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Michigan CDL School Bus Test Practice Questions - Michigan CDL School Bus Endorsement Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which CDL endorsement authorizes a driver to operate a school bus as a commercial motor vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
School Bus (S)
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B
Tank Vehicle (N)
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C
Double/Triple Trailer (T)
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D
Hazardous Materials (H)
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Before receiving a School Bus (S) endorsement, what must an applicant also qualify for under federal CDL rules?
Choose one answer below.
A
Passenger (P) endorsement knowledge and skills testing
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B
Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement testing
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C
Hazardous Materials (H) background screening
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D
Double/Triple Trailer (T) endorsement testing
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What minimum score is required to pass a CDL knowledge test under federal standards?
Choose one answer below.
A
70 percent
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B
75 percent
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C
80 percent
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D
90 percent
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Michigan describes the S endorsement as applying to commercial motor vehicles used to transport which passengers?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only college students on charter trips
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B
Pre-primary, primary, or secondary students between home, school, and school-sponsored events
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C
Only adults in vehicles with more than 15 seats
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D
Only passengers in vehicles carrying hazardous materials
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QUESTION 5 / 25
In Michigan, what must a passenger or school bus endorsement applicant complete before scheduling the CDL skills test when ELDT applies?
Choose one answer below.
A
Entry-Level Driver Training through an approved provider
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B
A hazardous materials threat assessment
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C
A motorcycle safety course
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D
A mechanic certification inspection
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the school bus danger zone?
Choose one answer below.
A
The outside area around the bus where children are most likely to be struck
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B
Only the first row of passenger seats
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C
Only the area inside the emergency door
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D
Only the traffic lane behind the bus
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How far may the front danger zone extend from the school bus front bumper?
Choose one answer below.
A
5 feet, with the first 2 feet most dangerous
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B
10 feet, with the last 5 feet most dangerous
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C
30 feet, with the first 10 feet most dangerous
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D
50 feet, with the first 30 feet most dangerous
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which areas are included in the school bus danger zone besides the front of the bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 feet from both sides, 10 feet behind the rear bumper, and the left side because of passing cars
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B
Only the driver's side stepwell and first passenger seat
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C
Only 30 feet behind the bus
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D
Only the lane used by oncoming traffic
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When outside flat mirrors are properly adjusted, what should the school bus driver be able to see?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the front bumper and crossing arm
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B
200 feet or 4 bus lengths behind the bus, along the sides, and the rear tires touching the ground
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C
Only the students seated behind the driver
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D
Only one traffic lane on the left side
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What important limitation applies to outside convex school bus mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
They show only passenger behavior inside the bus
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B
They do not accurately reflect the size and distance of people and objects
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C
They can replace the need to check flat mirrors
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D
They are used only when backing at a school
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What are outside crossover mirrors primarily used to see?
Choose one answer below.
A
The front danger zone and front wheel/service door areas that direct vision cannot cover
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B
The top of the rear window and all passenger seats
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C
Only traffic 200 feet behind the bus
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D
The engine oil pressure gauge
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the main purpose of the overhead inside rearview mirror on a school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
To monitor passenger activity inside the bus
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B
To replace all outside mirrors
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C
To verify the stop arm has extended
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D
To check the right rear tire from outside
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When approaching a school bus stop, when should alternating amber warning lights be activated if the bus is equipped with them?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only after students start boarding
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B
At least 200 feet or about 5 to 10 seconds before the stop, or as state law requires
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C
Only after the door is fully open
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D
Immediately after turning off the red lights
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When approaching a stop, when should the right turn signal generally be activated before pulling over?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 100 to 300 feet, or 3 to 5 seconds, before pulling over
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B
Only after students have crossed the road
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C
Only after the bus has re-entered traffic
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D
Exactly 1 mile before every stop
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QUESTION 15 / 25
At a designated stop, how far should the front bumper be from waiting students when the bus comes to a full stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 10 feet away
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B
Touching the curb directly beside the students
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C
At least 50 feet away
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D
No specific distance if red lights are on
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What should the driver do with the transmission and parking brake at each school bus stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Place the transmission in Park, or Neutral if no Park position exists, and set the parking brake
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B
Leave the transmission in Drive and hold only the service brake
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C
Shift to Reverse to keep traffic back
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D
Place the transmission in high gear and release the parking brake
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When should the driver activate alternating red lights and ensure the stop arm is extended at a stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
When traffic is a safe distance from the school bus
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B
Before checking mirrors on approach
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C
After the bus has already pulled away
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D
Only when no students are present
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When should students board the school bus during route loading?
Choose one answer below.
A
As soon as the bus appears in sight
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B
Only when signaled by the driver
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C
Before the bus has fully stopped if traffic is light
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D
Whenever the amber lights are flashing
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Before moving after students board, what must the driver make sure students are doing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Standing near the service door
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B
Seated and facing forward
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C
Looking out the rear window
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D
Walking toward the front to ask questions
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If a driver cannot account for a student outside the bus during loading, what should the driver do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Secure the bus, take the key, and check around and underneath the bus
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B
Pull away slowly while watching the mirrors
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C
Ask another student to look under the bus
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D
Close the door and continue the route
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QUESTION 21 / 25
After unloading on the route, where should students move from the side of the bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 10 feet away to a position where the driver can plainly see them
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B
Directly beside the rear wheels
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C
Under the driver's side mirror
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D
Back toward the service door until traffic clears
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What should students be taught to do if they drop an object near the bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leave it, move to a safe point outside the danger zones, and get the driver's attention
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B
Run back quickly before the driver closes the door
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C
Crawl under the front bumper to retrieve it
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D
Ask another student to pick it up from beside the bus
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QUESTION 23 / 25
After unloading students at school, why should the driver walk through the bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
To check for hiding or sleeping students and items left by students
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B
To reset the odometer
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C
To avoid checking mirrors outside
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D
To disable the emergency exits
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which condition requires a mandatory school bus evacuation?
Choose one answer below.
A
The bus is on fire or there is a threat of fire
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B
A student asks to change seats
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C
The route is running behind schedule
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D
The bus has a minor interior noise
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If a school bus is stalled on or adjacent to a railroad-highway crossing, what is required?
Choose one answer below.
A
Mandatory evacuation
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B
Wait on the bus for a mechanic
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C
Keep students seated until the next train passes
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D
Back across the tracks if possible
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