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School Bus Driver Practice Test

Check what you know about the school bus driver job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on school bus driver knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15The danger zone around a bus is about:
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Answer: 10 feet. About 10 feet around the bus.

Question 2 of 15Before crossing railroad tracks you should:
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Answer: Stop, open the door, look and listen. That’s the standard procedure.

Question 3 of 15Which endorsements are needed?
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Answer: P and S. Passenger and school bus endorsements.

Question 4 of 15After the last stop you must:
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Answer: Check the bus for children. Child checks prevent tragedies.

Question 5 of 15Red flashing lights mean:
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Answer: Traffic must stop. Red lights require traffic to stop.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The red sign that extends to stop traffic.”
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Answer: Stop arm. Stop arm: The red sign that extends to stop traffic.

Question 7 of 15What does “Evacuation drill” mean?
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Answer: Practice for exiting the bus in an emergency.. Evacuation drill: Practice for exiting the bus in an emergency.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An arm that makes students walk farther in front of the bus.”
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Answer: Crossing control arm. Crossing control arm: An arm that makes students walk farther in front of the bus.

Question 9 of 15What does “IEP transportation” mean?
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Answer: Transportation services for students with disabilities.. IEP transportation: Transportation services for students with disabilities.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The area around the bus, about 10 feet, where students are most at risk.”
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Answer: Danger zone. Danger zone: The area around the bus, about 10 feet, where students are most at risk.

Question 11 of 15What does “S endorsement” mean?
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Answer: School bus endorsement on a CDL.. S endorsement: School bus endorsement on a CDL.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The list of stops and times.”
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Answer: Route sheet. Route sheet: The list of stops and times.

Question 13 of 15What does “Railroad crossing procedure” mean?
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Answer: Stop, open the door, look and listen before crossing tracks.. Railroad crossing procedure: Stop, open the door, look and listen before crossing tracks.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Entry-Level Driver Training required for new CDL drivers and endorsements.”
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Answer: ELDT. ELDT: Entry-Level Driver Training required for new CDL drivers and endorsements.

Question 15 of 15What does “Red flashing lights” mean?
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Answer: Lights that require traffic to stop while students load or unload.. Red flashing lights: Lights that require traffic to stop while students load or unload.

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