California School Bus Driver EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026 2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS || ALREADY GRADED A+
1. To prevent accidents you must have: reaction time, braking distance and.... -
ANSWER Stopping distance
2. Visual lead time may increase for - ANSWER Higher speeds
3. If your certificate is stolen you must - ANSWER Go to CHP or DMV to replace it
4. When a vehicle is unsafe to drive , when can you operate it - ANSWER Not until
all repairs have been made
5. When transporting non students what has to be covered - ANSWER The words
"School bus" and the flashing red lights
6. A driver with more than one job has to report it to the motor carrier? - ANSWER
When reporting to work
7. When dealing with students the driver does not want to .... - ANSWER Lose your
temper
Have a power struggle
Hold a grudge
8. For what reason can a driver cancel an activity trip - ANSWER Reduced visibility
9. A driver shall not drive when his or hers ability is adversely affected by..... -
ANSWER Fatigue
Illness
Any other cause
10. A space cushion is .... - ANSWER As necessary when the bus is in motion as it is
when stopped
11. A driver of a school his may not make any repairs of the bus or its equipment
except... - ANSWER Necessary emergency repairs on the road
,12. In the event of an accident the driver of a school bus shall not leave the scene
unless..... - ANSWER No pupil on board can b debt to summons help
13. The investigation of a school must accident is the responsibility if the - ANSWER
CHP
14. To be classified as a school bus accident, a school bus must have.... - ANSWER
One or more pupils aboard
15. The fire extinguisher shall b inspected and certified by the - ANSWER State fire
marshall
16. If the baggage dept is full it is permissible to allow pupils to place the excess in
the ... - ANSWER None of the above
17. Driving while taking meditations or drugs that could effect your driving skill is ... -
ANSWER Against the law
18. The California "basic speed law" states that you may never drive faster than -
ANSWER It is safe for the road conditions at that time
19. When an applicant who has failed a written or drive test three times they shall be
disqualified and shall not re-apply for a driver's certificate for ... - ANSWER 45
days
20. When traveling in a four lane highway with traffic going in the same direction a
school bus may travel - ANSWER In either of the two right lanes
21. The maximum speed limit for a school bus transporting pupils is: - ANSWER 55
mph
22. A type 2 school bus is designed to Carry: - ANSWER Not more than 16
passengers and the driver.
23. Air leakage with the engine stops and the air pressure at governor cut out she'll
not exceed The following rates with brake release the (statistics test) _psi per
minute. With brake applied (applied test) _psi per minute. - ANSWER 2/3 psi
24. On the first occurrence that a school bus driver fails to maintain their required
training, proof of receiving the training must be submitted to local chp office
within: - ANSWER 30 days
25. A driver SHALL not drive when his/her ability to operate a vehicle safely is
adversely affected by: - ANSWER Fatigue, illness or any other cause
,26. The DMV may refused to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke the school
bus certificate for the following reason is except: - ANSWER The terms of
medical has expired.
27. At a minimum school bus driver SHALL carry one or two fire extinguishers having
and aggregate rating of not less than - ANSWER 8 Bc
28. SPAB means _____. - ANSWER School Pupil Activity Bus
29. A type 1 bus is designed to carry _____. - ANSWER more than 16 passengers
plus the driver
30. A type 2 bus is designed to carry _____. - ANSWER not more than 16
passengers and the driver
31. The CHP shall adopt rules and regulations designed to promote the _____. -
ANSWER safe operation of school buses
32. You shall be ordered out of service for _____ hours if you are found to have
_____ percent of alcohol in your blood. - ANSWER 24; 0.01
33. You cannot drive a commercial vehicle with a _____ percent of alcohol in your
blood. - ANSWER 0.04
34. The carrier ID shall be legible from a distance of _____. - ANSWER 50 feet
35. If you fail the CHP written or drive test _____ times, you cannot reapply for
_____ days from the date of the third failure. - ANSWER 3; 45
36. Commercial drivers must have a physical every _____ years until they reach the
age of 65, and then every _____ months thereafter. - ANSWER 2; 12
37. The physical can be on one form called _____. - ANSWER DL-51 form
38. If the CHP waives the FIRST AID test, you must keep a _____. - ANSWER first
aid card valid for the duration of your certificate
