California School Bus Driver Study Guide Ch. Test 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

California School Bus Driver Study Guide Ch. Test 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which document must a California school bus driver always carry while driving? A. Social security card B. Commercial driver license with school bus endorsement C. Birth certificate D. Vehicle registration When must the red flashing lights be activated? A. While leaving the depot B. When students are loading or unloading C. When driving on highways D. When refueling What does the amber warning light indicate? A. Students are crossing B. The bus is preparing to stop C. The bus is broken down D. The route is finished 2 How far must traffic stop from a stopped school bus with red lights? A. 10 feet B. 20 feet C. 50 feet D. 100 feet What should a driver do before opening the bus door at a stop? A. Turn off engine B. Check mirrors C. Activate red lights and stop arm D. Honking horn Who is responsible for student safety while boarding? A. School B. Bus driver C. Police D. Parents What is the safest way to back up a school bus? A. Quickly B. Without checking mirrors C. With a spotter D. By turning sharply 3 What should be done if a student drops something while crossing? A. Let the student get it B. Instruct the student to leave it C. Stop traffic immediately D. Exit the bus When must a school bus be inspected? A. Before each trip B. Once a week C. Once a month D. Only if problems occur What is the purpose of the stop arm? A. To slow the bus B. To stop traffic C. To open doors D. To warn pedestrians When should students cross the street? A. Immediately after exiting B. When cars stop C. When signaled by the driver 4 D. At any time What is a danger zone around a school bus? A. The bus interior B. The area around the bus where the driver cannot see C. The front seat D. The driver’s seat What should a driver do if a student runs toward the bus late? A. Drive off B. Wait until the student is safe C. Sound the horn D. Turn off lights What is the proper way to stop on a two-lane road? A. Park diagonally B. Stop in the traffic lane C. Pull into driveway D. Block intersections Which mirror shows students near the front of the bus? A. Flat mirror B. Crossover mirror 5 C. Rearview mirror D. Side mirror