SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST NEBRASKA
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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 Nebraska school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The NE 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 Nebraska CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this NE CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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1.
Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
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ABS will change the way you normally brake.
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ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
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ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
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To know if your vehicle is equipped with ABS, look for:
an ABS placard.
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a yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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the ABS shipping paper.
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the ABS logo on the steering wheel.
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3.
When crossing railroad tracks, you should:
apply the parking brakes.
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stay in your lane.
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shift gears while crossing the tracks.
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stop on the tracks.
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In vehicles with air brakes, the air compressor governor:
controls how much air the air compressor will pump into the air storage tanks.
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controls when the air compressor will pump air into the air storage tanks.
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controls when the air storage tanks will pump air into the air compressor.
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None of the above.
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The driver MUST evacuate the bus when:
there is an imminent danger of an accident.
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the position of the bus may change and increase the danger.
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there is a threat of a fire.
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All of the above.
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Baggage and freight should be secured in a way that:
allows riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency.
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blocks one exit, but allows riders to exit by any remaining window or door in an emergency.
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allows riders to quickly take their baggage with them in an emergency.
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allows riders to easily identify their baggage before they get off the bus in an emergency.
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A school bus driver must evacuate the bus when:
the ABS is not working properly.
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the bus is stalled on the shoulder of a 4-lane divided highway and it's snowing.
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the bus is stalled on a railroad crossing.
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you have pull off the road and stop.
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8.
If your bus has a manual transmission, when crossing railroad tracks you should never:
change gears.
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listen and look in both directions for trains.
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proceed carefully.
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use your brakes.
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When stopping, you should bring the school bus to a full stop how many feet away from students at the bus stop?
At least 5 feet
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At least 50 feet
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At least 25 feet
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At least 10 feet
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10.
Buses must never carry:
radioactive materials in the space occupied by people.
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emergency hospital supplies.
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oxygen medically prescribed for, in the possession of a passenger, and in a container designed for personal use.
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All of the above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A school learner’s permit is available for teens between 14 and 16 years old who want to practice driving for a school permit.
- A school permit (SCP) can be issued if a person resides or attends a school 5,000 or more miles from home. The applicant must be at least 14 years and two months old.
- For a learner's permit (LPD), the minimum age is 15 years.
- To qualify for a provisional operator’s permit (POP), the applicant must be 16 years old.
- Individuals under 18 with a POP for at least 12 months can apply for an operator's license driver's license (class O). For individuals over 18 who have never held a provisional operator's permit (POP), vision, written, and drive tests are required.
Locate the closest Nebraska driver licensing office and get in touch with them to schedule your DMV written test. You may start the application 60 days before your 15th birthday, but the permit won't be issued until you are 15.
Ensure you bring the following documents to the DMV office:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status.
- Two proofs of your principal address.
- Social Security Number or proof of exemption.
Review the complete list of acceptable documents before your visit.
The DMV written tests are available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. If you don’t understand English or Spanish, you can take a non-verbal permit test. The use of a foreign language dictionary is also permitted.
To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Nebraska Driver's Handbook. Study traffic signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc.. Test 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 DMV written test in Nebraska consists of 25 questions (24 questions for the non-verbal version). It is designed to evaluate your knowledge of road signs, safe driving practices, and traffic laws. You should study the manual carefully to ensure your success on the first attempt.
To pass the DMV written test, you need a score of 80%. You are allowed to miss up to 5 questions (4 for the non-verbal version). Stay focused during the exam and take the time to review your answers carefully to minimize errors and pass the test.
For new drivers in Nebraska, specific restrictions apply:
- With a learner's permit (LPD) or a school learner’s permit (SCP), you must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, seated beside you.
- With a school permit (SCP), you may drive unsupervised only to and from the school you attend or anytime when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.
- With a provisional operator’s permit (POP), you can drive unsupervised from 6 a.m. to midnight, except for school or work activities or if accompanied by a parent/guardian or a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old. During the first six months, you can only transport one passenger under 19 who is not a family member.
Additional restrictions for all permit holders include wearing seat belts and complying with the Zero Tolerance law, which prohibits operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol for drivers under 21.
The learner's permit expires after one year from the date of issuance and can be renewed online or in person at any driver licensing office. During this period, complete an approved driver safety course or accumulate 50 hours of supervised driving with a parent/guardian or a licensed driver who is at least 21, before applying for the provisional operator’s permit.
If you fail the DMV written test, you may retake it the following day. After three attempts, you must wait 7 days. If you fail six times, you will have to attend an approved driver training course or wait 90 days from the date of the last test failure before making another attempt.
NE CDL School Bus Test
Number of questions: | 20 |
Correct answers to pass: | 16 |
Passing score: | 80% |
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