39. If a vehicle is designed to carry _____ passengers or more including the driver,
or is carrying 2 or more _____, it is classified as a _____. - ANSWER 10;
wheelchairs; school bus
40. The speed limit at a railroad crossing where there is not a CLEAR view down the
tracks for _____ feet in either direction is _____ mph. - ANSWER 400; 15
, 41. When going down a grade in a bus with an _____ transmission and the RPMs
get too high, the transmission will _____. - ANSWER automatic; automatically
upshift
42. You cannot make a U-turn in a residential district within _____ feet of an
intersection. - ANSWER 200
43. You must activate your amber lights _____ feet before you stop. - ANSWER 200
44. Buses traveling in a convoy outside a business district must keep at least _____
feet between each other. - ANSWER 300
45. The CHP shall investigate _____. - ANSWER all school bus accidents
46. You need a class _____ with a _____ endorsement, and be endorsed for school
bus operations ("S" endorsement) to be a _____. - ANSWER B; Passenger ("P");
school bus driver
47. A Vehicle Inspection Approval Certificate is valid for _____ months. - ANSWER
13
48. You must be at least _____ years old to drive a school bus. - ANSWER 18
49. Under no circumstances can you violate any restrictions placed on your _____. -
ANSWER special driver certificate
50. The Temporary Special Certificate is issued by _____ and is valid for _____
days. - ANSWER CHP; 180
51. The Permanent Special Certificate is issued by the _____. - ANSWER DMV
52. An original applicant to drive a school bus must have a minimum of _____ hours
of training, consisting of _____ hours of classroom training and _____ hours of
behind-the-wheel training. - ANSWER 40; 20; 20
53. The T-01 belongs to the _____ of California. - ANSWER State
54. If you receive a notice of denial, suspension, or revocation, you have _____ days
from the mailing date to request a hearing. - ANSWER 15
55. You cannot drive more than 10 hours unless you encounter _____ driving
conditions, and then only _____ more hours. - ANSWER adverse; 2
56. You must have _____ consecutive hours off at the end of your work period. -
ANSWER 8
GUIDE 2026 2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS || ALREADY GRADED A+
1. To prevent accidents you must have: reaction time, braking distance and.... -
ANSWER Stopping distance
2. Visual lead time may increase for - ANSWER Higher speeds
3. If your certificate is stolen you must - ANSWER Go to CHP or DMV to replace it
4. When a vehicle is unsafe to drive , when can you operate it - ANSWER Not until
all repairs have been made
5. When transporting non students what has to be covered - ANSWER The words
"School bus" and the flashing red lights
6. A driver with more than one job has to report it to the motor carrier? - ANSWER
When reporting to work
7. When dealing with students the driver does not want to .... - ANSWER Lose your
temper
Have a power struggle
Hold a grudge
8. For what reason can a driver cancel an activity trip - ANSWER Reduced visibility
9. A driver shall not drive when his or hers ability is adversely affected by..... -
ANSWER Fatigue
Illness
Any other cause
10. A space cushion is .... - ANSWER As necessary when the bus is in motion as it is
when stopped
11. A driver of a school his may not make any repairs of the bus or its equipment
except... - ANSWER Necessary emergency repairs on the road
,12. In the event of an accident the driver of a school bus shall not leave the scene
unless..... - ANSWER No pupil on board can b debt to summons help
13. The investigation of a school must accident is the responsibility if the - ANSWER
CHP
14. To be classified as a school bus accident, a school bus must have.... - ANSWER
One or more pupils aboard
15. The fire extinguisher shall b inspected and certified by the - ANSWER State fire
marshall
16. If the baggage dept is full it is permissible to allow pupils to place the excess in
the ... - ANSWER None of the above
17. Driving while taking meditations or drugs that could effect your driving skill is ... -
ANSWER Against the law
18. The California "basic speed law" states that you may never drive faster than -
ANSWER It is safe for the road conditions at that time
19. When an applicant who has failed a written or drive test three times they shall be
disqualified and shall not re-apply for a driver's certificate for ... - ANSWER 45
days
20. When traveling in a four lane highway with traffic going in the same direction a
school bus may travel - ANSWER In either of the two right lanes
21. The maximum speed limit for a school bus transporting pupils is: - ANSWER 55
mph
22. A type 2 school bus is designed to Carry: - ANSWER Not more than 16
passengers and the driver.
