SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST WEST VIRGINIA

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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 West Virginia school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The WV 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 West Virginia CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this WV CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
1. When your route is finished, you should conduct a post-trip inspection of the bus. The inspection should include all of the following except:
Looking for damage or vandalism
Looking for articles left on the bus
Looking for sleeping students
Opening windows and doors
2. If your bus is equipped with a roof-mounted strobe light, you should use it:
whenever possible.
only at night.
when you have limited visibility.
only in an emergency.
3. If you realize you are going to be later to your destination than you expected, you should:
exceed the posted speed limit when no other vehicles are near.
speed up.
deal with it and accept the delay.
do your best to avoid the delay.
4. If you perform the skills test in a vehicle that is not equipped with air brakes:
you will be required to take the tank vehicle test.
you will be required to operate a CMV without hydraulic brakes.
you will be required to operate vehicles with air brakes.
you will be restricted from operating vehicles with air brakes.
5. The stop signal arm and flashing red signals of a school bus must be used only:
when the school bus is stopped on a street or highway to load or unload students.
in heavy rain.
in heavy traffic.
during sharp turns.
6. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
7. Service brakes should:
always be checked before applying the brakes.
be checked before each trip.
only be checked by a mechanic.
All of the above.
8. One way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
have less than 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
use the controlled braking method.
take curves at higher speeds.
make sure you have enough tread on your tires.
9. Brake fade results from:
excessive smoke.
excessive use of the service brakes.
excessive wear.
excessive speeding.
10. When driving a school bus in strong winds, you should:
Avoid pulling off the road to wait.
Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.
All of the above.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Graduated Driver’s License program in West Virginia, you must be at least 15 years old to apply for an instruction permit. To obtain an intermediate license, you must be at least 16 years old and have held the permit for 6 months. At 17 years old, you become eligible for a class E license.
You have two options:
  • You can take the test at a West Virginia DMV office by scheduling an appointment online and selecting a date and time.
  • You can opt for the online test using a laptop equipped with a webcam. If you are under 18, you must be supervised by an adult over 18. Upon passing the test, you will receive a completion certificate valid for six months. To obtain your permit, you must bring it to a DMV office with the other required documents.

As a first-time applicant in West Virginia, you are required to bring the following documents:
  • Proof of identity (if you have changed your legal name, provide documents to certify it).
  • Proof of Social Security number.
  • Two proofs of West Virginia residency.
  • School Driver Eligibility Certificate (for minors).
Additionally, the DMV will provide you with the application, which must be signed by a parent or guardian if you are under 18.

The online DMV written test is available in English and Spanish (audio versions are also provided). If needed, you can request assistance from a sign language interpreter or translator.

The best way to prepare for the DMV written test is by reading the West Virginia Driver’s Handbook, which contains information about road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. After studying the manual, test your preparation with our free practice tests!

The West Virginia DMV written test comprises 25 questions, and you have 50 minutes to complete it. It is designed to evaluate your knowledge of general road rules, safe driving practices, and road signs. You should study the manual carefully to ensure your success on the first attempt.

To pass the West Virginia DMV written test, you are allowed up to 6 wrong answers. Keep in mind that there's a time limit, and any unanswered questions within that time frame will count as incorrect.
Restrictions for an instruction permit holder:
- A licensed driver aged 21 or over must be present in the front seat when driving.
- Driving is permitted only between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm.
- Only two non-family member passengers are allowed.
- Cell phone usage is prohibited.

Restrictions for an intermediate license holder:
- Driving without a supervising adult is allowed between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm. Between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am, you cannot drive unless accompanied by a supervising adult or for specific reasons like employment, school, religious activities, or emergencies.
- During the first six months, no passengers under the age of 20 are allowed, except for siblings. During the second six months, only one non-family member passenger under 20 is permitted.
- Cell phone usage is prohibited.

After obtaining a driver license, these restrictions still apply:
- All occupants must wear seat belts.
- You cannot drive after consuming any amount of alcohol until you are 21 (zero alcohol tolerance).

For minor applicants, the permit expires on their 18th birthday, with an additional 30-day grace period beyond this date. For individuals over 18, the instruction permit is valid for a period of 180 days. If it expires, the DMV test must be retaken. In both cases, this permit is not renewable.

If you fail your DMV written test in West Virginia, you can retake it after a waiting period of 7 days. A retest fee is required. If you have failed your exam and need some extra help to improve your preparation, sign up for DMV Premium!

WV CDL School Bus Test

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