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Illinois CDL School Bus Test Practice Questions - Illinois CDL School Bus Endorsement Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In Illinois school bus training, what is a danger zone around the bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
An area around the bus that is a driver blind spot and can place students in serious danger
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B
Only the aisle inside the passenger compartment
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C
Only the left lane behind the bus
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D
Any part of the route with a posted speed limit above 35 mph
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When unloading a student who must cross the road, where should the student be directed before crossing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Directly beside the service door
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B
At least 10 feet in front of the bus at the edge of the roadway
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C
Behind the rear bumper
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D
Along the left side of the bus beside traffic
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which part of the school bus should the driver check before moving away from a stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the left mirror because traffic is the only concern
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B
Only the passenger seating area
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C
All mirrors, with special attention to areas close to the bus
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D
Only the speedometer and fuel gauge
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the primary purpose of crossover mirrors on a school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
To help the driver shift gears smoothly
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B
To see students and close areas near the front and sides of the bus
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C
To replace the inside rearview mirror
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D
To watch traffic 200 feet behind the bus
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Where should waiting students be positioned as the Illinois school bus approaches the stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least five feet back from the curb or roadway edge and at least five feet in front of the bus
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B
Touching the service door so they can board quickly
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C
Behind the bus near the rear wheels
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D
Standing in the lane so other motorists can see them
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When must the red signal lamps, stop-signal arm, and crossing arm be used?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any time the driver wants extra warning while driving
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B
Only at railroad crossings
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C
Each time the bus is completely stopped to load or unload students
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D
Only after students have already crossed and boarded
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When should the school bus crossing arm normally be used?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only on rural routes
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B
Whenever the bus stops to let students enter or leave, unless using it would create a hazard or make it inoperable
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C
Only when a student is crossing railroad tracks
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D
Only when the bus is empty
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Before students move toward the bus to board, what must the driver do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep rolling slowly so the route stays on time
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B
Bring the bus to a complete stop and open the service door
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C
Turn off all warning devices so traffic can pass
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D
Ask students to board from the rear emergency door
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What should students do with the handrail when boarding an Illinois school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Avoid it so boarding is faster
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B
Use it while boarding
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C
Use it only during evacuation drills
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D
Use it only when the bus has air brakes
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When should the driver close the service door after students board?
Choose one answer below.
A
As soon as students are properly seated and the aisle is clear
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B
Before the last student steps onto the bus
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C
Only after traffic starts moving around the bus
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D
Only at the end of the entire route
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the first listed step in the ISBE post-trip shutdown procedure?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sweep the aisle before securing the bus
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B
Secure the bus by placing the transmission in neutral and setting the parking brake
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C
Open every emergency window
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D
Call parents before leaving the driver's seat
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Why must the driver walk to the rear of the bus during the post-trip check?
Choose one answer below.
A
To check for sleeping students and make sure no student is left on board
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B
To reset the odometer
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C
To test the horn from the back seat
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D
To turn off the railroad crossing signs
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Where must the first aid kit be located according to ISBE emergency equipment guidance?
Choose one answer below.
A
In the driver area
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B
In the engine compartment
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C
Under the last row of seats only
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D
In the school office, not on the bus
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What type of fire extinguisher does ISBE identify as school bus emergency equipment?
Choose one answer below.
A
A water-only extinguisher
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B
An ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher
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C
A kitchen grease extinguisher only
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D
No extinguisher is required if the bus has a radio
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Under Illinois school bus training, when must a school bus stop at highway-rail grade crossings?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only when carrying students
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B
Only when warning lights are flashing
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C
At all highway-rail grade crossings, whether carrying passengers or not
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D
Only at crossings without gates
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QUESTION 16 / 25
How far from the nearest rail should an Illinois school bus stop at a highway-rail grade crossing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Not closer than 5 feet and not more than 10 feet
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B
Within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet
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C
At least 100 feet away in all cases
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D
Only after the front wheels reach the first rail
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QUESTION 17 / 25
At a railroad crossing, what should the school bus driver open to help look and listen?
Choose one answer below.
A
The fuel cap and battery box
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B
The emergency roof hatch only
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C
The service door and driver's window
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D
All passenger windows
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What should a school bus driver do with gears while crossing railroad tracks?
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift quickly on the tracks to save time
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B
Stop on the tracks to check mirrors
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C
Avoid changing gears while crossing the tracks
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D
Back up if traffic slows ahead
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If a railroad crossing gate is closed or moving, what must the school bus driver do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive around it if no train is visible
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B
Wait and never drive through, around, or under the gate
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C
Ask a student to lift the gate
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D
Stop on the tracks until the gate rises
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Under FMCSA rules, what endorsement must a school bus endorsement applicant qualify for first?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tank vehicle endorsement
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B
Hazardous materials endorsement
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C
Passenger endorsement
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D
Double and triple trailer endorsement
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Who must obtain an Illinois CDL School Bus Endorsement (S) according to the Illinois SOS page?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any CDL holder who drives a yellow school bus to transport pre-primary, primary, or secondary students for school transportation or school-sponsored events
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B
Any driver who owns a personal van
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C
Only mechanics who repair school buses
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D
Only students riding on extracurricular trips
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QUESTION 22 / 25
How does Illinois SOS describe the CDL School Bus Endorsement (S) compared with the Illinois School Bus Permit (SBP)?
Choose one answer below.
A
They are exactly the same credential
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B
The S endorsement is a federal CDL endorsement, while the SBP is a separate Illinois program
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C
The SBP replaces the need for a Passenger endorsement
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D
The S endorsement is only for non-CDL vehicles
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What minimum age does Illinois SOS list for School Bus Endorsement and School Bus Permit applicants?
Choose one answer below.
A
16
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B
18
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C
19
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D
21
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What must first-time School Bus Endorsement applicants complete before scheduling the pre-trip, skills, and road tests?
Choose one answer below.
A
A hazardous materials threat assessment
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B
Entry-Level Driver Training for the School Bus endorsement
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C
A motorcycle safety course
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D
A non-CDL Class D road test only
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QUESTION 25 / 25
How long must Illinois CLP holders generally hold the CLP before CDL skills and drive testing?
Choose one answer below.
A
No waiting period is ever required
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B
At least 14 calendar days from the CLP issue date
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C
At least 90 calendar days
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D
Exactly one full school year
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