California School Bus Driver Renewed Study Test Guide
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1. When driving a school bus in high winds, you should
a) tailgate a big truck so it can shield you from the wind.
b) speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.
c) keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
Correct Answer: keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
2. The convex, crossover, and flat mirrors should be viewed
a) in a logical sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the danger zones.
b) every 4 seconds.
c) every 10 seconds and more often in heavy traffic.
Correct Answer: in a logical sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the
danger zones.
3. What is the "golden rule" for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad
tracks?
a) Stop, go, and stop.
b) Stop, look, and listen.
c) Stop, look, and turn on the emergency flashers.
Correct Answer: Stop, look, and listen.
4. Which of the following people can remove or suspend a student from riding the bus?
a) The school bus driver
,b) The school principal
c) The school principal, superintendent, or the superintendent's designee
d) The student's teacher
Correct Answer: The school principal, superintendent, or the superintendent's designee
5. What would be considered proper procedure at a highway railroad crossing?
a) Turn warning lights on
b) Do not shift gears while crossing railroad
c) Both of the above
Correct Answer: Both of the above
6. When getting onto a highway you should?
a) Keep your eyes on the car in front of you and watch mirrors for gaps
b) Watch for gaps
c) Speed up
Correct Answer: Keep your eyes on the car in front of you and watch mirrors for gaps
7. When is the use of alcohol, tobacco, and non-prescription drugs allowed on the school
bus?
a) At any time
b) Never
c) Only when the bus driver says it is ok
d) No answers are correct
Correct Answer: Never
8. What do Anti-Lock Brakes do?
a) Apply more breaking force to the front axle
b) Help the breaks lock when they refuse to
c) Prevent breaks from locking up when hard pressure is applied
Correct Answer: Prevent breaks from locking up when hard pressure is applied
, 9. While the bus is running when is the driver allowed to exit the bus?
a) For a Pre-Trip inspection
b) Anytime
c) Never
Correct Answer: Never
10. Which of the following statements about evacuation procedures is true?
a) If time allows, notify the dispatch office about your situation, your location, and the type
of assistance you need.
b) If time allows, back up to a safe location before evacuating the bus.
c) If time allows, walk through the bus and close all the windows.
Correct Answer: If time allows, notify the dispatch office about your situation, your location,
and the type of assistance you need.
11. When unloading students at a school, you should
a) stand outside the bus in front of a crossover mirror to supervise unloading.
b) leave the engine running so you can drive away when the students have exited.
c) tell the students to remain seated until they are told to exit.
Correct Answer: tell the students to remain seated until they are told to exit.
12. The blind spot behind the bus may extend up to ________, depending on the length
and width of the bus.
a) 100 feet
b) 200 feet
c) 400 feet
Correct Answer: 400 feet
13. When can you put a misbehaving student off the bus?
a) Never
b) If the behavior is serious enough
c) Only at school or the student's designated bus stop
, Correct Answer: Only at school or the student's designated bus stop
14. Before leaving, make sure the students are in plain view
a) right beside the bus.
b) at least 10 to 15 feet away from the side of the bus.
c) at least 25 feet away from the side of the bus.
Correct Answer: at least 10 to 15 feet away from the side of the bus.
15. You have stopped your bus to load students. Before you signal them to approach the
bus, you should
a) set the parking brake.
b) check for traffic once more.
c) turn on the alternating flashing red lights.
Correct Answer: check for traffic once more.
16. Why is it so critical for you to understand the loading and unloading procedures?
a) Because drivers tend to ignore students walking to school
b) Because only high school students understand how to cross the road
c) Because so many students are killed each year while getting on or off school buses
Correct Answer: Because so many students are killed each year while getting on or off
school buses
17. In an emergency, you should consider NOT evacuating students from your school bus
a) if their injuries might be worsened by moving them.
b) if they would be exposed to downed power lines or other hazards.
c) in either of the above situations.
Correct Answer: in either of the above situations.
18. To load students after you have stopped the school bus,
a) put the transmission in park or neutral and set the parking brake.
