School Bus Endorsement UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A "school bus" means: - CORRECT ANSWER - A vehicle under agreement with the
school or school district to transport children to or from school.
True or False: Type III school buses must be painted yellow and carry required safety/emergency
equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
An employer is required to test which employees for drug/alcohol abuse? - CORRECT
ANSWER - All drivers, mechanics, and dispatchers
The following must have a passenger endorsement. - CORRECT ANSWER - Anyone
driving a vehicle with a capacity of over 16 persons
The Department of Public Safety is required to conduct: - CORRECT ANSWER -A
criminal records check and driver's license check
True or false: as long as an applicant has not had a felony conviction in the last five years, he/she
is eligible for a school bus endorsement. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
A school bus driver is required to have a physical how frequently? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Every two years
True or False: A school district must abide by the state rules for physical examination and cannot
require an additional examination. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
True or False: The individual district or contractor can determine the kind of training required for
their drivers. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
, True or False: Only those drivers who will be transporting special needs students need training in
student management. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Certification of training and driving evaluations are required by the state how frequently? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Annually
True or False: Both Federal laws and Minnesota laws say a 16 year old may operate a school
bus. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
The school bus written endorsement test must be repeated how frequently? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Every four years
A disqualifying offense is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER - A felony offense, fifth
degree sexual conduct, or indecent exposure.
A request to reinstate a license canceled for a disqualifying offense may take place after: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Five years
You may operate a school bus as long as the blood alcohol reading is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - zero
When a private contractor drives for a school district: - CORRECT ANSWER - Drivers
must follow the district policies if different than the company's policies
When a school bus is operated on public streets and highways, who enforces the rules? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The police
According to the state law, Who must provide safety training for the students? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The school district
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A "school bus" means: - CORRECT ANSWER - A vehicle under agreement with the
school or school district to transport children to or from school.
True or False: Type III school buses must be painted yellow and carry required safety/emergency
equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
An employer is required to test which employees for drug/alcohol abuse? - CORRECT
ANSWER - All drivers, mechanics, and dispatchers
The following must have a passenger endorsement. - CORRECT ANSWER - Anyone
driving a vehicle with a capacity of over 16 persons
The Department of Public Safety is required to conduct: - CORRECT ANSWER -A
criminal records check and driver's license check
True or false: as long as an applicant has not had a felony conviction in the last five years, he/she
is eligible for a school bus endorsement. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
A school bus driver is required to have a physical how frequently? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Every two years
True or False: A school district must abide by the state rules for physical examination and cannot
require an additional examination. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
True or False: The individual district or contractor can determine the kind of training required for
their drivers. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
, True or False: Only those drivers who will be transporting special needs students need training in
student management. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Certification of training and driving evaluations are required by the state how frequently? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Annually
True or False: Both Federal laws and Minnesota laws say a 16 year old may operate a school
bus. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
The school bus written endorsement test must be repeated how frequently? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Every four years
A disqualifying offense is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER - A felony offense, fifth
degree sexual conduct, or indecent exposure.
A request to reinstate a license canceled for a disqualifying offense may take place after: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Five years
You may operate a school bus as long as the blood alcohol reading is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - zero
When a private contractor drives for a school district: - CORRECT ANSWER - Drivers
must follow the district policies if different than the company's policies
When a school bus is operated on public streets and highways, who enforces the rules? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The police
According to the state law, Who must provide safety training for the students? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The school district
