School Bus Endorsement School Bus Endorsement Traffic Laws & Regulations

Question 1

How far before a railroad crossing must a school bus driver stop?

Accepted Answer

At least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet

Answer

At least 5 feet but no more than 15 feet

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At least 50 feet but no more than 100 feet

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At least 100 feet but no more than 200 feet

Question 2

When a school bus has its red warning lights flashing and is stopped on a two-lane road, what must oncoming traffic do?

Accepted Answer

Stop until the lights stop flashing or the bus moves

Answer

Slow to 10 mph and proceed with caution

Answer

Stop only if children are visible outside the bus

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Yield and pass carefully if the lane is clear

Question 3

What do the amber (yellow) flashing lights on a school bus signal to other drivers?

Accepted Answer

The bus is preparing to stop and red lights will activate soon

Answer

The bus has stopped and children are exiting

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The driver is requesting a traffic break

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The bus is disabled and needs assistance

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Continue at the normal speed limit

Answer

Stop immediately

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Slow to 25 mph

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Stop only if children are crossing

Question 5

What type of license endorsement does a driver need to operate a school bus carrying passengers?

Accepted Answer

Either Class A or B CDL with P and S endorsements

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Class A CDL with P and S endorsements

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Class B CDL with P and S endorsements

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Class C license with a special permit

Question 6

At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a school bus driver considered to be driving under the influence under federal CDL rules?

Accepted Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.08%

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0.06%

Answer

0.02%

Question 7

Which of the following is a school bus driver REQUIRED to do before crossing a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

Open the door and a window, look, and listen for trains

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Activate hazard lights only

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Stop, honk the horn three times, then proceed

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Radio dispatch for clearance before crossing