Charter
This endorsement is required to operate a charter-type bus when transporting school children grades 12 and under on any type of school trip. To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a written 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 Illinois Commercial Driver’s License Study Guide. Questions come from chapters covering: Passengers and School buses. The Charter endorsement may be used with the Class A, B or C CDL.
Number of Question
Passing Score
15. As a general rule, student safety is best maintained by:
Explanation
In most emergency situations, students will be safest and best kept under control if they do not evacuate the school bus.
16. Carry-on bags should be placed:
Explanation
Baggage should not be left in the aisle or doorways of a bus. Baggage and cargo must be secured in a way that prevents damage, allows the driver to move freely and easily, permits riders to exit by any window or door in the event of an emergency, and protects riders from injury if items fall or shift.
17. Rules regarding passenger comfort, such as smoking guidelines, should:
Explanation
Many charter and intercity carriers have rules about passengers smoking, drinking, and using music players while on the bus. Explaining passenger rules at the start of a trip is often an effective way to avoid trouble later on.
18. A bus driver does not need to stop when approaching:
Explanation
When approaching a railroad crossing while driving a bus, you must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest track to look and listen for any approaching trains. Only proceed once you are certain that there are no approaching trains. You do not need to stop at streetcar crossings; if a police officer or flagger is directing traffic; if there is a green traffic signal at the crossing; or at crossings marked "exempt" or "abandoned."
19. The overhead inside rearview mirror:
Explanation
In a school bus, the overhead inside rearview mirror is used to monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
20. If you must back up at a student pick-up point, you should:
Explanation
