NC School Bus Driver Practice Questions
with Solutions 2024
The driver's most important responsibility is to: - ANS-transport students to school safely
& on schedule
The person who has the authority to assign a substitute bus is: - ANS-your supervisor
Who has the responsibility of cleaning the bus on a daily basis? - ANS-driver
Which of these are a ways to keep a reliable, "on-time" operating schedule - ANS-arrive
at the school at the same time each day
encourage your passengers to be prompt
prepare for unusual weather & road conditions
Which of the following items are prohibited on a school bus? - ANS-guns, gasoline,
large class projects
Who has the responsibility of setting the up passenger stops? - ANS-the principal (or
designated person)
The DMV can cancel school bus certification for which of the following: - ANS-bad
driving record, medical reasons, revocation or suspension of drivers license
A PJC (Prayer for Judgement Continues): - ANS-has no effect on a driver's school bus
certification, is considered the same as a conviction for a school bus driver
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - ANS-4/32 of an inch
Why must you do a vechicle inspection? - ANS-for safety & required by federal state
laws
L-A-B is used to describe: - ANS-air brake test
What does LAB stand for? - ANS-Leaks, alarm, button pop-out
, What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus? - ANS-45 mph
How far from the nearest rail of a railway grade crossing must a driver stop the
school bus? - ANS-15 feet
Conditions that must exist for a motorist to be in violation of the school bus stop law
include: - ANS-the bus is displaying its mechanical stop signal or flashing red stop lights
the bus is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers display a
plainly visible "school bus" sign
Procedure for parking the school bus include: - ANS-turn off all equipment switches
check interior for students, damage & items left
close windows and roof hatches
Forceful intermittent braking is synonymous with - ANS-snubbing
What should you do when you run off the pavement - ANS-do not try to turn back onto
the pavement immediately
release accelerator cautiously, reducing the speed of the bus gradually
avoid braking
check traffic in both directions and drive back onto the roadway at a safe place when
traffic is clear
If you have to drive through a deep puddle of water, what should you do to minimize
braking problems? - ANS-lightly press and hold brake pedal while maintaining speed
through the puddle
The most slippery road surface is: - ANS-wet (melting) ice
How far ahead should you look while driving? - ANS-12-15 seconds How often
should you check your mirrors? - ANS-every 5 - 8 seconds If you must park your
bus by the side of the road: - ANS-turn on your hazard lights Where is it illegal to
pass? - ANS-hills, intersections & railroad crossings
If you are meeting a vehicle near the center line, you should: - ANS-ride to the
right, reduce your speed & ride off the road if necessary
with Solutions 2024
The driver's most important responsibility is to: - ANS-transport students to school safely
& on schedule
The person who has the authority to assign a substitute bus is: - ANS-your supervisor
Who has the responsibility of cleaning the bus on a daily basis? - ANS-driver
Which of these are a ways to keep a reliable, "on-time" operating schedule - ANS-arrive
at the school at the same time each day
encourage your passengers to be prompt
prepare for unusual weather & road conditions
Which of the following items are prohibited on a school bus? - ANS-guns, gasoline,
large class projects
Who has the responsibility of setting the up passenger stops? - ANS-the principal (or
designated person)
The DMV can cancel school bus certification for which of the following: - ANS-bad
driving record, medical reasons, revocation or suspension of drivers license
A PJC (Prayer for Judgement Continues): - ANS-has no effect on a driver's school bus
certification, is considered the same as a conviction for a school bus driver
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - ANS-4/32 of an inch
Why must you do a vechicle inspection? - ANS-for safety & required by federal state
laws
L-A-B is used to describe: - ANS-air brake test
What does LAB stand for? - ANS-Leaks, alarm, button pop-out
, What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus? - ANS-45 mph
How far from the nearest rail of a railway grade crossing must a driver stop the
school bus? - ANS-15 feet
Conditions that must exist for a motorist to be in violation of the school bus stop law
include: - ANS-the bus is displaying its mechanical stop signal or flashing red stop lights
the bus is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers display a
plainly visible "school bus" sign
Procedure for parking the school bus include: - ANS-turn off all equipment switches
check interior for students, damage & items left
close windows and roof hatches
Forceful intermittent braking is synonymous with - ANS-snubbing
What should you do when you run off the pavement - ANS-do not try to turn back onto
the pavement immediately
release accelerator cautiously, reducing the speed of the bus gradually
avoid braking
check traffic in both directions and drive back onto the roadway at a safe place when
traffic is clear
If you have to drive through a deep puddle of water, what should you do to minimize
braking problems? - ANS-lightly press and hold brake pedal while maintaining speed
through the puddle
The most slippery road surface is: - ANS-wet (melting) ice
How far ahead should you look while driving? - ANS-12-15 seconds How often
should you check your mirrors? - ANS-every 5 - 8 seconds If you must park your
bus by the side of the road: - ANS-turn on your hazard lights Where is it illegal to
pass? - ANS-hills, intersections & railroad crossings
If you are meeting a vehicle near the center line, you should: - ANS-ride to the
right, reduce your speed & ride off the road if necessary
