Take NJ CDL School Bus Test Practice Questions - New Jersey CDL School Bus Endorsement Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

In New Jersey, which endorsements are required for a CDL driver transporting school-age children in a commercial vehicle?

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AP and S endorsements✓BS endorsement only✓CP endorsement only✓DN and S endorsements✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What tests does the NJ MVC S endorsement brochure say an applicant must take to obtain an S endorsement?

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AKnowledge, vision, and road skills tests✓BOnly a background check and medical exam✓COnly a written knowledge test✓DOnly a passenger endorsement skills test✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What fee context is published in the NJ MVC S endorsement brochure for a four-year CDL with P and S endorsements?

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A$$46✓B$$125✓C$$10✓D$$86✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Who needs an S endorsement under the NJ MVC S endorsement brochure?

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ACDL holders or applicants transporting school-age children in a commercial vehicle to listed school, child care, camp, or preschool settings✓BAny parent driving children to a private event in a personal vehicle✓COnly drivers of buses with air brakes✓DOnly drivers who cross state lines with adult passengers✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Under 49 CFR 383.123, what must an S endorsement applicant do before qualifying for the school bus endorsement?

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APass the knowledge and skills tests for the passenger vehicle endorsement✓BObtain a tank vehicle endorsement✓CPass only an air brakes test✓DHold a hazardous materials endorsement for two years✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which federal testing requirement applies specifically to the School Bus (S) endorsement?

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AA knowledge test and a skills test are required✓BOnly a knowledge test is required✓COnly a vehicle inspection is required✓DNo federal endorsement test applies to school buses✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What is the school bus danger zone?

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AThe area around the bus where children are most likely to be struck by the bus or passing traffic✓BOnly the area inside the bus aisle✓COnly the driver seat blind spot✓DOnly the roadway behind the stop arm✓

QUESTION 8 / 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 9 / 25

How far do the side and rear danger zones generally extend around a school bus?

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A10 feet from each side and 10 feet behind the rear bumper✓B1 foot from each side only✓C30 feet from each side and 50 feet behind✓DOnly as far as the stop arm extends✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Why is the left side of a stopped school bus always considered dangerous?

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APassing cars can endanger students on that side✓BThe stop arm blocks the driver mirror on that side✓CStudents are required to cross behind the bus on that side✓DThe left side is never visible in any mirror✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When outside flat mirrors are adjusted correctly, what should they help the school bus driver see?

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AAbout 200 feet or four bus lengths behind the bus, the sides, and the rear tires touching the ground✓BOnly the first row of passenger seats✓COnly the front bumper danger zone✓DOnly the lane directly in front of the bus✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What is a key limitation of convex school bus mirrors?

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AThey make people and objects appear smaller and farther away than they are✓BThey show only the bus interior✓CThey eliminate the need for crossover mirrors✓DThey accurately show distance better than flat mirrors✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

What are crossover mirrors primarily used to monitor?

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AThe front bumper danger zone, service door area, and front wheel areas✓BThe last three rows of passenger seats✓COnly traffic 400 feet behind the bus✓DOnly overhead clearance under bridges✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What is the overhead inside rearview mirror mainly used for on a school bus?

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AMonitoring passenger activity inside the bus✓BReplacing the exterior mirrors for rear traffic✓CJudging the exact distance to trains✓DChecking the front tires touching the ground✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When approaching a school bus stop, when should alternating amber warning lights be activated if the bus is equipped with them?

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AAt least 200 feet or about 5 to 10 seconds before the stop, or as state law requires✓BOnly after students have boarded✓COnly after the service door is fully open✓DOnly when the bus is backing✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When approaching a school bus stop, when should the right turn signal generally be used before pulling over?

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AAbout 100 to 300 feet or 3 to 5 seconds before pulling over✓BOnly after red lights are turned off✓COnly after students cross the roadway✓DAt least one mile before every stop✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When stopping to load students, where should the front bumper be positioned in relation to students at the designated stop?

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AAt least 10 feet away from the students✓BDirectly beside the students✓CBehind the students with the rear bumper closest✓DAs close as possible to reduce walking✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

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

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APut the transmission in Park, or Neutral if there is no Park, and set the parking brake✓BLeave the bus in Drive with the service brake lightly applied✓CShift to Reverse so warning lamps activate✓DTurn off all brake systems to avoid confusing traffic✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When should the driver activate alternating red lights and make sure the stop arm is extended?

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AWhen traffic is a safe distance from the bus after the safe stop sequence✓BOnly after the bus has already started moving again✓COnly at railroad crossings✓DOnly when the bus is empty✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Before fully opening the service door and signaling students to approach, what must the driver check?

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AThat all traffic has stopped✓BThat the left turn signal is on✓CThat students have already started running to the bus✓DThat the transmission is in Drive✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When should students board the bus during route loading?

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AOnly when signaled by the driver✓BAs soon as the bus is visible✓CWhenever the amber lights start flashing✓DOnly after another student waves them forward✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

How should students board a school bus after the driver signals them?

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ASlowly, in single file, using the handrail✓BTwo at a time to reduce stop duration✓COnly through the rear emergency door✓DWithout using the handrail unless it is raining✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Before moving after route loading, what must the driver confirm about students inside the bus?

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AThey are seated and facing forward✓BThey have opened the emergency exits for ventilation✓CThey are standing near the front for faster unloading✓DThey are looking backward for traffic✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If the driver cannot account for a student outside the bus during loading or unloading, what should the driver do?

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ASecure the bus, take the key, and check around and underneath the bus✓BAssume the student went home and continue the route✓CAsk another student to walk under the bus✓DBack up slowly to improve the mirror view✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

After unloading on the route, where should students move before the bus departs?

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AAt least 10 feet away from the side of the bus where the driver can plainly see them✓BDirectly behind the rear bumper✓CAlongside the front wheel✓DUnder the crossover mirrors until traffic clears✓