The Illinois school bus driver permit is normally valid for a period of:
A. 24 months
B. 12 months
C. 9 months
D. 36 months - correct answer B. 12 months
The vehicle registration card must be:
A. Completed by the driver before each route
B. kept in the vehicle at all times
C. Kept on file with the regional superintendent
D. Kept in the branch office in a safe location - correct answer B. Kept in the vehicle at all times
A person convicted of being under the influence while driving a school bus with children on board shall be:
A. Guilty of a class 4 felony
B. Suspended for 1 year
C. Guilty of major traffic offense
D. Automatically suspended for 6 months without a hearing - correct answer A. Guilty of a class 4 felony
The driver must complete the required initial training course:
A. Within two months
B. Before the permit is issued
C. Within 45 calendar days
D. Within 45 school days - correct answer B. Before the permit is issued A school bus driver must by law:
A. Be at least 18 years old
B. Reside within the employing school district
C. Be at least 21 years old
D. Be at least 5'4" tall - correct answer C. Be at least 21 years old
No school bus shall be operated if it is occupied by:
A. More than 50 passengers, including the driver
B. More passengers than recommended by the manufacturer
C. More than 50 passengers, excluding the driver
D. less than 25 passengers on nay given route - correct answer B. More passengers than recommended by the manufacturer
A school bus driver must possess a valid drivers license for:
A. 3 years immediately prior to the application date
B. At least 1 year prior to driving a bus
C. 2 years before applying to become a school bus driver
D. At least 1 year prior to the application date - correct answer A. 3 years immediately prior to the application date
The 8 lamp flashing signal system must be used:
A. To indicate the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard
B. When stopped for the purpose of loading and discharging pupils
C. To stop at a railroad grade crossing
D. All of the above - correct answer B. When stopped for the purpose of loading and discharging pupils
No school bus shall be operated unless the driver:
A. Has completed a route sheet
B. is properly restrained with a lap belt assembly