School Bus Endorsement Traffic Laws & Regulations Flashcards
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How far before a railroad crossing must a school bus driver stop?
Answer: At least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet
Federal regulations require school buses to stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail at a railroad crossing.
When a school bus has its red warning lights flashing and is stopped on a two-lane road, what must oncoming traffic do?
Answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing or the bus moves
All traffic in both directions on a two-lane road must stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing or the bus moves.
What do the amber (yellow) flashing lights on a school bus signal to other drivers?
Answer: The bus is preparing to stop and red lights will activate soon
Amber flashing lights warn other drivers that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload students, and red lights will soon be activated.
On a divided highway with a physical barrier, when a school bus stops to load or unload students, what must traffic traveling in the OPPOSITE direction do?
Answer: Continue at the normal speed limit
On a divided highway separated by a physical barrier or unpaved median, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop.
What type of license endorsement does a driver need to operate a school bus carrying passengers?
Answer: Either Class A or B CDL with P and S endorsements
A school bus driver must hold a Class A or Class B CDL with both the Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a school bus driver considered to be driving under the influence under federal CDL rules?
Answer: 0.04%
The federal CDL standard sets the legal limit for commercial drivers, including school bus drivers, at 0.04% BAC — half the standard 0.08% limit.
Which of the following is a school bus driver REQUIRED to do before crossing a railroad crossing?
Answer: Open the door and a window, look, and listen for trains
Federal and most state laws require school bus drivers to open the entry door (and/or a window) before crossing railroad tracks to listen for approaching trains.