CDL School Bus Test 2026
Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective
triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus
drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment -
ANSWER ✔✔Three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit.
A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber lights
indicator, if equipped, the alternately flashing red lights indicator and the
strobe light indicator, if equipped. - ANSWER ✔✔True
,School bus drivers must also check the following external lights and
reflectors: - ANSWER ✔✔1. Strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if
equipped.
2. Alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped.
3. Alternately flashing red lights.
If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to the
left front window of the school bus. - ANSWER ✔✔False
Check that the entry door is not damaged and: - ANSWER
✔✔Operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside.
Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during a pre-trip
inspection? - ANSWER ✔✔Yes
On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry should be
checked for: - ANSWER ✔✔Door operation, hand rails, entry step
condition and handicap lift if equipped
When checking a handicap lift the things that you should look for are: -
ANSWER ✔✔Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how
lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be fully retracted
and latched.
, Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate smoothly
and close securely from the outside. - ANSWER ✔✔False
Check all emergency exits and show that: - ANSWER ✔✔They are
not damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside and
the warning devices are working.
During the pre-trip inspection you should check for broken seat frames
and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor - ANSWER
✔✔True
Should you check passenger exit mirrors? - ANSWER ✔✔Yes
During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus a check should
be made to see that: - ANSWER ✔✔The vehicle is sitting level (front
and rear) and if air-equipped, check for audible air leaks from the
suspension system.
A compartment check includes: - ANSWER ✔✔Checking that
baggage and all other exterior compartment doors are not damaged,
operate properly and latch securely
A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure,
connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition
these items should be checked: - ANSWER ✔✔Battery connections
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Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective
triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus
drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment -
ANSWER ✔✔Three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit.
A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber lights
indicator, if equipped, the alternately flashing red lights indicator and the
strobe light indicator, if equipped. - ANSWER ✔✔True
,School bus drivers must also check the following external lights and
reflectors: - ANSWER ✔✔1. Strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if
equipped.
2. Alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped.
3. Alternately flashing red lights.
If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to the
left front window of the school bus. - ANSWER ✔✔False
Check that the entry door is not damaged and: - ANSWER
✔✔Operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside.
Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during a pre-trip
inspection? - ANSWER ✔✔Yes
On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry should be
checked for: - ANSWER ✔✔Door operation, hand rails, entry step
condition and handicap lift if equipped
When checking a handicap lift the things that you should look for are: -
ANSWER ✔✔Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how
lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be fully retracted
and latched.
, Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate smoothly
and close securely from the outside. - ANSWER ✔✔False
Check all emergency exits and show that: - ANSWER ✔✔They are
not damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside and
the warning devices are working.
During the pre-trip inspection you should check for broken seat frames
and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor - ANSWER
✔✔True
Should you check passenger exit mirrors? - ANSWER ✔✔Yes
During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus a check should
be made to see that: - ANSWER ✔✔The vehicle is sitting level (front
and rear) and if air-equipped, check for audible air leaks from the
suspension system.
A compartment check includes: - ANSWER ✔✔Checking that
baggage and all other exterior compartment doors are not damaged,
operate properly and latch securely
A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure,
connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition
these items should be checked: - ANSWER ✔✔Battery connections
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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