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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. Each question has three possible answer choices. Test questions come from the Hawaii Commercial Driver License 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. Bus stops may be changed by:

The driver.

Parents.

The school district.

Official school bus routes and stops are established by the local school district. Drivers should never change a stop location without the written approval of an appropriate district official.

2. The inside rearview mirror is used to:

See passengers.

See potential hazards on the road.

See vehicles trying to switch lanes.

The overhead inside rearview mirror in a school bus is used to monitor passenger activity inside the bus.

3. When operating a school bus, mirrors should be adjusted:

During the drive.

Before beginning to drive.

After the drive is completed.

It is critical to the safe operation of a school bus that mirrors be properly adjusted. Always check each mirror before operating the bus.

4. If a gate controlling a railroad crossing does not go back up after a train passes, you should:

Drive around the gate.

Wait for another vehicle to cross the tracks first to see if it is safe.

Call your dispatcher.

If you are stopped at a railroad crossing and a gate fails to return to its open position after a train passes, call your dispatcher. Do not attempt to drive around the lowered gate.

5. If your bus is equipped with a roof-mounted strobe light, it should be used:

In times of limited visibility.

All the time.

Only at night.

If equipped, a school bus's roof-mounted strobe light should be used when conditions create an environment of limited visibility.

6. To safely unload a bus, students should:

Remain seated until they are told to exit.

Stand up and head toward the door while the bus is slowing down.

Exit the bus and stand directly next to the bus while it is being driven away from the stop.

Students who are about to unload a school bus should remain seated until the driver tells them that it is safe to exit. After exiting the bus, they should walk to a position that is at least 10 feet away from the bus so the driver can clearly see them.

7. When making a stop to pick up students, a driver should ensure all surrounding traffic has stopped before:

Opening the door and signaling for the students to approach.

Turning on the alternating red lights.

Pulling over to the side of the road.

When stopping to pick up students, a school bus driver should ensure that all surrounding traffic has stopped before opening the door and signaling for the students to approach the bus.

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