School Bus Endorsement Practice Test UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers
In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit.
red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and
rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also
inspect the following emergency equipment:
A school bus driver must also check the alternately True
flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped, the
alternately flashing red lights indicator and the strobe
light indicator, if equipped.
School bus drivers must also check the following strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if equipped; alternately flashing amber
external lights and reflectors: lights, if equipped; alternately flashing red lights (all of correct)
If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is False
mounted securely to the left front window of the school
bus.
Check that the entry door is not damaged and: operated smoothly and close securely from the inside.
Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during Yes
a pre-trip inspection?
On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry Door operation, hand rails, entry step condition and handicap lift if equipped.
should be checked for:
When checking a handicap lift the things that you Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for
should look for are: correct operation. Left must be fully retracted and latched.
Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, False
operate smoothly and close securely from the outside.
, Check all emergency exits and show that: 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 True
broken seat frames and check that seat frames are
firmly attached to the floor.
Should you check passenger exit mirrors? Yes
During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus The vehicle is sitting level (front and rear) and it air-equipped, check for audible
a check should be made to see that: air leeks from the suspension system.
A compartment check includes: 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 Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion and the
secure, connections must be tight and cell caps must battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure.
be present. In addition these items should be checked:
You should activate your alternating flashing amber 100 to 300 feet before the school bus stop
warning lights:
The battery connections should not show signs of True
excessive corrosion; and the battery box and cover or
door should bot be damaged and should be secure.
Who is the person in charge and must accept The bus driver.
responsibility for supervising and controlling students
while on the bus route?
It is vital to properly adjust and use all mirrors for safe In order to observe the danger zone around the bus and look for students,
operations of the school bus: traffic, and other objects in this area.
The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how 400
many feet?
The percentage of parents in which the school bus 85%
driver is the only person for whom the parents have
contact with out of the entire school system can be as
high as:
By law, the buses warning lights must only be used Stopping to unload students.
when:
The safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus is: Pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up and tell the
students what behavior is expected of them.
Immediately after stopping you should: Tell the students to stand back until you are ready for them to load.
Which is a reason to evacuate the school bus? The bus is stalled on the railroad tracks but there is no train in sight.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers
In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit.
red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and
rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also
inspect the following emergency equipment:
A school bus driver must also check the alternately True
flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped, the
alternately flashing red lights indicator and the strobe
light indicator, if equipped.
School bus drivers must also check the following strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if equipped; alternately flashing amber
external lights and reflectors: lights, if equipped; alternately flashing red lights (all of correct)
If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is False
mounted securely to the left front window of the school
bus.
Check that the entry door is not damaged and: operated smoothly and close securely from the inside.
Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during Yes
a pre-trip inspection?
On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry Door operation, hand rails, entry step condition and handicap lift if equipped.
should be checked for:
When checking a handicap lift the things that you Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for
should look for are: correct operation. Left must be fully retracted and latched.
Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, False
operate smoothly and close securely from the outside.
, Check all emergency exits and show that: 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 True
broken seat frames and check that seat frames are
firmly attached to the floor.
Should you check passenger exit mirrors? Yes
During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus The vehicle is sitting level (front and rear) and it air-equipped, check for audible
a check should be made to see that: air leeks from the suspension system.
A compartment check includes: 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 Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion and the
secure, connections must be tight and cell caps must battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure.
be present. In addition these items should be checked:
You should activate your alternating flashing amber 100 to 300 feet before the school bus stop
warning lights:
The battery connections should not show signs of True
excessive corrosion; and the battery box and cover or
door should bot be damaged and should be secure.
Who is the person in charge and must accept The bus driver.
responsibility for supervising and controlling students
while on the bus route?
It is vital to properly adjust and use all mirrors for safe In order to observe the danger zone around the bus and look for students,
operations of the school bus: traffic, and other objects in this area.
The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how 400
many feet?
The percentage of parents in which the school bus 85%
driver is the only person for whom the parents have
contact with out of the entire school system can be as
high as:
By law, the buses warning lights must only be used Stopping to unload students.
when:
The safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus is: Pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up and tell the
students what behavior is expected of them.
Immediately after stopping you should: Tell the students to stand back until you are ready for them to load.
Which is a reason to evacuate the school bus? The bus is stalled on the railroad tracks but there is no train in sight.
