SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST MISSOURI

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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 Missouri school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The MO 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 Missouri CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this MO CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
1. How should you brake when driving a bus with ABS?
Brake as you always have.
Always try to fully apply the brakes.
Pump the brakes as usual.
2. The overhead inside rearview mirror:
may provide limited visibility in the back of the bus if the bus is equipped with a glass-bottomed rear emergency door.
is used to monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
All of the above.
3. You should adjust outside mirrors:
during a trip.
while students get on the bus.
before a trip begins.
4. During an emergency student safety is generally best maintained by:
leading students as far away from the bus as possible.
leading students downwind of the bus if fire is present.
keeping students on the bus.
5. The ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel is:
Red
Orange
Yellow
6. When loading and unloading students, drivers of a school bus should check their mirrors:
After entering the traffic.
Continuously
After closing the door.
7. When you need to brake, you should warn the drivers behind:
by flashing your brake lights.
by making gestures.
by changing lanes.
8. Why should you back toward the driver's side?
You can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
You can more easily correct any steering errors.
All of the above.
9. All stops should be approved by __________ prior to making the stop.
the bus driver
the department of transportation
the school district
10. To make the brakes work, air brakes use:
nitrogen.
compressed air.
hydraulic air.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Teens between 15 and 18 years old must follow the three steps of Missouri's Graduated Driver License Program:
  • Instruction permit ? you must be 15 years old.
  • Intermediate license ? you must be 16 years old and have held the permit for at least 182 days.
  • Full driver license (class F) ? you must be 18 years old.

You can complete the DMV written test at a Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station (no appointment required). After passing the exam, go to a Missouri driver license office to apply and pay for the instruction permit. If you are a minor, your parent/legal guardian must accompany you to the license office.

You must present specific documents when applying for the first time:
  • Proof of identity (provide further proof to verify any name change).
  • Proof of lawful status.
  • Proof of Social Security Number (If you don’t have a SSN, sign the affidavit provided by the license office and present a letter from the Social Security Administration about your situation).
  • Proof of Missouri residency.
  • Driver examination record to prove that you've passed the vision and the DMV written test. You can request it in person at any Missouri license office or by email at the Driver License Record Center.

You can check the list of acceptable documents here.

The DMV written test in Missouri is offered in various languages, including Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Bosnian. Although language options are provided, it is advisable to have a basic understanding of English since road signs are always in English.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Missouri Driver's Handbook and take our free practice tests. Topics covered on the exam include road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Once your scores are good, you are ready for the real exam.
The Missouri DMV written test comprises 25 questions and is designed to evaluate your knowledge of general traffic laws in preparation for the road test. You should study the manual carefully to ensure success on your first attempt. 

You can make up to 5 mistakes on the Missouri DMV written test. To pass, you need to answer at least 20 questions correctly, achieving an 80% accuracy rate. Take your time to read each question accurately.

For new drivers in Missouri, there are specific restrictions based on their age:

Instruction permit:
  • If you are under 16, you may operate only under the supervision of a parent/legal guardian, a driving instructor, or an adult who is 25 or older with a driver's license for at least 3 years. When you turn 16, you may operate if accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, seated in the front seat.

Intermediate license:
  • For the first 6 months, you cannot transport more than one passenger under 19 (unless they are siblings). After this period, you can drive with a maximum of three passengers under 19.
  • You cannot drive alone from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., except for school/job activities or emergencies, unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.

A Missouri instruction permit is valid for 12 months and can be renewed. To renew, provide proof of identity and Missouri residency at any Missouri license office, and pay for a duplicate permit.

MO CDL School Bus Test

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