CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Study Guide
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With
ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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Current Update
1. All school bus stops made for receiving and discharging pupils shall be designated by
the:
a) California Highway Patrol
b) California Department of Education
c) School District Superintendent ✔
d) All of the above
2. A collision between a vehicle and any pupil or the bus driver while the pupil or driver
is crossing the highway when the school bus flashing, red signal (cross-over) lamps are
required to be operated is classified as a:
a) School bus accident ✔
b) Non school bus accident
c) School bus accident only if the student was in involved
d) School bus accident only if the driver was involved
3. At the completion of the driver's work or tour of duty, each driver shall: a) Submit a
daily written report indicating the condition of the vehicle.
b) Submit a written report if any repairs are deemed necessary.
c) Both A and B. ✔
,d) None of the above.
4. The driver of a school bus shall not drive more than ___ hours within a work period or
drive after ___ consecutive hours have elapsed since first reporting for duty: a) 8 /
12
b) ✔
c)
d)
5. Unless the driver of a school bus or SPAB is the mechanic charged with the
care and maintenance of the bus, the driver shall not make any repairs of the
bus or its equipment except
a) repairs on the road
b) minor repairs
c) only a mechanic ✔
d) all of the above
6. Which state agency is responsible for adopting reasonable rules and regulations
designed to promote the safe operation of school buses.
a) Department of Motor Vehicles.
b) Department of Education.
c) Department of Transportation.
d) California Highway Patrol. ✔
7. When shall a school bus driver use an approved hand-held stop sign while escorting
students across a road?
,a) While escorting elementary age pupils
b) When high school age pupils are crossing the roadway
c) At all times when pupils pre-Kindergarten, kindergarten, or any grades 1 to 8 are
crossing the roadway.
d) At all times when escorting pupils across a ✔ roadway
8. A school bus while being used for transportation of persons other than pupils to or
from school or school related activities must have:
a) School bus signs covered
b) Flashing red-lights covered
c) Amber warning lights covered
d) All of the above ✔
9. When a pupil is aboard the driver of a school bus shall not leave the driver's
compartment without first:
a) Stopping the engine and effectively setting the parking brakes.
b) Removing the ignition keys, which shall remain in the driver's possession.
c) Placing the transmission in first, reverse, park or neutral for automatic transmissions
that do not have a park position.
d) All of the above ✔
10. It is unlawful for anyone to require a driver to drive a school bus that is not in safe
operating condition except for:
a) School Bus Mechanic
b) California Motor Carrier Specialist
c) California Highway Patrol
, d) None of the Above ✔
11. The driver of a school bus, SPAB bus, or youth bus shall not eject any school pupil
unless the pupil is given into the custody of
a) Transportation Supervisor
b) Peace Officer
c) School Official
d) Parent, or any person designated by the parent or school ✔
12. If a school bus is disabled off the roadway but within 10 feet, flares should be placed:
a) 100 feet to the front, 10 feet to the rear, 100 feet to the rear
b) 10 feet to the rear: 100 feet to the rear: 200 feet to the rear ✔
c) 10 feet to the front: 100 feet to the rear: 200 feet to the rear
d) 10 feet to the rear: 100 feet to the rear: l00 to 500 feet to the rear
13. No motor carrier shall permit or require a driver, regardless of the number of motor
carriers using the driver services, to drive nor shall any driver drive for any period after
being on duty for:
a) 40 hours in any 6 consecutive days
b) 60 hours in any 8 consecutive days
c) 70 hours in any 7 consecutive days
d) 80 hours in any 8 consecutive days ✔
14. When can strobe lights legally be used?
a) when the visibility is less than 500 feet ✔
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With
ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update
1. All school bus stops made for receiving and discharging pupils shall be designated by
the:
a) California Highway Patrol
b) California Department of Education
c) School District Superintendent ✔
d) All of the above
2. A collision between a vehicle and any pupil or the bus driver while the pupil or driver
is crossing the highway when the school bus flashing, red signal (cross-over) lamps are
required to be operated is classified as a:
a) School bus accident ✔
b) Non school bus accident
c) School bus accident only if the student was in involved
d) School bus accident only if the driver was involved
3. At the completion of the driver's work or tour of duty, each driver shall: a) Submit a
daily written report indicating the condition of the vehicle.
b) Submit a written report if any repairs are deemed necessary.
c) Both A and B. ✔
,d) None of the above.
4. The driver of a school bus shall not drive more than ___ hours within a work period or
drive after ___ consecutive hours have elapsed since first reporting for duty: a) 8 /
12
b) ✔
c)
d)
5. Unless the driver of a school bus or SPAB is the mechanic charged with the
care and maintenance of the bus, the driver shall not make any repairs of the
bus or its equipment except
a) repairs on the road
b) minor repairs
c) only a mechanic ✔
d) all of the above
6. Which state agency is responsible for adopting reasonable rules and regulations
designed to promote the safe operation of school buses.
a) Department of Motor Vehicles.
b) Department of Education.
c) Department of Transportation.
d) California Highway Patrol. ✔
7. When shall a school bus driver use an approved hand-held stop sign while escorting
students across a road?
,a) While escorting elementary age pupils
b) When high school age pupils are crossing the roadway
c) At all times when pupils pre-Kindergarten, kindergarten, or any grades 1 to 8 are
crossing the roadway.
d) At all times when escorting pupils across a ✔ roadway
8. A school bus while being used for transportation of persons other than pupils to or
from school or school related activities must have:
a) School bus signs covered
b) Flashing red-lights covered
c) Amber warning lights covered
d) All of the above ✔
9. When a pupil is aboard the driver of a school bus shall not leave the driver's
compartment without first:
a) Stopping the engine and effectively setting the parking brakes.
b) Removing the ignition keys, which shall remain in the driver's possession.
c) Placing the transmission in first, reverse, park or neutral for automatic transmissions
that do not have a park position.
d) All of the above ✔
10. It is unlawful for anyone to require a driver to drive a school bus that is not in safe
operating condition except for:
a) School Bus Mechanic
b) California Motor Carrier Specialist
c) California Highway Patrol
, d) None of the Above ✔
11. The driver of a school bus, SPAB bus, or youth bus shall not eject any school pupil
unless the pupil is given into the custody of
a) Transportation Supervisor
b) Peace Officer
c) School Official
d) Parent, or any person designated by the parent or school ✔
12. If a school bus is disabled off the roadway but within 10 feet, flares should be placed:
a) 100 feet to the front, 10 feet to the rear, 100 feet to the rear
b) 10 feet to the rear: 100 feet to the rear: 200 feet to the rear ✔
c) 10 feet to the front: 100 feet to the rear: 200 feet to the rear
d) 10 feet to the rear: 100 feet to the rear: l00 to 500 feet to the rear
13. No motor carrier shall permit or require a driver, regardless of the number of motor
carriers using the driver services, to drive nor shall any driver drive for any period after
being on duty for:
a) 40 hours in any 6 consecutive days
b) 60 hours in any 8 consecutive days
c) 70 hours in any 7 consecutive days
d) 80 hours in any 8 consecutive days ✔
14. When can strobe lights legally be used?
a) when the visibility is less than 500 feet ✔
