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This endorsement is required for driving a school bus. To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test. The test consists of 20 multiple choice.. Read More

This endorsement is required for driving a school bus. To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test. The test consists of 20 multiple choice questions. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Georgia Commercial Driver’s Manual. Questions come from chapters covering: School Buses, Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test and On-Road Driving. The School Bus endorsement can be used with the Class A, B or C CDL.

Number of Question 20

Passing Score 16

1. Students should board a school bus:

In a single-file line.

Two at a time.

In as large a group as possible.

However they want to. It makes no difference.

Students should board a school bus slowly while in a single-file line and holding the handrails.

2. When checking the air and electrical lines during a vehicle inspection, all of the following should be true, except:

The air hoses are making a hissing noise.

The air hoses and electrical lines are not cut.

The air lines are not pinched.

The air lines are not dragging against tractor parts.

When examining the air and electrical lines as part of your vehicle inspection test, you must listen for leaks. Ensure that the air hoses and electrical lines are not cut, chafed, spliced, or worn. Make sure air and electrical lines are not tangled, pinched, or dragging against tractor parts.

3. During the steering box portion of the vehicle inspection test, you should not:

Ensure that the steering box is securely mounted.

Ensure that the steering box is free of leaks.

Look for missing bolts in the steering box.

Assume all cotter keys are present.

Before a trip, ensure that the steering box is securely mounted. Check for missing nuts, bolts, and cotter keys. Be sure that there are no power steering fluid leaks and that there is no damage to power steering hoses.

4. During the skills test, if making a turn that requires a stop, you should:

Skid to a stop.

Stop after the stop line to get a better view.

Allow your vehicle to roll.

Keep the front wheels aimed straight ahead.

If you must come to a stop before making a turn during the driving skills test, you should come to a smooth stop behind any stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign. Keep your front wheels aimed straight ahead and do not let your vehicle roll. If stopping behind another vehicle, stop where you are still able to see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead of you.

5. The loading of a school bus:

Is not a dangerous process.

Does not need to be supervised.

Should be done quickly.

Can be dangerous.

More students are killed each year during loading or unloading of school buses than while riding on school buses. Therefore, it is critical that school bus drivers follow appropriate safety procedures during loading and unloading.

6. Why should a school bus stop a short distance from students who are waiting to board?

The students will have to walk to the bus, making it easier for the driver to watch their movements.

The students will usually be waiting on a sidewalk.

The students may get scared of a school bus coming toward them.

Buses are difficult to drive.

When being stopped to load students, a school bus should stop at least 10 feet away from the waiting students. This forces the students to walk toward the bus, making it easier for the driver to keep track of their movements.

7. When inspecting engine compartment belts during the vehicle inspection test:

The belts should be checked for snugness, each with up to three inches of play.

The water pump belt does not need to be identified.

The air compressor belt should be removed.

The applicant must identify which items are not belt-driven, if any.

When checking the engine compartment during the vehicle inspection test, you must check the power steering, water pump, alternator, and air compressor belts. In addition to cracks and frays, you should check the belts for snugness, allowing up to three-quarters of an inch of play at the center of each belt. If any of these items are not belt-driven, you must identify them and ensure that their components are operating properly, are not damaged or leaking, and are mounted securely.

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