8
B) Title 13
C) Title 17
D) Title 24
Answer: B
California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 6, Article 6 (Section 1232) governs
the inspection and maintenance of school buses, SPABs, PABs, and GPPVs.
5. What is the CHP Form 108A used for?
A) Driver certification
