CDL SCHOOL BUS TEST ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● 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: 1. Strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if equipped.
2. Alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped.
3. Alternately flashing red lights.
●● 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: Operates smoothly and closes 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. Lift 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 if air-equipped,
check for audible air leaks 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
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● 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: 1. Strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if equipped.
2. Alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped.
3. Alternately flashing red lights.
●● 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: Operates smoothly and closes 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. Lift 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 if air-equipped,
check for audible air leaks 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
