CDL School Bus Endorsement Exam Questions
and Answers
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
If there is an emergency situation, the first and most important consideration is to:
recognize the hazard
Bus evacuation is always mandatory in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
if there is a dangerous individual in the area
Whenever possible, assign _______________________ to each emergency exit for evacuations.
2 student assistants
When determining evacuation procedures, a safe place will be at least _____________ feet off the
road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
100
During evacuation from the bus, lead students upwind of the bus at least _______________ feet if
there is a risk from spilled hazardous materials
300
If the bus is in the direct path of a sighted tornado and evacuation is ordered, the first thing you
should do is:
escort students to a nearby ditch or culvert if shelter in a building is not readily available
During evacuation from the bus, if no radio is available or operable, first ____________ to call for
help.
dispatch a passing motorist or area resident
and Answers
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
If there is an emergency situation, the first and most important consideration is to:
recognize the hazard
Bus evacuation is always mandatory in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
if there is a dangerous individual in the area
Whenever possible, assign _______________________ to each emergency exit for evacuations.
2 student assistants
When determining evacuation procedures, a safe place will be at least _____________ feet off the
road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
100
During evacuation from the bus, lead students upwind of the bus at least _______________ feet if
there is a risk from spilled hazardous materials
300
If the bus is in the direct path of a sighted tornado and evacuation is ordered, the first thing you
should do is:
escort students to a nearby ditch or culvert if shelter in a building is not readily available
During evacuation from the bus, if no radio is available or operable, first ____________ to call for
help.
dispatch a passing motorist or area resident
