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 Virginia 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
1. During the driving test, the examiner will be scoring you on:
Explanation
During the on-road driving test, the examiner will be score you on specific driving maneuvers as well as on your general driving behavior. You must drive in a safe and responsible manner; obey all traffic signs, signals, and laws; and not cause an accident or commit a moving violation.
2. The overhead rearview mirror is located:
Explanation
On a school bus, the overhead inside rearview mirror is mounted directly above the windshield on the driver’s side of the bus. This mirror should be used to monitor students inside the bus.
3. When students are being picked up by a school bus:
Explanation
School bus drivers may only pick up students at official stops designated by authorized school officials.
4. If you must drive in reverse at a student pick-up point, you should:
Explanation
Backing in a school bus is strongly discouraged and should be done only if there is no other safe way to move the vehicle. If you must drive in reverse at a student pick-up point, you should wait until all students have first loaded the bus.
5. Before evacuating a bus in response to a hazard, a driver should:
Explanation
If time permits, before deciding to evacuate a school bus, the driver should contact their dispatcher to explain the situation. The decision to evacuate must be a timely one.
6. If your bus has a manual transmission, what should you never do when crossing railroad tracks?
Explanation
Do not shift gears while crossing railroad tracks. Your vehicle could stall and get stuck in the crossing.
7. At a passive railroad crossing, the decision to proceed:
Explanation