Directions: 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 two, three or four possible answer choices. Test questions come from the Minnesota Commercial Driver’s Manual. Questions come from chapters covering: Safety, Passengers, School Buses, Cargo, 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.

Immediately.
After a short delay.
Only if the damaged tire is near the front of the truck.
Only if the truck is hauling a load.

Make eye contact with the driver.
Stay in the driver's lane.
Try to race the driver.
Ignore the driver's gestures.

Check the tightness of the lug nuts.
Ensure that the tire tread depth is good.
Ensure that the correct tire was changed.
See if rocks have gotten into the tread.

Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.
Cracked.

Minnesota CDL Permit Test - Bus

A broken exhaust system can:

When traveling down a hill, you can reduce the amount of required braking by:

When a tire goes flat, you may hear a loud bang. The truck will be affected:

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:

When backing with a trailer, turning toward the driver’s side is encouraged:

When checking the exhaust system, it should be:

Number of questions:	20
Passing score:	16

Let poisonous fumes into the cab.
Improve fuel efficiency.
Make steering more difficult.

Switching into a higher gear.
Switching into a lower gear.
Switching into neutral.

Because it allows the driver a better view.
Because turning toward the passenger side is illegal.
Because other drivers can offer assistance.