School Bus Endorsement School Bus Endorsement Traffic Laws & Regulations 2

Question 1

A school bus driver is convicted of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol. What is the minimum disqualification period for a first offense?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

30 days

Answer

6 months

Answer

3 years

Question 2

Under federal law, which activity is strictly prohibited for school bus drivers while the vehicle is in motion?

Accepted Answer

Manually dialing or texting on a mobile phone

Answer

Using a hands-free Bluetooth device

Answer

Adjusting the rearview mirror

Answer

Turning on the air conditioning

Question 3

Which federal agency sets the minimum safety standards for school buses in the United States?

Accepted Answer

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Answer

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Answer

Department of Education (DOE)

Answer

Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Question 4

When is a school bus NOT required to stop at a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

When the crossing is marked 'Exempt' by the state and the bus carries no passengers

Answer

When the crossing has a green signal light

Answer

When a uniformed police officer signals to proceed

Answer

When the train has already passed and the lights have stopped flashing

Question 5

A school bus driver must complete a post-trip inspection of the vehicle primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Check for any sleeping or hiding children left on board

Answer

Refuel the bus before the next route

Answer

Update the mileage log for the district

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Confirm the radio is operational for the next driver

Question 6

In most states, how far back must other vehicles stop behind a school bus that is loading or unloading with red lights flashing?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

5 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

50 feet

Question 7

If a school bus driver's CDL is suspended, revoked, or cancelled, the driver must notify their employer within:

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

2 business days

Answer

5 days

Answer

30 days