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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 Connecticut school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The CT 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 Connecticut CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this CT CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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You should always adjust your speed to be able to stop within:
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30 feet.
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the distance you can see ahead.
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the length of your vehicle.
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50 feet.
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When approaching the bus stop, you should activate the lights approximately _______ before the bus stop.
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4-6 seconds
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25 seconds
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5-10 seconds
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15 seconds
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When unloading the students, you must:
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avoid counting the number of students while unloading, as this is a waste of precious time.
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tell students to exit the bus and walk behind the bus.
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wait until all students are seated and facing forward before moving the bus.
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have the students remain seated until they are told to exit.
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Riders getting on or off the bus:
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should should stand near the back of your vehicle.
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should not be supervised.
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can stumble and should be supervised.
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are likely to be disruptive.
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5.
Rims with welding repairs:
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can be used for tires in the front of the vehicle.
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are not safe.
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are acceptable only when carrying a heavy load.
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can be used for tires in the rear of the vehicle.
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6.
Backing a school bus is:
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strongly discouraged.
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strongly encouraged.
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usually encouraged.
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always safe if you use caution.
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If the road is icy, you should:
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put the transmission in neutral and stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down, then pull off the road and stop.
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maintain your current speed and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
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reduce speed to a crawl and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
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All of the above.
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At railroad-highway crossings, if the gate comes down after you have started across:
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cross the tracks in a low gear.
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come to a complete stop and call your dispatcher.
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drive through the gate even if it means you will break it.
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back up until you are completely off the tracks.
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Properly adjusted outside left and right side flat mirrors allow the school bus drivers to see _____ behind the bus.
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50 feet
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100 feet
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200 feet
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300 feet
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10.
The inside rearview mirror is used to:
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see the "danger zone" areas around the bus.
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see hazards ahead.
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monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
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see the "danger zone" areas insde the bus.
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To obtain a learner’s permit in Connecticut, you must be at least 16 years old. If you are between 16 and 17 years old, after completing a driver training program and keeping the permit for 120 days (or 180 days if you have taken the training at home with a qualified trainer), you can obtain a driver's license. If you are 18 years of age or older, you are required to hold an adult learner’s permit for a minimum of 90 days before obtaining a class D driver's license.
You can schedule your Connecticut knowledge test online. Select dates and times according to the available choices at various Connecticut DMV offices.
Ensure you bring valid documents or certified copies. Here's what you need:
- Proof of Social Security Number (SSN).
- Two proofs of Connecticut residency dated within 90 days. Examples include a bill from a bank, mortgage company, credit card company, hospital…
- A completed application for Non-Commercial Learner's Permit and/or Driver's License.
For under 18 also:
- Completed Certificate of Parental Consent.
For Non-US born also:
- Proof of Legal Presence in the United States.
The DMV written tests are available in various languages, including Arabic, English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. If your primary language is not among these options, you can bring a dictionary. Anyway, you can’t use a translator during the exam.
The DMV written test is based on the Connecticut Driver Manual. Focus on road signs, safe driving practices and road rules. Take our free practice tests to prepare for the exam, or sign up for DMV Premium to unlock more resources and prepare for your permit test faster!
The Connecticut DMV written test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions and is based on the information provided in the manual. Taking numerous practice tests and thoroughly studying the handbook will increase your chances of success.
In Connecticut, you can miss up to 5 questions on the DMV written test. To pass, you need an accuracy rate of 80% or higher, which means correctly answering at least 20 out of the total 25 questions.
Learner permit holders:
- Cannot drive alone. They must be accompanied by a driving instructor or a driver aged 20 or older with a clean driver record for four consecutive years.
- Cannot use cell phones when driving.
For 16 and 17-year-old drivers, the State of Connecticut imposes these restrictions:
- During the first six months after obtaining a driver's license, you are not allowed to have any passengers in the vehicle, except for a licensed driving instructor, a parent/legal guardian with a valid driver's license, or a driver aged 20 or older with a clean driver record for four consecutive years. During the second six months, you can also transport family members.
- You cannot drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., except in cases of employment, school, religious activities, or medical emergencies.
The passenger and curfew restrictions do not apply if you are a member of a volunteer fire/ambulance company.
A Connecticut instruction permit remains valid until you either obtain a driver's license or for a period of 2 years from the date of issuance, whichever occurs first. This waiting period ensures you have ample time to gain valuable driving experience and feel confident before the exam.
If you do not pass your DMV written test in Connecticut, you will need to wait 7 days before you can retake it. To reschedule an appointment and retake the exam, you have to pay the required fee again.