School Bus Endorsement School Bus Endorsement Traffic Laws & Regulations 3

Question 1

What must a school bus driver do after loading students and before driving away from a stop?

Accepted Answer

Close the door and check all mirrors before moving

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Honk the horn once to alert students the bus is moving

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Radio dispatch with student count before departing

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Signal other drivers by flashing the headlights twice

Question 2

A school bus driver who refuses to submit to an alcohol or drug test when requested by law enforcement is subject to:

Accepted Answer

The same penalties as a positive test result (DUI conviction)

Answer

A verbal warning on the first refusal

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A $500 fine only

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Temporary license suspension of 15 days

Question 3

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)?

Accepted Answer

Stop, open door, look and listen, then proceed when safe

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Stop only if a train is visible or audible

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Reduce speed to 15 mph and proceed with caution

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Flash amber lights and proceed without stopping

Question 4

School bus drivers are required to have a medical examination and certification valid for how long?

Accepted Answer

Two years

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One year

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Three years

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Five years

Question 5

Under what circumstance may a school bus driver use a hand-held mobile phone while driving?

Accepted Answer

To report a serious accident or breakdown in an emergency

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Whenever the bus is stopped at a traffic light

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Only when driving in a school zone at reduced speed

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There is no circumstance that permits it while the vehicle is in motion

Question 6

When a school bus is involved in an accident resulting in injury, death, or significant property damage, the driver must:

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately, secure the scene, and notify authorities

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Continue the route and report at the end of the day

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Relocate the bus to a safe lot and then report

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Call the school district first and follow their instructions only

Question 7

A school bus S endorsement applicant must pass which type of knowledge and skills tests?

Accepted Answer

A school bus knowledge test plus a CDL skills test in a school bus

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Only a written knowledge test specific to school buses

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A general CDL test plus a state-specific written school bus test only

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A passenger endorsement test only, with no additional school bus test