CDL School Bus Endorsement
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is a school bus endorsement?
✔✔Authorization on a CDL that allows a driver to transport students
Why is special training required to drive a school bus?
✔✔Because children require extra safety and care
What color are most school buses for visibility?
✔✔Yellow
What is the purpose of flashing amber lights?
✔✔To warn traffic the bus is preparing to stop
What do red flashing lights mean on a school bus?
✔✔Traffic must stop
What is the main danger zone around a school bus?
✔✔Areas where the driver cannot see children
Why is the front of the bus considered high risk?
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,✔✔Children may cross there
What is the crossing arm used for?
✔✔To keep students at a safe distance in front of the bus
What should a driver do before students cross the road?
✔✔Make sure all traffic has stopped
Why is mirror adjustment important?
✔✔To see students around the bus
What is the purpose of a pre-trip inspection?
✔✔To ensure the bus is safe to drive
Why must emergency exits be checked?
✔✔To make sure they work in emergencies
What is the role of a bus driver at a stop?
✔✔To protect students while boarding and leaving
Why is counting students important?
✔✔To ensure none are missing or left behind
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,What is the safest way for students to cross in front of the bus?
✔✔When the driver signals it is safe
Why must the bus remain stopped until students are seated?
✔✔To prevent injuries
What is required when approaching a railroad crossing?
✔✔Stopping and checking for trains
Why should radios and fans be turned off at crossings?
✔✔To hear approaching trains
What should a driver do if a train is coming?
✔✔Remain stopped
What is the purpose of evacuation drills?
✔✔To prepare students for emergencies
Where should students go after evacuation?
✔✔To a safe area away from traffic
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, Why is it important to use the safest exit during evacuation?
✔✔Some exits may be blocked
What should a driver do if the bus breaks down?
✔✔Secure the bus and call for help
Why are reflectors used on the road?
✔✔To warn other drivers
What is the main purpose of hazard lights?
✔✔To alert others of a stopped bus
Why must the parking brake be set during stops?
✔✔To prevent the bus from rolling
What is the correct position of the steering wheel during loading?
✔✔Straight
Why is student discipline important on the bus?
✔✔It keeps everyone safe
What should be done if a student distracts the driver?
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is a school bus endorsement?
✔✔Authorization on a CDL that allows a driver to transport students
Why is special training required to drive a school bus?
✔✔Because children require extra safety and care
What color are most school buses for visibility?
✔✔Yellow
What is the purpose of flashing amber lights?
✔✔To warn traffic the bus is preparing to stop
What do red flashing lights mean on a school bus?
✔✔Traffic must stop
What is the main danger zone around a school bus?
✔✔Areas where the driver cannot see children
Why is the front of the bus considered high risk?
1
,✔✔Children may cross there
What is the crossing arm used for?
✔✔To keep students at a safe distance in front of the bus
What should a driver do before students cross the road?
✔✔Make sure all traffic has stopped
Why is mirror adjustment important?
✔✔To see students around the bus
What is the purpose of a pre-trip inspection?
✔✔To ensure the bus is safe to drive
Why must emergency exits be checked?
✔✔To make sure they work in emergencies
What is the role of a bus driver at a stop?
✔✔To protect students while boarding and leaving
Why is counting students important?
✔✔To ensure none are missing or left behind
2
,What is the safest way for students to cross in front of the bus?
✔✔When the driver signals it is safe
Why must the bus remain stopped until students are seated?
✔✔To prevent injuries
What is required when approaching a railroad crossing?
✔✔Stopping and checking for trains
Why should radios and fans be turned off at crossings?
✔✔To hear approaching trains
What should a driver do if a train is coming?
✔✔Remain stopped
What is the purpose of evacuation drills?
✔✔To prepare students for emergencies
Where should students go after evacuation?
✔✔To a safe area away from traffic
3
, Why is it important to use the safest exit during evacuation?
✔✔Some exits may be blocked
What should a driver do if the bus breaks down?
✔✔Secure the bus and call for help
Why are reflectors used on the road?
✔✔To warn other drivers
What is the main purpose of hazard lights?
✔✔To alert others of a stopped bus
Why must the parking brake be set during stops?
✔✔To prevent the bus from rolling
What is the correct position of the steering wheel during loading?
✔✔Straight
Why is student discipline important on the bus?
✔✔It keeps everyone safe
What should be done if a student distracts the driver?
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