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

QUESTION 1 / 25

Which Tennessee CDL endorsement applies when a driver transports students in a school bus that picks up and discharges children on public roadways?

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ASchool Bus (S) endorsement✓BTank Vehicle (N) endorsement✓CHazardous Materials (H) endorsement✓DDoubles/Triples (T) endorsement✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Before a driver can qualify for the School Bus (S) endorsement, which passenger-related requirement must be satisfied?

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AThe driver must qualify for the Passenger (P) endorsement knowledge and skills tests✓BThe driver must first obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement✓CThe driver only needs a regular Class D license✓DThe driver may skip passenger testing if the route is inside one county✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What does Tennessee require for a CDL learner permit applicant who needs the School Bus knowledge exam?

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APass General Knowledge and other necessary knowledge exams, including School Bus when applicable, at a Full-Service Driver Services Center✓BTake only the road skills test first and add knowledge tests later✓CComplete only an online practice test from a private website✓DWait until after the CDL is issued to take all endorsement knowledge exams✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which Tennessee document is specifically tied to eligibility for a School Bus (S) endorsement?

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ACertificate of Eligibility - School Bus (S) Endorsement, Form 2C✓BHazardous Materials fingerprint receipt✓CMotorcycle safety completion card✓DFarm vehicle restricted CDL letter✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Tennessee lists the total fee for adding a School Bus endorsement as which amount?

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A$$26.00✓B$$8.50✓C$$14.00✓D$$70.00✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

For a first-time School Bus (S) endorsement after February 7, 2022, what training rule applies before the required road skills testing step?

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AEntry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) must be completed through a registered training provider when applicable✓BOnly the Tennessee driver handbook for Class D vehicles must be read✓CELDT applies only to tanker endorsements✓DELDT applies only after the CDL has expired✓

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 by passing traffic✓BOnly the driver's seat and stairwell area✓COnly the rear emergency door area inside the bus✓DThe portion of the roadway more than 100 feet behind the bus✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

How far can the school bus danger zone extend in front of the bus according to the Tennessee CDL Manual?

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AAs much as 30 feet, with the first 10 feet most dangerous✓BOnly 3 feet, because the driver can see directly ahead✓CExactly one bus length in every situation✓DNo farther than the crossing control arm✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

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

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AAbout 10 feet from each side and 10 feet behind the rear bumper✓BOnly 1 foot from each side and no distance behind the bus✓C50 feet from each side and 100 feet behind the bus✓DOnly as far as the mirrors can see✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

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

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APassing vehicles may move along the driver's side of the bus✓BStudents are supposed to load from the left side✓CThe stop arm prevents all traffic from reaching that side✓DLeft-side mirrors are not allowed on school buses✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What is the main reason to check and adjust all school bus mirrors before operating the bus?

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ATo obtain the maximum viewing area for students, traffic, objects, and danger zones✓BTo make the stop arm extend farther✓CTo replace the need for alternating flashing lights✓DTo allow students to cross behind the bus✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which mirrors are mainly used to monitor traffic, check clearances, and see students along the sides and rear of the school bus?

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AOutside left and right side flat mirrors✓BOnly the overhead inside rearview mirror✓COnly the right crossover mirror✓DThe visor mirror above the passenger door✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Which mirrors provide a wide-angle view along the sides of the bus but make people and objects appear different in size and distance?

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AOutside convex mirrors✓BInside passenger activity mirror✓CRear emergency door glass✓DSun visor mirrors✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What is the main use of crossover mirrors on a school bus?

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ATo see the front bumper danger zone, service door area, and front wheel areas not visible by direct vision✓BTo watch students seated in the rear rows✓CTo judge traffic speed far behind the bus✓DTo replace the flat mirrors during highway driving✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Which mirror is used primarily to monitor passenger activity inside the school bus?

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AOverhead inside rearview mirror✓BOutside right flat mirror✓CLeft crossover mirror✓DOutside convex mirror✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Who establishes official school bus routes and stops?

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AThe school district, with stops approved before the driver uses them✓BThe students waiting at the stop✓CThe driver each morning without approval✓DAny motorist who complains about traffic✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

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

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AAt least 200 feet or approximately 5 to 10 seconds before the stop, or as state law requires✓BOnly after all students are seated✓COnly after the bus has left the stop✓DNever, because amber warning lights are for railroad crossings only✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

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

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AAt least 10 feet away✓BTouching the curb directly beside students✓CNo more than 1 foot away✓DHalf a bus length behind the stop every time✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What should the driver do at each school bus stop after stopping the bus?

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APlace the transmission in Park or Neutral if no Park position exists, and set the parking brake✓BKeep the bus rolling slowly so traffic does not stack up✓COpen the door before checking whether traffic has stopped✓DShift to reverse to shorten the stop✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When should students board the school bus during loading?

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AOnly after the driver signals them to board✓BAs soon as they see the bus approaching✓CWhenever the first student reaches the door✓DOnly after another motorist waves them forward✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

How should students board the bus during a normal route stop?

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ASlowly, in single file, using the handrail✓BTwo at a time to reduce stop length✓CThrough any emergency exit that is closest✓DOnly after placing backpacks in the stairwell✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

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

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AAll students are accounted for, seated, and facing forward, and the mirrors show no one is running to catch the bus✓BThe stop arm is still extended while entering traffic✓CStudents have closed all windows✓DThe bus has waited exactly five minutes✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If a driver cannot account for a student outside the bus after loading or unloading, what is the proper response?

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ASecure the bus, take the key when required, and check around and underneath the bus✓BAssume the student walked home and leave the stop✓CAsk a motorist to drive around the bus and check✓DBack up slowly until the student appears✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

After unloading on the route, where should students move once they exit the bus?

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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 bus✓CNext to the rear wheels until the bus leaves✓DInto the roadway to stop traffic themselves✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

As a general rule during many emergencies, when is student safety and control usually best maintained?

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ABy keeping students on the bus if doing so does not expose them to unnecessary risk or injury✓BBy evacuating immediately in every emergency✓CBy letting students decide whether to leave✓DBy sending students home without accounting for them✓