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. When driving a school bus in high winds, you should
a) tailgate a big truck so it can shield you from the wind.
b) speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.
c) keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
Correct Answer: keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
2. The convex, crossover, and flat mirrors should be viewed
a) in a logical sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the danger zones.
b) every 4 seconds.
c) every 10 seconds and more often in heavy traffic.
Correct Answer: in a logical sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the
danger zones.
3. What is the "golden rule" for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad
tracks?
a) Stop, go, and stop.
b) Stop, look, and listen.
c) Stop, look, and turn on the emergency flashers.
Correct Answer: Stop, look, and listen.
4. Which of the following people can remove or suspend a student from riding the bus?
a) The school bus driver
,b) The school principal
c) The school principal, superintendent, or the superintendent's designee
d) The student's teacher
Correct Answer: The school principal, superintendent, or the superintendent's designee
5. What would be considered proper procedure at a highway railroad crossing?
a) Turn warning lights on
b) Do not shift gears while crossing railroad
c) Both of the above
Correct Answer: Both of the above
6. When getting onto a highway you should?
a) Keep your eyes on the car in front of you and watch mirrors for gaps
b) Watch for gaps
c) Speed up
Correct Answer: Keep your eyes on the car in front of you and watch mirrors for gaps
7. When is the use of alcohol, tobacco, and non-prescription drugs allowed on the school
bus?
a) At any time
b) Never
c) Only when the bus driver says it is ok
d) No answers are correct
Correct Answer: Never
8. What do Anti-Lock Brakes do?
a) Apply more breaking force to the front axle
b) Help the breaks lock when they refuse to
c) Prevent breaks from locking up when hard pressure is applied
Correct Answer: Prevent breaks from locking up when hard pressure is applied
, 9. While the bus is running when is the driver allowed to exit the bus?
a) For a Pre-Trip inspection
b) Anytime
c) Never
Correct Answer: Never
10. Which of the following statements about evacuation procedures is true?
a) If time allows, notify the dispatch office about your situation, your location, and the type
of assistance you need.
b) If time allows, back up to a safe location before evacuating the bus.
c) If time allows, walk through the bus and close all the windows.
Correct Answer: If time allows, notify the dispatch office about your situation, your location,
and the type of assistance you need.
11. When unloading students at a school, you should
a) stand outside the bus in front of a crossover mirror to supervise unloading.
b) leave the engine running so you can drive away when the students have exited.
c) tell the students to remain seated until they are told to exit.
Correct Answer: tell the students to remain seated until they are told to exit.
12. The blind spot behind the bus may extend up to ________, depending on the length
and width of the bus.
a) 100 feet
b) 200 feet
c) 400 feet
Correct Answer: 400 feet
13. When can you put a misbehaving student off the bus?
a) Never
b) If the behavior is serious enough
c) Only at school or the student's designated bus stop
, Correct Answer: Only at school or the student's designated bus stop
14. Before leaving, make sure the students are in plain view
a) right beside the bus.
b) at least 10 to 15 feet away from the side of the bus.
c) at least 25 feet away from the side of the bus.
Correct Answer: at least 10 to 15 feet away from the side of the bus.
15. You have stopped your bus to load students. Before you signal them to approach the
bus, you should
a) set the parking brake.
b) check for traffic once more.
c) turn on the alternating flashing red lights.
Correct Answer: check for traffic once more.
16. Why is it so critical for you to understand the loading and unloading procedures?
a) Because drivers tend to ignore students walking to school
b) Because only high school students understand how to cross the road
c) Because so many students are killed each year while getting on or off school buses
Correct Answer: Because so many students are killed each year while getting on or off
school buses
17. In an emergency, you should consider NOT evacuating students from your school bus
a) if their injuries might be worsened by moving them.
b) if they would be exposed to downed power lines or other hazards.
c) in either of the above situations.
Correct Answer: in either of the above situations.
18. To load students after you have stopped the school bus,
a) put the transmission in park or neutral and set the parking brake.
