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CDL School Bus Endorsement Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Who should a school bus driver report equipment defects to when parking?
Choose one answer below.
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The principal
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B
The mechanic
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C
The parents
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D
The school board
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Ensure that the outside left and right side flat mirrors are properly adjusted so that you can see _______ bus lengths behind the bus.
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2
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B
3
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C
4
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D
5
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What should never be done while backing up a school bus?
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A
Maintain a straight line
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B
Look behind using mirrors
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C
Engage the accelerator
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D
Signal with turn lights
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When approaching a railroad crossing, where should you stay on the roadway if possible?
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In the middle of the roadway
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B
To the left of the roadway
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C
To the right of the roadway
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D
At the edge of the roadway
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QUESTION 5 / 25
True or False: To prevent rolling back on an uphill grade, it’s okay to use your left foot on the brake while accelerating with your right foot.
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True
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B
False
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C
Only if necessary
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D
Only for manual transmission
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When is it acceptable to change the location of a bus stop?
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A
With written approval from the appropriate school district official
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B
When the driver thinks it is safer
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C
If there are complaints from parents
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D
Whenever state laws change
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which agency oversees the school bus driver certification process?
Choose one answer below.
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The Department of Education
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B
The Division of Motor Vehicles
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C
The Department of Transportation
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D
The local school district
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What type of crossings include flashing red lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
Passive crossings
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B
Active crossings
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C
Stop crossings
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D
Signal crossings
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When inspecting under a school bus, which component should NOT be overlooked?
Choose one answer below.
A
Transmission
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B
Suspension
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C
Drive shaft
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D
Fuel tank
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How many seconds ahead should safe drivers look while driving?
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A
8 to 10 seconds
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B
10 to 12 seconds
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C
12 to 15 seconds
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D
15 to 20 seconds
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Before entering or crossing any road with a school bus, what is the first direction a driver should look?
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To the right
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B
Straight ahead
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C
To the left
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D
Behind the bus
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How does doubling your speed affect stopping distance?
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A
It increases stopping distance by two times
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B
It does not change the stopping distance
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C
It multiplies stopping distance four times
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D
It reduces stopping distance by half
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QUESTION 13 / 25
How far from the roadway should students wait for the school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
5 feet
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B
10 feet
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C
15 feet
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D
20 feet
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When following two school buses, you should maintain at least the distance of which of the following?
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A
One city block
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B
Two city blocks
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C
One mile
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D
Half a city block
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When a bus driver sees a hazard that requires slowing down, what should they do to warn drivers behind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Activate the hazard lights
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B
Flash your brake lights
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C
Use the horn continuously
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D
Signal with hand gestures
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What distance should a driver maintain for every 10 feet of bus length while traveling under 40 mph?
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three seconds
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D
Four seconds
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What can help enhance safety when making passenger stops?
Choose one answer below.
A
Using a loudspeaker to call students
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B
Assigning seats to students
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C
Making sure the bus is in the correct lane
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D
Limiting the number of passengers
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is an advisable way to handle conflicts with parents at the bus stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Discuss the issue with them
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B
Refer them to school authorities
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C
Ignore their comments
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D
Defend your decisions
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the recommended method to handle an offender in a school bus?
Choose one answer below.
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Ignore them
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B
Shout at them
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C
Use a firm but courteous tone
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D
Make them sit alone
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When dealing with misbehavior on the bus, what should the driver do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Call for backup
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B
Ignore the behavior
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C
Stop the bus in a safe place and restore order
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D
Pull over and wait for assistance
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What should you do if you are caught in strong winds while driving a school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate to maintain control
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B
Relax your grip on the steering wheel
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C
Decrease speed and hold the wheel firmly
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D
Shift your weight to counterbalance
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the recommended approach to dealing with hydroplaning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate gently
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B
Release the accelerator
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C
Apply the brakes firmly
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D
Turn sharply
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Is it acceptable to back up if you have missed a student's unloading stop?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, it's necessary
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B
No, that is not safe
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C
Only in pedestrian areas
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D
Depends on the situation
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What should you do before backing up a bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only rely on the mirrors
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B
Post a lookout to direct you
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C
Post a lookout, but not to give directions on backing up
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D
Check your blind spots continuously
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QUESTION 25 / 25
At drawbridges without signals, how many feet before the draw should school buses stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
25 feet
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B
50 feet
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C
75 feet
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D
100 feet
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