NYS TOW TRUCK ENDORSEMENT
PRACTICE TEST 4 2026 STUDY
GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber
lights indicator, if equipped, the alternately flashing red lights indicator
and the strobe light indicator, if equipped.
Answer: True
◉ School bus drivers must also check the following external lights and
reflectors:
Answer: strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if equipped; alternately
flashing amber lights, if equipped; alternately flashing red lights (all of
correct)
◉ If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to
the left front window of the school bus.
Answer: False
◉ Check that the entry door is not damaged and:
Answer: operated smoothly and close securely from the inside.
◉ Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during a pre-trip
inspection?
,Answer: Yes
◉ On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry should be
checked for:
Answer: Door operation, hand rails, entry step condition and handicap
lift if equipped.
◉ When checking a handicap lift the things that you should look for are:
Answer: Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should
be checked for correct operation. Left must be fully retracted and
latched.
◉ Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate
smoothly and close securely from the outside.
Answer: False
◉ Check all emergency exits and show that:
Answer: They are not damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely
from the inside and the warning devices are working.
◉ During the pre-trip inspection you should check for broken seat
frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor.
Answer: True
◉ Should you check passenger exit mirrors?
, Answer: Yes
◉ During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus a check
should be made to see that:
Answer: The vehicle is sitting level (front and rear) and it air-equipped,
check for audible air leeks from the suspension system.
◉ A compartment check includes:
Answer: Checking that baggage and all other exterior compartment
doors are not damaged, operate properly and latch securely.
◉ A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure,
connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition
these items should be checked:
Answer: Battery connections should not show signs of excessive
corrosion and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged
and should be secure.
◉ You should activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights:
Answer: 100 to 300 feet before the school bus stop
◉ The battery connections should not show signs of excessive
corrosion; and the battery box and cover or door should bot be damaged
and should be secure.
Answer: True
PRACTICE TEST 4 2026 STUDY
GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber
lights indicator, if equipped, the alternately flashing red lights indicator
and the strobe light indicator, if equipped.
Answer: True
◉ School bus drivers must also check the following external lights and
reflectors:
Answer: strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if equipped; alternately
flashing amber lights, if equipped; alternately flashing red lights (all of
correct)
◉ If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to
the left front window of the school bus.
Answer: False
◉ Check that the entry door is not damaged and:
Answer: operated smoothly and close securely from the inside.
◉ Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during a pre-trip
inspection?
,Answer: Yes
◉ On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry should be
checked for:
Answer: Door operation, hand rails, entry step condition and handicap
lift if equipped.
◉ When checking a handicap lift the things that you should look for are:
Answer: Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should
be checked for correct operation. Left must be fully retracted and
latched.
◉ Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate
smoothly and close securely from the outside.
Answer: False
◉ Check all emergency exits and show that:
Answer: They are not damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely
from the inside and the warning devices are working.
◉ During the pre-trip inspection you should check for broken seat
frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor.
Answer: True
◉ Should you check passenger exit mirrors?
, Answer: Yes
◉ During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus a check
should be made to see that:
Answer: The vehicle is sitting level (front and rear) and it air-equipped,
check for audible air leeks from the suspension system.
◉ A compartment check includes:
Answer: Checking that baggage and all other exterior compartment
doors are not damaged, operate properly and latch securely.
◉ A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure,
connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition
these items should be checked:
Answer: Battery connections should not show signs of excessive
corrosion and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged
and should be secure.
◉ You should activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights:
Answer: 100 to 300 feet before the school bus stop
◉ The battery connections should not show signs of excessive
corrosion; and the battery box and cover or door should bot be damaged
and should be secure.
Answer: True
