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

QUESTION 1 / 25

Which endorsement authorizes a Minnesota CDL holder to drive a Type A, B, C, or D school bus while 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

Under FMCSA rules, what must a School Bus endorsement applicant qualify for before receiving the S endorsement?

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APassenger (P) endorsement knowledge and skills qualification✓BHazardous Materials background check✓CTank Vehicle endorsement qualification✓DDoubles/Triples endorsement qualification✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What minimum age does Minnesota DPS list for a school bus driver?

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A18 years old✓B16 years old with district approval✓C19 years old for all routes✓D21 years old for every route✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What passing score does FMCSA require on CDL knowledge tests, including endorsement knowledge tests?

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AAt least 80 percent correct✓BAt least 60 percent correct✓CExactly 70 percent correct✓DA score set by each school district✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Minnesota DPS says endorsements are added to an existing CDL by passing the appropriate tests and applying for what license transaction?

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AA duplicate license✓BA recreational vehicle permit✓CA farm exemption card✓DA medical waiver only✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which Minnesota CDL endorsements must be retested by written test at renewal according to Minnesota DPS?

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AHazardous Materials and School Bus✓BPassenger and Tank Vehicle only✓CDoubles/Triples and Tank Vehicle only✓DAll endorsements every renewal✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

For a new school bus or passenger endorsement in Minnesota, what kind of test does DPS say is required in an appropriate vehicle?

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AA road test✓BOnly an online vision screening✓COnly a district ride-along✓DA motorcycle skills test✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Which description best matches a Minnesota Type III school bus or Head Start bus?

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AA passenger car, station wagon, van, or bus with seating capacity of ten or fewer people including the driver and GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less✓BA bus with a GVWR over 21,500 pounds and maximum length of 45 feet✓CA stripped-chassis bus with the entrance door ahead of the front wheels✓DA cutaway bus required to carry more than ten persons✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What is the danger zone around a school bus?

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AThe area on all sides where children are most likely to be struck by the bus or another vehicle✓BOnly the driver seat area inside the bus✓COnly the lane directly behind the bus✓DOnly the railroad crossing area in front of the bus✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

How far can the front danger zone extend from the front bumper of a school bus?

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AAs much as 30 feet✓BOnly 3 feet✓CExactly 50 feet✓DOne full traffic lane only✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

How far does the danger zone extend from the left and right sides of the school bus?

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A10 feet on each side✓B1 foot on each side✓C25 feet on each side✓DOnly to the edge of the mirror✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which mirrors are used to see the front bumper danger zone area that is not visible by direct vision?

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AOutside left and right crossover mirrors✓BInside overhead mirror only✓CA passenger-car rearview mirror✓DA cab sun visor mirror✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

What is the primary purpose of the inside overhead mirror on a school bus?

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ATo monitor passengers inside the bus✓BTo replace outside mirrors when backing✓CTo check the engine compartment✓DTo see trains at railroad crossings✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What should students do when boarding the school bus after the driver signals them?

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ABoard slowly in single file and use the handrail✓BRun in groups to reduce stop time✓CCarry large objects without using the handrail✓DBoard before traffic has stopped if the door is open✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

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

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ALeave it, move to safety, and get the driver attention✓BPick it up immediately before the bus leaves✓CCrawl under the bus only if the driver is watching✓DAsk another student to retrieve it from the danger zone✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

At a route stop, when should students be told to exit the bus?

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AAfter the bus is safely stopped and the driver tells them to exit✓BAs soon as the bus begins slowing✓CBefore the stop arm extends✓DOnly after the driver starts moving again✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What should a Minnesota school bus driver do at the end of a route or activity trip?

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AConduct a post-trip inspection by walking through and around the bus✓BLeave immediately if the bus ran normally✓CCheck only the fuel gauge✓DWait for students to report anything left behind✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Which emergency equipment does the Minnesota CDL manual list as school-bus-specific inspection items?

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AEmergency first aid kit and body fluid cleanup kit✓BSpare passenger headphones and a radio antenna✓CA snow shovel only✓DA printed route map only✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

At a railroad-highway crossing, where should a school bus stop before the nearest rail?

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ANo closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet✓BExactly 5 feet before the nearest rail✓COn the first track if no train is visible✓DAt least 100 feet before the crossing in all cases✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Before crossing railroad tracks in a school bus, what should the driver do with radios and noisy equipment?

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ATurn them off and silence passengers✓BTurn them louder to warn students✓CLeave them on if visibility is good✓DUse them only while the gate is down✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When crossing railroad tracks in a school bus, what gear procedure does the Minnesota CDL manual recommend?

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ACross in a low gear and do not change gears on the tracks✓BShift to neutral while crossing✓CUpshift midway to clear faster✓DStop on each track before continuing✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If a gate comes down after a school bus has started across railroad tracks, what should the driver do?

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ADrive through the gate, even if it breaks✓BStop on the tracks and wait for help✓CBack up across the tracks✓DOpen the service door and stay in place✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When must a school bus be evacuated according to the Minnesota CDL manual?

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AWhen the bus is on fire or there is a threat of fire✓BWhenever students become noisy✓CAny time the bus is delayed by traffic✓DOnly after a parent arrives✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Where should evacuated students generally be led after leaving a bus on or near a roadway?

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AAt least 100 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic✓BDirectly behind the bus bumper✓CTo the shoulder beside the service door only✓DOnto the nearest railroad track bed✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which item should be included in a pre-trip briefing before a Minnesota school bus activity trip?

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ALocations of emergency exits✓BStudents grades in each class✓CThe driver personal schedule✓DA promise that no evacuation could happen✓