Take Georgia CDL School Bus Test Practice Questions - Georgia CDL School Bus Endorsement Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Which endorsement authorizes a Georgia CDL driver to operate a school bus when the driver is transporting students?

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ASchool Bus (S) endorsement✓BTank Vehicle (N) endorsement✓CDoubles/Triples (T) endorsement✓DHazardous Materials (H) endorsement✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Before an applicant can receive a School Bus (S) endorsement, which passenger endorsement requirement must be satisfied?

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AQualify for the Passenger (P) endorsement knowledge and skills tests✓BHold a Tank Vehicle endorsement for one full year✓CPass only the School Bus written test✓DComplete a hazardous materials background check✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What Georgia DDS testing combination is required for a school bus endorsement applicant?

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AGeneral knowledge, Passenger, and School Bus knowledge exams plus a school bus skills test✓BOnly a road test in any passenger vehicle✓COnly the School Bus knowledge exam if the applicant already has a Georgia license✓DHazMat and Tank Vehicle knowledge exams only✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What minimum score does FMCSA require to pass a CDL knowledge test, including an endorsement knowledge test?

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A80 percent correct✓B60 percent correct✓C70 percent correct✓D95 percent correct✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Which Georgia DDS school bus endorsement fee statement is accurate?

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ARoad test fees are $50, license fees are $20, and endorsement fees are $5 each when applicable✓BThe S endorsement is always free and no road test fee can apply✓COnly a $5 road test fee applies and no endorsement fee is charged✓DGeorgia DDS publishes no school bus endorsement fee information✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What is the school bus danger zone?

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AThe area around the bus where children are most at risk of being struck✓BOnly the lane directly behind the school bus✓COnly the driver's seating area inside the bus✓DThe area beyond the railroad crossing after the bus clears the tracks✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

How far can the danger zone extend in front of a school bus according to the Georgia CDL manual?

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AAs much as 30 feet, with the first 10 feet most dangerous✓BOnly 3 feet, because of tail swing✓CExactly 400 feet✓DOnly to the edge of the front bumper✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Why is the area to the left of a school bus always considered dangerous?

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APassing cars may travel along the driver's side of the bus✓BStudents are required to load from the left side✓CThe stop arm blocks the driver's view on the right side only✓DThe left side is the only area not covered by mirrors✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When should a school bus driver check mirror adjustment?

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ABefore operating the school bus✓BOnly after the first route stop✓COnly during the annual inspection✓DOnly when students complain they cannot see the mirrors✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

What are outside left and right flat mirrors mainly used to monitor?

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ATraffic, clearances, and students on the sides and to the rear of the bus✓BOnly student behavior inside the passenger compartment✓COnly the roof-mounted strobe light✓DOnly the engine compartment during a route✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What important limitation applies to outside convex mirrors on a school bus?

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AThey do not accurately show the size and distance of people and objects✓BThey can only be used when the bus is parked✓CThey replace the need for flat mirrors✓DThey are used only for monitoring passenger behavior inside the bus✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which mirrors help the driver see the front bumper danger zone and service door area?

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AOutside left and right crossover mirrors✓BOnly the inside overhead mirror✓COnly the rear window glass✓DOnly the dashboard indicator panel✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Which mirror is mainly used to monitor student activity inside the school bus?

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AOverhead inside rearview mirror✓BRight-side crossover mirror✓COutside convex mirror✓DLeft-side flat mirror✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Who establishes official school bus routes and stops?

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AThe school district, with stops approved before use✓BAny student who lives on the route✓CThe driver alone each morning✓DOnly other motorists near the stop✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If equipped, when should alternating flashing amber warning lights be activated before a school bus stop under the Georgia CDL manual guidance?

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AAt least 200 feet, or about 5 to 10 seconds, before the stop unless state law requires otherwise✓BOnly after all students have boarded✓COnly after the red lights are turned off✓DAt least one mile before every stop✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When pulling over for a school bus stop, when should the right turn signal generally be activated?

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AAbout 100 to 300 feet, or approximately 3 to 5 seconds, before pulling over✓BOnly after students have crossed the roadway✓COnly after the bus has reentered traffic✓DOnly when the bus is at a railroad crossing✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When stopping to load students, how far should the front bumper be from students at the designated stop?

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AAt least 10 feet away✓BNo more than 1 foot away✓CExactly 50 feet away✓DDirectly beside the students with no gap✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

At each student stop, what should the driver do with the transmission and parking brake?

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APlace the transmission in Park, or Neutral if there is no Park, and set the parking brake✓BKeep the bus in Drive with the service brake lightly applied✓CShift to reverse so traffic can see the backup lights✓DLeave the transmission in gear and turn off the red lights✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When should students board a school bus at a route stop?

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AOnly when signaled by the driver✓BAs soon as they see the bus approaching✓CWhenever traffic behind the bus begins moving✓DOnly after the driver honks twice from any lane✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Before moving after loading students, what should the driver confirm about the students on board?

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AThey are seated and facing forward✓BThey are standing near the front door✓CThey are moving toward the rear emergency exit✓DThey are free to choose seats while the bus is entering traffic✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

What should students be taught to do if they drop an object near the bus during loading or unloading?

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ALeave the object, move to safety out of the danger zone, and get the driver's attention✓BRun under the bus quickly to retrieve it✓CAsk another student to crawl near the wheel to pick it up✓DStand in front of the bus until the route is finished✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What is one required focus of a post-trip inspection after a route or activity trip?

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AChecking for sleeping students and articles left on the bus✓BIncreasing tire pressure without measuring it✓CRemoving required emergency equipment from the bus✓DDisconnecting the stop arm so it cannot deploy✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Which condition requires evacuating a school bus?

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AThe bus is on fire or there is a threat of fire✓BA student asks to change seats during a normal route✓CThe driver needs to check a schedule✓DTraffic is moving normally behind the bus✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

How should the driver secure the bus during a general emergency evacuation if time allows?

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APlace the transmission in Park or Neutral, set the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, and activate hazard lights✓BLeave the engine running and the transmission in Drive✓CRelease the parking brake so emergency responders can move the bus easily✓DTurn off all warning lights so traffic will not slow down✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Where should students generally be led after evacuation when there is danger from traffic?

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AAt least 100 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic✓BDirectly behind the bus in the traffic lane✓CBeside the rear wheels so they remain close to the driver✓DOn the railroad tracks if the bus is near a crossing✓