CHP TEST 3 STUDY SHEET DRIVING TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1
If you are transporting non students you are required to do what?
A. not a SPAB
B. Required to cover the red crossover lights
C. Required to cover the school bus signs
D. Both b and c - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. Both b and c
2
When traveling in a convoy outside of a business or residence district the driver shall keep a distance of
not less than _____ feet between buses.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅C. 300
3
When properly adjusted the driver should be able to see at least _____ feet to the rear of the vehicle in
both the right and left flat exterior mirrors.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅B. 200
4
A school bus is required to have a horn that is in good working order and capable of emitting sound
audible from at least _____ feet.
A. 100
,B. 150
C. 200
D. 500 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅C. 200
5
5. The strobe light on a school bus may only be lighted when visibility is reduced to _____ feet.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. 500
6
If a driver fails to receive the required training in his or her training period the department may give the
driver 30 days to make up such training. The second time the driver fails to receive the required training
the department may _____ the drivers special certificate.
A. Suspend for 30 days
B. Suspend for 60 days
C. Cancel
D. Revoke - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅C. Cancel
7
On a drivers daily inspection he or she must check all except:
A. Brakes
B. The modesty panel
C. The engine compartment
D. The red crossover lights - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅C. The engine compartment
8
On an activity trip emergency procedures must be performed.
,A. Once yearly
B. Twice yearly
C. Prior to departure
D. Before leaving and before returning - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅C. Prior to departure
9
When a brake down occurs within 500 feet of the crest of a hill or curve the driver will place reflectors
at:
A. 10, 100, and 200 feet behind the bus
B. 10, 500, and 1000 feet behind the bus
C. One at less than 100 feet and more than 500 feet toward the curve
D. One at no less than 100 nor more than 500 feet toward the curve - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. One at
no less than 100 nor more than 500 feet toward the curve
10
A wheelchair bus shall be equipped with two fire extinguishers each with a rating of:
A. 4 B:C
B. not more than 8 B:C
C. 8 B:C
D. Not less than 8 B:C - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. Not less than 8 B:C
11
A school bus driver has _____ hours to report a red light violator.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 24 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. 24
12
, Before being allowed to drive a school bus on a highway unsupervised a driver must show that he/she
can:
A. Identify all gauges and controls
B. Safely operate the vehicle
C. Perform a complete pre-trip
D. Pass all written tests - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅B. Safely operate the vehicle
13
Who is responsible for adopting rules and regulations designed to promote the safe operation of school
buses.
A. Department of Motor Vehicles
B. California Highway Patrol
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Justice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅B. California Highway Patrol
14
All behind the wheel training must be given by _____
A. A state certified instructor
B. A CHP officer
C. A delegated behind the wheel trainer
D. Both the first and third answers - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. Both the first and third answers
15
Who issues your permanent certificate?
A. Department of Motor Vehicles
B. California Highway Patrol
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Justice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Department of Motor Vehicles
ANSWERS
1
If you are transporting non students you are required to do what?
A. not a SPAB
B. Required to cover the red crossover lights
C. Required to cover the school bus signs
D. Both b and c - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. Both b and c
2
When traveling in a convoy outside of a business or residence district the driver shall keep a distance of
not less than _____ feet between buses.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅C. 300
3
When properly adjusted the driver should be able to see at least _____ feet to the rear of the vehicle in
both the right and left flat exterior mirrors.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅B. 200
4
A school bus is required to have a horn that is in good working order and capable of emitting sound
audible from at least _____ feet.
A. 100
,B. 150
C. 200
D. 500 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅C. 200
5
5. The strobe light on a school bus may only be lighted when visibility is reduced to _____ feet.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. 500
6
If a driver fails to receive the required training in his or her training period the department may give the
driver 30 days to make up such training. The second time the driver fails to receive the required training
the department may _____ the drivers special certificate.
A. Suspend for 30 days
B. Suspend for 60 days
C. Cancel
D. Revoke - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅C. Cancel
7
On a drivers daily inspection he or she must check all except:
A. Brakes
B. The modesty panel
C. The engine compartment
D. The red crossover lights - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅C. The engine compartment
8
On an activity trip emergency procedures must be performed.
,A. Once yearly
B. Twice yearly
C. Prior to departure
D. Before leaving and before returning - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅C. Prior to departure
9
When a brake down occurs within 500 feet of the crest of a hill or curve the driver will place reflectors
at:
A. 10, 100, and 200 feet behind the bus
B. 10, 500, and 1000 feet behind the bus
C. One at less than 100 feet and more than 500 feet toward the curve
D. One at no less than 100 nor more than 500 feet toward the curve - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. One at
no less than 100 nor more than 500 feet toward the curve
10
A wheelchair bus shall be equipped with two fire extinguishers each with a rating of:
A. 4 B:C
B. not more than 8 B:C
C. 8 B:C
D. Not less than 8 B:C - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. Not less than 8 B:C
11
A school bus driver has _____ hours to report a red light violator.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 24 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. 24
12
, Before being allowed to drive a school bus on a highway unsupervised a driver must show that he/she
can:
A. Identify all gauges and controls
B. Safely operate the vehicle
C. Perform a complete pre-trip
D. Pass all written tests - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅B. Safely operate the vehicle
13
Who is responsible for adopting rules and regulations designed to promote the safe operation of school
buses.
A. Department of Motor Vehicles
B. California Highway Patrol
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Justice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅B. California Highway Patrol
14
All behind the wheel training must be given by _____
A. A state certified instructor
B. A CHP officer
C. A delegated behind the wheel trainer
D. Both the first and third answers - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅D. Both the first and third answers
15
Who issues your permanent certificate?
A. Department of Motor Vehicles
B. California Highway Patrol
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Justice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A. Department of Motor Vehicles
