CDL School Bus Test - FREE NJ CDL Bus Practice Test (2024)

1. After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:

the ABS is in Neutral.
the ABS oil level is not adequate.
the ABS is working properly.
the ABS is not working properly.

2. When driving on slippery surfaces, a lack of spray from other vehicles indicates that:

the road hasn't started to ice up yet.
ice has formed on the road.
the pavement is dry.
there is no ice on the road surface.

3. Never refuel your bus:

while the windows are open.
with a higher grade of fuel.
in a closed building with riders on board.
All of the above.

4. If the school bus is equipped with a handicap lift, you should:

look for bent, loose, or broken parts, such as tie rods.
test what happens under braking conditions.
look for cracked drums.
look for damaged, leaking or missing parts and make sure that the lift is fully retracted and latched.

5. At railroad-highway crossings, if the gate comes down after you have started across:

drive through the gate even if it means you will break it.
back up until you are completely off the tracks.
cross the tracks in a low gear.
come to a complete stop and call your dispatcher.

6. If ABS is not working:

you will still have brakes.
you should use the emergency brake.
you should use the parking brake.
you will not have any brakes.

7. When changing lanes, you should:

8. How far should you look ahead when driving? At least:

9. A school bus driver must evacuate the bus when:

the bus is stalled on the shoulder of a 4-lane divided highway and it's snowing.
you have pull off the road and stop.
the bus is stalled on a railroad crossing.
the ABS is not working properly.

10. As a general rule, during an emergency students should be kept:

off the bus on the side of the road.
on the side in an open area.
off the bus, and at least 15 feet away from traffic.
on the bus.

NEW JERSEY CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST