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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 Montana school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The MT 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 Montana CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this MT CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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ABS helps you:
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lock your wheels.
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decrease your average speed.
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decrease your overall stopping distance.
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keep the wheels from locking up.
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To ensure passenger safety during loading and unloading, bus drivers should:
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always ensure that passengers are safely on the bus before closing the door(s).
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allow passengers enough time to sit down or brace themselves before departing.
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start and stop as smoothly as possible.
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All of the above.
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A passive railroad crossing is one that:
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requires you to stop and wait until the traffic control device installed at the crossing tells you to proceed.
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does not have any type of traffic control device.
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has at least two traffic control devices installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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Before driving your bus, you must:
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clean the interior.
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ensure the emergency exit door is open.
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review the inspection report.
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All of the above.
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When changing lanes, you should:
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do it quickly so other vehicles won't get into the lane.
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ensure that the vehicle behind you has moved into your blind spot.
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do it slowly, so a driver you did not see may have a chance to honk their horn.
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turn sharply.
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ABS:
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helps you increase your average speed.
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improves your visibility at night.
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does not decrease your stopping distance.
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helps you increase your following distance.
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A disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle:
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should not be towed or pushed, unless getting off would be unsafe.
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should be abandoned immediately.
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should only be pushed or towed by another bus.
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should be towed or pushed, unless staying on the bus would be unsafe.
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You should adjust the outside left and right side flat mirrors so you can see:
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400 feet behind the bus.
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the right and left front tires touching the ground.
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the rear tires touching the ground.
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All of the above.
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If there is a behavior problem on the bus that requires you to pull the bus over, after securing the bus you should:
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count the number of students to confirm the location of all students before before calling the police.
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stand up and speak respectfully to the offender. If a change of seating is needed, request that the student move to a seat near you.
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put the student off the bus.
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immediately call the school administrator or the police to remove the student.
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When stopping to pick up students at the bus stop, which of the following comes after all the others?
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Activate the alternating red lights when traffic is a safe distance from the school bus.
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Check to confirm that all traffic has stopped before opening the door and signaling students to approach.
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Place the transmission in park or in neutral and set the parking brake.
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Activate the alternating amber lights and open the door when traffic is a safe distance from the school bus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The age requirements to obtain a class D driver's license in Montana are established by the three-steps of the Graduated Driver License program:
Step 1 - Non-commercial learner permit (NCLP)
- If you are 14 ½ years old and enrolled in a state-approved traffic education program, you can apply for a Driver Ed Learning Permit.
- If you have not attended driver training, you can apply for the instruction permit at 15 years old.
Step 2 - First-year restricted license
- You must be 15 and have completed an approved traffic education program, or you must be 16 years old to get a restricted license.
Step 3 - Full privilege driver license
- After one year or when turning 18, whichever comes first, you can obtain a full driver's license.
You can schedule the DMV written test at any Montana driver license office. Find the nearest office and make an appointment, specifying that it is for a written test. Alternatively, appointments can be arranged by calling the Customer Care Center during regular business hours.
On the day of your appointment, ensure you bring these documents:
- Two proofs of identity (either two primary documents, or one primary and one secondary document).
- Proof of residency.
- Proof of authorized presence in the U.S.
- Parental consent (if you are under 18).
Proof of your Social Security Number is not required, but you should know it as it may be verified during your appointment.
You need to read the Montana Driver's Handbook. The exam covers various topics, including road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Remember that you cannot use driver's manuals or personal notes, so study the manual carefully and use our free practice tests.
For new drivers in Montana, restrictions vary.
With a learner permit:
- You may drive only under the supervision of a licensed parent/guardian or adult.
- Seatbelts are mandatory for both the driver and passenger.
- A clean record for six months is required to apply for a restricted license.
With a first-year restricted license:
- Sealbelts are mandatory for all occupants.
- You cannot drive alone between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except for emergencies, farm-related activities, school/church/work activities, and specific parent-authorized purposes.
- You can transport only one passenger under 18 for the first six months, except for family members. After six months, a maximum of three passengers is allowed unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is 18 or older.
Your permit is valid for one year. This ensures you have enough time to practice driving and fulfill the necessary requirements before the road test.
You can take the DMV written test only once per day. If you are under 18, you must wait one week before another attempt, while if you are over 18, you may return the next business day. If you find the exam difficult, sign up for DMV Premium, which offers numerous resources and practice tests to improve your preparation.