SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST HAWAII

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The school bus endorsement applies to applicants who wish to drive a school bus in any Class A or B CDL. To add an S endorsement to your CLP/CDL, you must pass the Hawaii school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The HI CDL bus test consists of 20 questions, and you'll need at least 16 correct answers to pass (80%). The knowledge test covers the following sections of the Hawaii CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this HI CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
1. The inside rearview mirror is used to:
see the "danger zone" areas insde the bus.
see the "danger zone" areas around the bus.
monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
2. When doing a school bus inspection, school bus drivers must also check:
the strobe light, if equipped.
the alternately flashing red lights indicator.
All of the above.
3. When changing lanes, you should check your mirrors:
After you complete the lane change.
Before you change lanes.
All of the above.
4. What factors can cause brakes to fail or fade?
Brakes out of adjustment
Excessive use of the service brakes
All of the above.
5. You should always adjust your speed to be able to stop within:
the length of your vehicle.
the distance you can see ahead.
50 feet.
6. If your bus gets stuck on a railroad track, the students:
should be evacuated and stand near the bus.
should remain on the bus.
should be evacuated and moved as far away from the tracks as possible.
7. ABS:
causes your wheels to lock when you break hard.
is not required on newer trucks.
gives you more control when you brake.
8. When stopping at drawbridges that do not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you must stop at least _____ before the draw of the bridge.
150 feet
50 feet
100 feet
9. Which of the following statements about the special dangers of loading and unloading is true?
Students should be told to pick up any dropped object as long as it's not under the bus.
You should move the bus prior to confirming that all students have exited the bus and are in a safe location.
Students should be told to leave any dropped object and move to a point of safety out of the danger zones and attempt to get the driver’s attention to retrieve the object.
10. You must have at least _____ inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
6/32
4/32
2/32
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

For individuals under 18, Hawaii has introduced a graduated licensing program with specific age requirements for each stage:

  • Instructional permit ? you need to be at least 15 ½ years old.
  • Provisional license ? you need to be between 16 and 18 years old and have held a permit for at least 6 months with no traffic violations.
  • Full driver’s license (class 3) ? you need to be 17 and have held a provisional license for at least 6 months.
You can schedule an appointment and then take the DMV written test in person. Choose dates and times based on your preferences and the available options at various Hawaii DMV offices.
To take the DMV written test in Hawaii, make sure to bring the following documents on the day of the exam:
  • A compiled and printed driver license application
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of legal presence, legal name, and date of birth (for Non-U.S. applicants)
  • Proof of your Social Security Number
  • Two proofs of residence address

Extra documents for minors:
  • Signature from your parent/legal guardian
  • Affidavit for Minors

All these documents must be originals or certified copies and must be unexpired. Check the list of acceptable documents for the Hawaii DMV test.


Hawaii provides the option to take the DMV written test in several languages, including English, Hawaiian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Chuukese, Ilocano, Japanese, Korean, Marshallese, Samoan, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan and Vietnamese.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Hawaii Driver's Handbook. Study traffic laws, road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Verify your knowledge with our free practice tests or sign up for DMV Premium to access additional resources. Once you are satisfied with your score, you are ready for the exam.

The Hawaii DMV test consists of 30 questions about various aspects of driving regulations and road safety. These questions are based on the official manual, so it's important to study it well to maximize your chances of passing the exam.

When you get the instructional permit, you can drive only under the supervision of a driver aged 21 or older. After obtaining a provisional driver's license, the following restrictions apply:

  • You cannot transport more than one person under 18 without the supervision of a licensed parent/legal guardian, except for your family members.
  • You are not allowed to drive between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. without supervision, unless for school or work activities approved by your parents or your employer.
The Hawaii instruction permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance. It can be renewed within 30 days before the expiration date or up to 90 days after the expiration date. However, if the permit is not renewed within 30 days after expiration, you have to wait 180 days before taking the road test.

HI CDL School Bus Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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