CDL School Bus Endorsement Exam Questions
and Answers
When must a school bus driver perform a pretrip inspection?
Before every trip
Of all the space around your bus, what space is the most important?
The space ahead
The emergency exits on a school bus must be clearly marked, the driver must also make sure that:
The doors, hatches and windows are not damaged, they operate smoothly and close securely from
the inside.
Who is responsible for directing an emergency evacuation procedure?
The bus driver
The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:
Stop, Look and Listen
School bus drivers must check the following external lights and reflectors (3):
* Strobe
* Stop arms
* Flashing amber and red lights
The safest speed in traffic is usually:
The same speed other vehicles are going.
School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this
impressive safety record?
Vehicles and drivers
School buses are all painted the same color. What is the color?
National school bus yellow
The bus driver must accept the responsibility for supervising and controlling pupils while on the bus
route. Who is the person in charge?
The bus driver
A school bus must have how many emergency exits?
2
School buses must carry certain emergency equipment. Some of these items are (3):
* Three red reflective triangles
* Fire extinguisher
* First aid kit
and Answers
When must a school bus driver perform a pretrip inspection?
Before every trip
Of all the space around your bus, what space is the most important?
The space ahead
The emergency exits on a school bus must be clearly marked, the driver must also make sure that:
The doors, hatches and windows are not damaged, they operate smoothly and close securely from
the inside.
Who is responsible for directing an emergency evacuation procedure?
The bus driver
The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:
Stop, Look and Listen
School bus drivers must check the following external lights and reflectors (3):
* Strobe
* Stop arms
* Flashing amber and red lights
The safest speed in traffic is usually:
The same speed other vehicles are going.
School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this
impressive safety record?
Vehicles and drivers
School buses are all painted the same color. What is the color?
National school bus yellow
The bus driver must accept the responsibility for supervising and controlling pupils while on the bus
route. Who is the person in charge?
The bus driver
A school bus must have how many emergency exits?
2
School buses must carry certain emergency equipment. Some of these items are (3):
* Three red reflective triangles
* Fire extinguisher
* First aid kit
