California CHP School Bus Test
2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
How old could you be to drive a bus - ANSWER ✔✔It is unlawful for a
person to be under 18 to drive a school bus, you must be 18 or older
How many hours of training should you have? - ANSWER ✔✔You
must have minimum of 40 hours of training
20 hours in a classroom
20 hours of behind the wheel
Who approve all course of study - ANSWER ✔✔The California
Department of Education approves all course of study CDE
,Who is responsible for the certification? - ANSWER ✔✔The DMV is
responsible for the certification and the denial process
Who is responsible for the safety program test? - ANSWER ✔✔The
CHP is responsible for the safety of the program and administration, the
test (written and the behind the wheel test)
What are the two types of buses? - ANSWER ✔✔Type one: is more
than 16 passengers and the driver
Type two: is no more than 16 passengers and the driver
When should a logbook be carried? - ANSWER ✔✔Logbooks do not
need to be carried - less than 100 air miles from the Home terminal, a
record is kept locally, and the drives less than 10 hours
What endorsement do you need on your CDL? - ANSWER ✔✔Your
CDL is required to have a class B with a (P) passenger and (S) school
bus endorsement and 29 restriction
What lamp system should be turned on and when - ANSWER
✔✔Amber lamps on in a light system must be turned on 200 feet prior to
loading and unloading students
What card must be valid to drive? - ANSWER ✔✔You must have your
first aid must be valid through out the term of the school bus certificate
, What will put you out of service? - ANSWER ✔✔0.01% - 0.03% BAC
will put a school bus driver out of service for 24 hours - 0.04% an
offense.
What should you wear when you're in motion and what should be
closed? - ANSWER ✔✔When the bus is in motion, and the door shall
be closed, and your seatbelt must be fastened
Who should remain seated - ANSWER ✔✔The passengers must
remain seated, while bus is in motion - exception is an adult acting on
request of the driver, officer, instructor, or bus sales/manufacturer.
What is your visual lead time? - ANSWER ✔✔The visual lead time
should be at least 12 seconds in the city driving and 20 to 30 seconds at
higher speeds
What is not allowed on the bus? - ANSWER ✔✔Alcoholic beverages
cannot be transported on the school bus at any time
What is the speed limit at a railroad? - ANSWER ✔✔The speed limit
at a railroad crossing, when visibility is less than 400 feet in each
direction 15 mph
When traveling what is the feet convoy - ANSWER ✔✔Buses
traveling in a convoy - at least 300 feet between each other
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2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
How old could you be to drive a bus - ANSWER ✔✔It is unlawful for a
person to be under 18 to drive a school bus, you must be 18 or older
How many hours of training should you have? - ANSWER ✔✔You
must have minimum of 40 hours of training
20 hours in a classroom
20 hours of behind the wheel
Who approve all course of study - ANSWER ✔✔The California
Department of Education approves all course of study CDE
,Who is responsible for the certification? - ANSWER ✔✔The DMV is
responsible for the certification and the denial process
Who is responsible for the safety program test? - ANSWER ✔✔The
CHP is responsible for the safety of the program and administration, the
test (written and the behind the wheel test)
What are the two types of buses? - ANSWER ✔✔Type one: is more
than 16 passengers and the driver
Type two: is no more than 16 passengers and the driver
When should a logbook be carried? - ANSWER ✔✔Logbooks do not
need to be carried - less than 100 air miles from the Home terminal, a
record is kept locally, and the drives less than 10 hours
What endorsement do you need on your CDL? - ANSWER ✔✔Your
CDL is required to have a class B with a (P) passenger and (S) school
bus endorsement and 29 restriction
What lamp system should be turned on and when - ANSWER
✔✔Amber lamps on in a light system must be turned on 200 feet prior to
loading and unloading students
What card must be valid to drive? - ANSWER ✔✔You must have your
first aid must be valid through out the term of the school bus certificate
, What will put you out of service? - ANSWER ✔✔0.01% - 0.03% BAC
will put a school bus driver out of service for 24 hours - 0.04% an
offense.
What should you wear when you're in motion and what should be
closed? - ANSWER ✔✔When the bus is in motion, and the door shall
be closed, and your seatbelt must be fastened
Who should remain seated - ANSWER ✔✔The passengers must
remain seated, while bus is in motion - exception is an adult acting on
request of the driver, officer, instructor, or bus sales/manufacturer.
What is your visual lead time? - ANSWER ✔✔The visual lead time
should be at least 12 seconds in the city driving and 20 to 30 seconds at
higher speeds
What is not allowed on the bus? - ANSWER ✔✔Alcoholic beverages
cannot be transported on the school bus at any time
What is the speed limit at a railroad? - ANSWER ✔✔The speed limit
at a railroad crossing, when visibility is less than 400 feet in each
direction 15 mph
When traveling what is the feet convoy - ANSWER ✔✔Buses
traveling in a convoy - at least 300 feet between each other
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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