CDL BUS TEST UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The overhead inside rear-view mirror is used to - CORRECT ANSWER - monitor
passenger activity inside the bus
Which of the following statements is true about students who must cross in front of the bus after
exiting it? - CORRECT ANSWER - when the driver signals that it is safe to proceed, the
students should cross the street while remaining in the driver's view
You MUST evacuate everyone from your school bus if - CORRECT ANSWER - the bus
is stalled on a railroad track, even if there is no train in sight
Immediately after stopping, you should first - CORRECT ANSWER - activate the
alternating flashing red lights and ensure that the stop arm is extended
When unloading students at a school, you should - CORRECT ANSWER - tell students to
remain seated until they are told to exit
Before you proceed through a railroad crossing, make sure that your bus will have enough
containment to completely clear the railroad tracks. As a general rule, adequate containment is -
CORRECT ANSWER - the length of the bus plus 15 feet
While you're loading students, if you cannot account for a student, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - secure the bus, take the key, and check around and underneath the
bus for the student
What color are all school buses painted? - CORRECT ANSWER - national school bus
glossy yellow
For up to ______ of parents, the school bus driver is the only school official they ever meet. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 85%
, Which of the following statements about evacuation procedures is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER - if time allows, notify the dispatch office about your situation, your location,
and the type of assistance you need
You should adjust the outside left and right side flat mirrors so you can see - CORRECT
ANSWER - 200 feet behind the bus and the left and right rear tires touching the ground
A passive railroad crossing - CORRECT ANSWER - doesn't have any type of traffic
control device
Which of the following will confirm that your bus is equipped with an antilock braking system
(ABS)? - CORRECT ANSWER - a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel
will light when you start the engine
In addition to spare electrical fuses (if equipped), three red reflective triangles, and a working
fire extinguisher, emergency equipment for a school bus includes - CORRECT
ANSWER - a first-aid kit and a body fluid cleanup kit
After you decide on the best type of evacuation, what must you do next? - CORRECT
ANSWER - secure the bus
During your pre-trip vehicle inspection test, make sure that - CORRECT ANSWER - the
emergency exit warning devices work, exits are undamaged, and secure
Which of the following statements about the special dangers of loading and unloading is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER - tell students to leave any dropped objects, move out of danger
zones, and get your attention to retrieve the objects
The blind spot behind the bus may extend up to ________, depending on the length and width of
the bus. - CORRECT ANSWER - 400 feet
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The overhead inside rear-view mirror is used to - CORRECT ANSWER - monitor
passenger activity inside the bus
Which of the following statements is true about students who must cross in front of the bus after
exiting it? - CORRECT ANSWER - when the driver signals that it is safe to proceed, the
students should cross the street while remaining in the driver's view
You MUST evacuate everyone from your school bus if - CORRECT ANSWER - the bus
is stalled on a railroad track, even if there is no train in sight
Immediately after stopping, you should first - CORRECT ANSWER - activate the
alternating flashing red lights and ensure that the stop arm is extended
When unloading students at a school, you should - CORRECT ANSWER - tell students to
remain seated until they are told to exit
Before you proceed through a railroad crossing, make sure that your bus will have enough
containment to completely clear the railroad tracks. As a general rule, adequate containment is -
CORRECT ANSWER - the length of the bus plus 15 feet
While you're loading students, if you cannot account for a student, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - secure the bus, take the key, and check around and underneath the
bus for the student
What color are all school buses painted? - CORRECT ANSWER - national school bus
glossy yellow
For up to ______ of parents, the school bus driver is the only school official they ever meet. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 85%
, Which of the following statements about evacuation procedures is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER - if time allows, notify the dispatch office about your situation, your location,
and the type of assistance you need
You should adjust the outside left and right side flat mirrors so you can see - CORRECT
ANSWER - 200 feet behind the bus and the left and right rear tires touching the ground
A passive railroad crossing - CORRECT ANSWER - doesn't have any type of traffic
control device
Which of the following will confirm that your bus is equipped with an antilock braking system
(ABS)? - CORRECT ANSWER - a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel
will light when you start the engine
In addition to spare electrical fuses (if equipped), three red reflective triangles, and a working
fire extinguisher, emergency equipment for a school bus includes - CORRECT
ANSWER - a first-aid kit and a body fluid cleanup kit
After you decide on the best type of evacuation, what must you do next? - CORRECT
ANSWER - secure the bus
During your pre-trip vehicle inspection test, make sure that - CORRECT ANSWER - the
emergency exit warning devices work, exits are undamaged, and secure
Which of the following statements about the special dangers of loading and unloading is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER - tell students to leave any dropped objects, move out of danger
zones, and get your attention to retrieve the objects
The blind spot behind the bus may extend up to ________, depending on the length and width of
the bus. - CORRECT ANSWER - 400 feet
