CDL School Bus Endorsement Exam Questions and
Answers 2023
The danger zones may extend as much as ________ feet from the ________
bumper
30, front
The first __________ feet of the danger zone are the most dangerous.
10
The area to the ___________ of the bus is always considered dangerous because
of passing cars.
left
How often should you check each mirror?
every time you operate the bus
There is a blind spot immediately below and in front of each outside left and right
side flat mirror and directly in __________ of the __________ bumper.
back, rear
The blind spot behind the bus could extend up to ____________ feet
400
Ensure that the outside left and right side flat mirrors are properly adjusted so
that you can see _______ bus lengths behind the bus.
4
True or False: You should ensure that the mirrors are properly adjusted so that
you can see the front tires touching the ground.
False
True or False: Convex mirrors present a view of people and objects that
accurately reflect their size and distance from the bus.
False
The convex mirrors are used to monitor the _________ sides at a _________
angle.
left and right, wide
The outside left and right side crossover mirrors are mounted on the
___________ corners of the bus.
Front
Ensure that the outside left and right side crossover mirrors are properly
adjusted so that you can see:
the area from the front of the bus to the service door
The overhead inside rearview mirror is mounted directly __________ the
windshield on the ____________ side area of the bus.
above, driver's
The overhead inside rearview mirror is mainly for monitoring:
passenger activity inside of the bus
The overhead inside rearview mirror has blind spots directly behind the driver's
seat and:
behind the rear bumper
You should position the overhead inside rearview mirror so that you can see:
, the top of the rear window in the top of the mirror
When should you change the location of a bus stop?
Only when you have written approval from the appropriate school district official
Before approaching a stop, if the school bus is so equipped, activate alternating
flashing amber warning lights at least _____________ seconds before the school
bus stop or in accordance with state law.
5 to 10
When approaching a stop, turn on right turn signal indicator about 100-300 feet or
approximately _____________ seconds before pulling over.
3 to 5
When approaching a stop, bring the school bus to a full stop with the front
bumper at least ____________ feet away from students at the designated stop.
10
True or False: It is acceptable to place the transmission in neutral if there is no
park shift point.
True
When students are entering the bus, if you notice that there is a student missing,
you should first:
ask the other students where the student is
When students have entered the bus, if you cannot account for a student outside,
secure the bus, take the key, and:
check around and underneath the bus
When all students are accounted for, prepare to leave by ______________
alternating flashing red lights and ______________ the left turn signal.
turning off, turning on
True or False: If you have missed a student's unloading stop, it is acceptable to
back up.
False
When unloading students, if students must cross the roadway, you should walk
to a location at least __________ feet in front of the __________ corner of the
bumper
10, right
For students that must cross the roadway, after they reach the roadway, the
students should stop at the __________ edge of the school bus before
proceeding.
left
When unloading students at a school, the first step is to:
secure the bus
In total, how many times should you check your mirrors throughout the process
of unloading students at a school?
Twice
When loading or unloading students, if a student drops an object near the bus:
tell the student who dropped it or attempt to get the parent's attention
When conducting a post-trip inspection, any problems or special situations
should be reported to:
your supervisor or school authorities
Answers 2023
The danger zones may extend as much as ________ feet from the ________
bumper
30, front
The first __________ feet of the danger zone are the most dangerous.
10
The area to the ___________ of the bus is always considered dangerous because
of passing cars.
left
How often should you check each mirror?
every time you operate the bus
There is a blind spot immediately below and in front of each outside left and right
side flat mirror and directly in __________ of the __________ bumper.
back, rear
The blind spot behind the bus could extend up to ____________ feet
400
Ensure that the outside left and right side flat mirrors are properly adjusted so
that you can see _______ bus lengths behind the bus.
4
True or False: You should ensure that the mirrors are properly adjusted so that
you can see the front tires touching the ground.
False
True or False: Convex mirrors present a view of people and objects that
accurately reflect their size and distance from the bus.
False
The convex mirrors are used to monitor the _________ sides at a _________
angle.
left and right, wide
The outside left and right side crossover mirrors are mounted on the
___________ corners of the bus.
Front
Ensure that the outside left and right side crossover mirrors are properly
adjusted so that you can see:
the area from the front of the bus to the service door
The overhead inside rearview mirror is mounted directly __________ the
windshield on the ____________ side area of the bus.
above, driver's
The overhead inside rearview mirror is mainly for monitoring:
passenger activity inside of the bus
The overhead inside rearview mirror has blind spots directly behind the driver's
seat and:
behind the rear bumper
You should position the overhead inside rearview mirror so that you can see:
, the top of the rear window in the top of the mirror
When should you change the location of a bus stop?
Only when you have written approval from the appropriate school district official
Before approaching a stop, if the school bus is so equipped, activate alternating
flashing amber warning lights at least _____________ seconds before the school
bus stop or in accordance with state law.
5 to 10
When approaching a stop, turn on right turn signal indicator about 100-300 feet or
approximately _____________ seconds before pulling over.
3 to 5
When approaching a stop, bring the school bus to a full stop with the front
bumper at least ____________ feet away from students at the designated stop.
10
True or False: It is acceptable to place the transmission in neutral if there is no
park shift point.
True
When students are entering the bus, if you notice that there is a student missing,
you should first:
ask the other students where the student is
When students have entered the bus, if you cannot account for a student outside,
secure the bus, take the key, and:
check around and underneath the bus
When all students are accounted for, prepare to leave by ______________
alternating flashing red lights and ______________ the left turn signal.
turning off, turning on
True or False: If you have missed a student's unloading stop, it is acceptable to
back up.
False
When unloading students, if students must cross the roadway, you should walk
to a location at least __________ feet in front of the __________ corner of the
bumper
10, right
For students that must cross the roadway, after they reach the roadway, the
students should stop at the __________ edge of the school bus before
proceeding.
left
When unloading students at a school, the first step is to:
secure the bus
In total, how many times should you check your mirrors throughout the process
of unloading students at a school?
Twice
When loading or unloading students, if a student drops an object near the bus:
tell the student who dropped it or attempt to get the parent's attention
When conducting a post-trip inspection, any problems or special situations
should be reported to:
your supervisor or school authorities