23. Air leakage with the engine stops and the air pressure at governor cut out she'll
not exceed The following rates with brake release the (statistics test) _psi per
minute. With brake applied (applied test) _psi per minute. - ANSWER 2/3 psi
24. On the first occurrence that a school bus driver fails to maintain their required
training, proof of receiving the training must be submitted to local chp office
within: - ANSWER 30 days
25. A driver SHALL not drive when his/her ability to operate a vehicle safely is
adversely affected by: - ANSWER Fatigue, illness or any other cause
,26. The DMV may refused to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke the school
bus certificate for the following reason is except: - ANSWER The terms of
medical has expired.
27. At a minimum school bus driver SHALL carry one or two fire extinguishers having
and aggregate rating of not less than - ANSWER 8 Bc
28. SPAB means _____. - ANSWER School Pupil Activity Bus
29. A type 1 bus is designed to carry _____. - ANSWER more than 16 passengers
plus the driver
30. A type 2 bus is designed to carry _____. - ANSWER not more than 16
passengers and the driver
31. The CHP shall adopt rules and regulations designed to promote the _____. -
ANSWER safe operation of school buses
32. You shall be ordered out of service for _____ hours if you are found to have
_____ percent of alcohol in your blood. - ANSWER 24; 0.01
33. You cannot drive a commercial vehicle with a _____ percent of alcohol in your
blood. - ANSWER 0.04
34. The carrier ID shall be legible from a distance of _____. - ANSWER 50 feet
35. If you fail the CHP written or drive test _____ times, you cannot reapply for
_____ days from the date of the third failure. - ANSWER 3; 45
36. Commercial drivers must have a physical every _____ years until they reach the
age of 65, and then every _____ months thereafter. - ANSWER 2; 12
37. The physical can be on one form called _____. - ANSWER DL-51 form
38. If the CHP waives the FIRST AID test, you must keep a _____. - ANSWER first
aid card valid for the duration of your certificate
39. If a vehicle is designed to carry _____ passengers or more including the driver,
or is carrying 2 or more _____, it is classified as a _____. - ANSWER 10;
wheelchairs; school bus
40. The speed limit at a railroad crossing where there is not a CLEAR view down the
tracks for _____ feet in either direction is _____ mph. - ANSWER 400; 15
, 41. When going down a grade in a bus with an _____ transmission and the RPMs
get too high, the transmission will _____. - ANSWER automatic; automatically
upshift
42. You cannot make a U-turn in a residential district within _____ feet of an
intersection. - ANSWER 200
43. You must activate your amber lights _____ feet before you stop. - ANSWER 200
44. Buses traveling in a convoy outside a business district must keep at least _____
feet between each other. - ANSWER 300
45. The CHP shall investigate _____. - ANSWER all school bus accidents
46. You need a class _____ with a _____ endorsement, and be endorsed for school
bus operations ("S" endorsement) to be a _____. - ANSWER B; Passenger ("P");
school bus driver
47. A Vehicle Inspection Approval Certificate is valid for _____ months. - ANSWER
13
48. You must be at least _____ years old to drive a school bus. - ANSWER 18
49. Under no circumstances can you violate any restrictions placed on your _____. -
ANSWER special driver certificate
50. The Temporary Special Certificate is issued by _____ and is valid for _____
days. - ANSWER CHP; 180
51. The Permanent Special Certificate is issued by the _____. - ANSWER DMV
52. An original applicant to drive a school bus must have a minimum of _____ hours
of training, consisting of _____ hours of classroom training and _____ hours of
behind-the-wheel training. - ANSWER 40; 20; 20
53. The T-01 belongs to the _____ of California. - ANSWER State
54. If you receive a notice of denial, suspension, or revocation, you have _____ days
from the mailing date to request a hearing. - ANSWER 15
55. You cannot drive more than 10 hours unless you encounter _____ driving
conditions, and then only _____ more hours. - ANSWER adverse; 2
56. You must have _____ consecutive hours off at the end of your work period. -
ANSWER 8
