Study Sheet for School Bus Driver Exam 2023 Questions
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How old do bus drivers have to be in Illinois?
At least 21 years old
Drivers must have a license that has not been suspended, revoked, or canceled
for how many consecutive years?
3 years
For how long is the school bus permit valid?
1 year
What must drivers complete before obtaining a new CDL license and school bus
driver's permit?
The state mandated initial classroom course
How often is a refresher course required after obtaining the license?
Annually
Should service or emergency doors be locked at all times?
No, they should be securely latched, but never locked at all times.
Can the roof hatch be opened partway for ventilation?
Yes
Can a student be asked to leave the bust for breach of discipline?
No, he should be assigned a seat where behavior can be watched and the driver should
inform the school with a write up.
How should a student be handled when he commits breach of discipline?
1. The student should be assigned a seat where behavior can be watched.
2. The driver should report the behavior to proper school authorities with a write up.
Under what condition can a driver back a bus?
ONLY when supervised by a responsible adult.
Can a driver back a bus any time he wants?
No, a driver can only back a bus when supervised by a responsible adult.
Can a driver drop off a student at a different stop after the student asks the driver
to do so?
No, drivers should NOT allow students off at any other drop-off point other than the one
they are assigned to unless permission was received from the proper school authority.
What is the only way in which a student can be dropped off at a different drop-off
point than their assigned one?
Only when permission is received from the proper school authority.
Who predetermines the pick-up and drop-off points?
School authorities.
Does a driver have to wait for every student before continuing on his route?
No, a driver does not have to wait for a student who is NOT in sight.
When can the stop arm and crossing gate be used?
Only for pick-ups and drop-offs.
Can students be allowed to pass behind the school bus?
No
, How should a driver handle passengers that have to cross a two-lane road to load
or unload?
A driver should direct the students to stand at least 10 feet in front of the bus and wait
until the driver signals them it's ok to cross.
On a four-lane highway, what side can a school bus pick-up and drop off?
Only on the rightside.
Can a student be allowed to cross a four-lane highway?
No, on coming traffic is not required to stop.
What should a driver do if he needs to reroute the bus to be able to drop off on
the rightside of a four-lane highway?
Call into dispatch
How many students can be transported in a bus?
Only as many as are posted on the manufactured capacity of the bus.
Where is the posted manufactured capacity of a bus located?
On the front inside balkhead.
Can passengers be standing when the bus is in motion?
No
What is the legal speed limit for a school bus?
The same as that for an automobile - the posted speed limit.
How often should a driver do a pre-trip inspection?
Daily before leaving the location.
If the bus is equipped with a lift, should that be inspected for correct operation?
Yes
What protocols need to be followed?
1. Walk to the back of the bus, look on and under seats for students, articles and open
windows.
2. Walk around the outside of the bus looking for any new issues or damage.
Where should the registration and insurance card be kept?
In the vehicle at all times.
How often are buses state inspected?
Every 6 months or 10,000 miles.
Where is hte state inspected safety sticker located?
On the front windshield.
What are the 2 types of railroad crossings?
Active crossings and passive crossings
Active railroad crossings
They have traffic control devices
Passive railroad crossings
They do not have traffic control devices
At a railroad crossing in the city (urban), when should a school bus activate the
hazard lights?
100 feet before the first rail of the first track.
At a railroad crossing in the country (rural), when should a school bus activate
the hazard lights?
200 feet before the first rail of the first track.
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How old do bus drivers have to be in Illinois?
At least 21 years old
Drivers must have a license that has not been suspended, revoked, or canceled
for how many consecutive years?
3 years
For how long is the school bus permit valid?
1 year
What must drivers complete before obtaining a new CDL license and school bus
driver's permit?
The state mandated initial classroom course
How often is a refresher course required after obtaining the license?
Annually
Should service or emergency doors be locked at all times?
No, they should be securely latched, but never locked at all times.
Can the roof hatch be opened partway for ventilation?
Yes
Can a student be asked to leave the bust for breach of discipline?
No, he should be assigned a seat where behavior can be watched and the driver should
inform the school with a write up.
How should a student be handled when he commits breach of discipline?
1. The student should be assigned a seat where behavior can be watched.
2. The driver should report the behavior to proper school authorities with a write up.
Under what condition can a driver back a bus?
ONLY when supervised by a responsible adult.
Can a driver back a bus any time he wants?
No, a driver can only back a bus when supervised by a responsible adult.
Can a driver drop off a student at a different stop after the student asks the driver
to do so?
No, drivers should NOT allow students off at any other drop-off point other than the one
they are assigned to unless permission was received from the proper school authority.
What is the only way in which a student can be dropped off at a different drop-off
point than their assigned one?
Only when permission is received from the proper school authority.
Who predetermines the pick-up and drop-off points?
School authorities.
Does a driver have to wait for every student before continuing on his route?
No, a driver does not have to wait for a student who is NOT in sight.
When can the stop arm and crossing gate be used?
Only for pick-ups and drop-offs.
Can students be allowed to pass behind the school bus?
No
, How should a driver handle passengers that have to cross a two-lane road to load
or unload?
A driver should direct the students to stand at least 10 feet in front of the bus and wait
until the driver signals them it's ok to cross.
On a four-lane highway, what side can a school bus pick-up and drop off?
Only on the rightside.
Can a student be allowed to cross a four-lane highway?
No, on coming traffic is not required to stop.
What should a driver do if he needs to reroute the bus to be able to drop off on
the rightside of a four-lane highway?
Call into dispatch
How many students can be transported in a bus?
Only as many as are posted on the manufactured capacity of the bus.
Where is the posted manufactured capacity of a bus located?
On the front inside balkhead.
Can passengers be standing when the bus is in motion?
No
What is the legal speed limit for a school bus?
The same as that for an automobile - the posted speed limit.
How often should a driver do a pre-trip inspection?
Daily before leaving the location.
If the bus is equipped with a lift, should that be inspected for correct operation?
Yes
What protocols need to be followed?
1. Walk to the back of the bus, look on and under seats for students, articles and open
windows.
2. Walk around the outside of the bus looking for any new issues or damage.
Where should the registration and insurance card be kept?
In the vehicle at all times.
How often are buses state inspected?
Every 6 months or 10,000 miles.
Where is hte state inspected safety sticker located?
On the front windshield.
What are the 2 types of railroad crossings?
Active crossings and passive crossings
Active railroad crossings
They have traffic control devices
Passive railroad crossings
They do not have traffic control devices
At a railroad crossing in the city (urban), when should a school bus activate the
hazard lights?
100 feet before the first rail of the first track.
At a railroad crossing in the country (rural), when should a school bus activate
the hazard lights?
200 feet before the first rail of the first track.
