School Bus Endorsement Traffic Laws & Regulations Flashcards
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What must a school bus driver do after loading students and before driving away from a stop?
Answer: Close the door and check all mirrors before moving
Before moving, the driver must close the entry door and perform a thorough mirror check to confirm all students are safely on board and clear of the bus.
A school bus driver who refuses to submit to an alcohol or drug test when requested by law enforcement is subject to:
Answer: The same penalties as a positive test result (DUI conviction)
Under implied consent laws, refusing a chemical test results in the same or greater CDL disqualification penalties as an actual DUI conviction.
Which of the following correctly describes a school bus driver's obligation when approaching a school railroad crossing marked with a stop sign (not a crossbuck)?
Answer: Stop, open door, look and listen, then proceed when safe
School buses must always stop at all railroad crossings regardless of signage type, open the door to listen, and only cross when confirmed safe.
School bus drivers are required to have a medical examination and certification valid for how long?
Answer: Two years
CDL holders including school bus drivers must pass a DOT physical examination and maintain a medical certificate that is valid for up to two years.
Under what circumstance may a school bus driver use a hand-held mobile phone while driving?
Answer: To report a serious accident or breakdown in an emergency
The only permitted exception for using a hand-held phone while operating a CMV is in a genuine emergency, such as reporting an accident or life-threatening situation.
When a school bus is involved in an accident resulting in injury, death, or significant property damage, the driver must:
Answer: Stop immediately, secure the scene, and notify authorities
In an accident with injury, death, or significant property damage, the driver must stop immediately at or near the scene, secure it, and notify emergency services.
A school bus S endorsement applicant must pass which type of knowledge and skills tests?
Answer: A school bus knowledge test plus a CDL skills test in a school bus
To obtain the S endorsement, applicants must pass a school bus-specific knowledge test and demonstrate driving skills in an actual school bus during a CDL skills test.