CDL School Bus UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A school bus driver driving a bus carrying 30 passengers must have which of these? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a. A commercial driver license.
b. A school bus endorsement.
c. All of them. ✓
d. A passenger endorsement.
When you are unloading students at a bus stop, where should the students walk after exiting the
bus? - CORRECT ANSWER - At least 10 feet away from the bus to a position where you
can plainly see them.
You are loading students along the route. When should you activate your alternating flashing
amber warning lamps? - CORRECT ANSWER - If the school bus is so equipped, activate
alternating flashing amber warning lamps before the school bus stop in accordance with state
law.
What is the mirror mounted inside the bus directly above the windshield on the driver's side used
for? - CORRECT ANSWER - To monitor passenger activity inside the bus and possibly
provide limited visibility directly behind the bus.
Side cross view mirrors should show you the entire area from the front bumper to which area? -
CORRECT ANSWER - To where direct vision is possible.
Why should you use extra caution at a passive highway rail crossing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Because the decision to proceed is entirely up to you and you must use your
eyes and ears to determine if a train is coming and if you have sufficient space to cross safely.
Which places are blind spots for the flat left and right side outside mirrors on the school bus? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a. Immediately below the mirrors.
b. Directly in back of the rear bumper.
, c. In all of these places. ✓
d. Immediately in front of the mirrors.
How far from the nearest rail must you stop at a railroad crossing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Where you have the best view of the tracks no closer than 15 feet and no
farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
How far around the bus does the danger zone extend? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 feet
You should wait to activate your alternating flashing red lamps until which of the following
happens? - CORRECT ANSWER - Traffic is stopped a safe distance away.
Outside left and right side flat mirrors should show you the rear tires where they touch the
ground, and how far behind the bus? - CORRECT ANSWER - 200 feet or 4 bus lengths.
How should you use your brakes if your bus is equipped with antilock brakes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Use only the braking force needed to stop safely and stay in control.
How many emergency evacuation drills should all school bus drivers and their students
participate in annually? - CORRECT ANSWER - Two.
What should students do if they drop an object? - CORRECT ANSWER - Move to a point
of safety and attract your attention.
Backing a school bus is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Strongly discouraged, you should back
your bus only when you have no other safe way to move the vehicle.
Once you reach the school bus stop, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - bring the bus to
a full stop with the front bumper at least 10 feet away from the students.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A school bus driver driving a bus carrying 30 passengers must have which of these? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a. A commercial driver license.
b. A school bus endorsement.
c. All of them. ✓
d. A passenger endorsement.
When you are unloading students at a bus stop, where should the students walk after exiting the
bus? - CORRECT ANSWER - At least 10 feet away from the bus to a position where you
can plainly see them.
You are loading students along the route. When should you activate your alternating flashing
amber warning lamps? - CORRECT ANSWER - If the school bus is so equipped, activate
alternating flashing amber warning lamps before the school bus stop in accordance with state
law.
What is the mirror mounted inside the bus directly above the windshield on the driver's side used
for? - CORRECT ANSWER - To monitor passenger activity inside the bus and possibly
provide limited visibility directly behind the bus.
Side cross view mirrors should show you the entire area from the front bumper to which area? -
CORRECT ANSWER - To where direct vision is possible.
Why should you use extra caution at a passive highway rail crossing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Because the decision to proceed is entirely up to you and you must use your
eyes and ears to determine if a train is coming and if you have sufficient space to cross safely.
Which places are blind spots for the flat left and right side outside mirrors on the school bus? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a. Immediately below the mirrors.
b. Directly in back of the rear bumper.
, c. In all of these places. ✓
d. Immediately in front of the mirrors.
How far from the nearest rail must you stop at a railroad crossing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Where you have the best view of the tracks no closer than 15 feet and no
farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
How far around the bus does the danger zone extend? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 feet
You should wait to activate your alternating flashing red lamps until which of the following
happens? - CORRECT ANSWER - Traffic is stopped a safe distance away.
Outside left and right side flat mirrors should show you the rear tires where they touch the
ground, and how far behind the bus? - CORRECT ANSWER - 200 feet or 4 bus lengths.
How should you use your brakes if your bus is equipped with antilock brakes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Use only the braking force needed to stop safely and stay in control.
How many emergency evacuation drills should all school bus drivers and their students
participate in annually? - CORRECT ANSWER - Two.
What should students do if they drop an object? - CORRECT ANSWER - Move to a point
of safety and attract your attention.
Backing a school bus is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Strongly discouraged, you should back
your bus only when you have no other safe way to move the vehicle.
Once you reach the school bus stop, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - bring the bus to
a full stop with the front bumper at least 10 feet away from the students.
