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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

On a divided highway separated by a physical barrier or unpaved median, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop.

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

Answer

A school bus driver must hold a Class A or Class B CDL with both the Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

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School Bus Endorsement School Bus Endorsement Traffic Laws & Regulations