CDL School Bus (S) Endorsement Test
Unloading: practice questions
Our CDL School Bus bank has 19 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
A student is crossing in front of the bus and stops at the right edge of the road. What should you be able to see?
- The student's back
- Only the student's head
- The student's feet
- Nothing; they are in the blind spot
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C. The student's feet — Stop at the right edge of the roadway. You should be able to see the student's feet (CDL Manual 10.2.3)
Question 2
After getting off the bus, where should students walk?
- Right next to the bus, along the side, toward the rear
- Under the mirrors
- Behind the bus to cross
- At least 10 feet from the side, where you can see them
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D. At least 10 feet from the side, where you can see them — Tell students to exit the bus and walk at least 10 feet away from the side of the bus to a position where the driver can plainly see all students (CDL Manual 10.2.3)
Question 3
Which school-bus-specific items deserve special attention on the post-trip inspection?
- Paint, decals, seat covers and wheel covers
- Radio, heater and seat covers
- Fuel receipts and logbooks
- Mirrors, warning lamps and stop arms
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D. Mirrors, warning lamps and stop arms — Mechanical/operational problems with the bus, with special attention to items that are unique to school buses: mirror systems, flashing warning lamps and stop signal arms (CDL Manual 10.2.6)
Question 4
Before pulling away from the unloading area at school, which step comes before starting the engine?
- Fastening the safety belt
- Turning off the red lights
- Releasing the parking brake
- Turning on the left signal
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A. Fastening the safety belt — Prepare to leave by closing the door, fastening safety belt, starting engine, engaging the transmission, releasing the parking brake (CDL Manual 10.2.4)
Question 5
Why count students while unloading?
- To report the day's attendance to the school office
- To check fares
- To confirm where all students are before leaving
- To log mileage
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C. To confirm where all students are before leaving — Count the number of students while unloading to confirm the location of all students before pulling away from the stop (CDL Manual 10.2.3)