Rhode island Driver’s Examination
Bus
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 Rhode Island 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
Passing Score
The inside rearview mirror is used to:
Explanation
The overhead inside rearview mirror in a school bus is used to monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
When approaching a school bus stop, the driver should:
Explanation
A school bus driver should always approach bus stops slowly and cautiously.
When taking the driving test and asked to make a turn, you should:
Explanation
When asked to make a turn during the on-road driving test, you must check traffic in all directions and use your turn signal.
For a basic vehicle control skills test, you are expected to be able to:
Explanation
Maneuvers that may be included in the basic vehicle control skills test include straight line backing, offset back/right parking, offset back/left parking, driver side parallel parking, conventional parallel parking, and alley docking.
When operating a school bus, mirrors should be adjusted:
Explanation
It is critical to the safe operation of a school bus that mirrors be properly adjusted. Always check each mirror before operating the bus.
During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:
Explanation
Maneuvers that may be included in the basic vehicle control skills test include straight line backing, offset back/right parking, offset back/left parking, driver side parallel parking, conventional parallel parking, and alley docking.
During the driving test, when encountering a railroad crossing, you should:
Explanation
