SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST NORTH DAKOTA

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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 North Dakota school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The ND 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 North Dakota CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this ND CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
1. Crossover mirrors are used to:
see the "danger zone" areas in front of the bus and to the left and right side of the bus.
monitor the left and right sides of the bus at a wide angle.
monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
monitor traffic.
2. When you are about to pass a vehicle, you should:
assume they don't see you.
make gestures.
make eye contact.
slow down.
3. If you are loading students along the route and cannot account for a student, you should:
secure the bus, adjust the mirrors and prepare to leave.
call the relevant authorities.
ask other students if they saw the missing students.
secure the bus, take the key and check around and underneath the bus.
4. After unloading at the school, you should walk through the bus to:
make sure no students are returning to the bus.
release the parking brake.
close the door.
to check for items left by students and hiding or sleeping students.
5. When a rider wants to board the bus with a car battery, you should:
put the car battery in the aisle.
not allow the car battery on the bus.
put the car battery at the back of the bus.
check that the battery does not contain any gasoline.
6. ABS:
helps you increase your average speed.
does not decrease your stopping distance.
improves your visibility at night.
helps you increase your following distance.
7. After stopping, you should:
Turn on the right turn signal indicator.
Have the students board the school bus as quickly as possible.
Activate the alternating red lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
Activate the alternating amber lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
8. You should position the overhead inside rearview mirror to see:
all of the students on the bus.
the rear of the bus.
the students in the first three rows.
the heads of the students right behind you.
9. The standee line is:
is a line that passengers must stand on.
a line on the floor of the bus showing the driver where the riders cannot stand.
a line on the floor of the bus showing riders where they cannot stand.
a line on the floor of the bus showing riders where the driver cannot stand.
10. Proper adjustment and use of all mirrors is vital to the safe operation of a school bus:
in order to have the students exit in orderly fashion.
in order to monitor the danger zones around the bus for students, traffic, and other objects.
in order to see 500 feet or 10 bus lengths behind the bus.
All of the above.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

In North Dakota, teens must follow the three steps of the Graduated Licensing Program to obtain a class D driver license:
  1. For a learner’s permit, you must be at least 14 years old.
  2. For an intermediate license, you must either hold the permit for one year or be 16 years old and have held the permit for at least six months.
  3. For a standard license, you must be at least 16 years old and complete a road test.

You can visit a North Dakota driver license office or take the DMV written test at home using KnowTo Drive, the official knowledge testing platform. For this second option, if you are under 18, you must be supervised by a parent/legal guardian with a valid driver's license. After passing the exam, you are still required to visit the DOT to validate your identity and complete the testing process. 

You'll need to bring the following documents:
  • Completed application (if you are under 18, a parent/legal guardian must sign your application and assume financial liability).
  • Proof of identification (if your name has changed, please provide proof of your current legal name).
  • Proof of Social Security Number.
  • Proof of North Dakota residence (two documents).
Use this checklist to ensure you have all the required documents before your appointment.


You can take the DMV written test in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Nepali, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Turkish, Vietnamese, Pashto, and Dari. Additionally, automated American Sign Language and audio testing are provided at the following offices: Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, and Grand Forks.

To prepare for the DMV written test, you can refer to the official North Dakota Driver's Handbook. The manual covers various information about road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Study carefully the different sections and test your knowledge with our free practice tests!

The DMV written test has 25 questions, and you have 60 minutes to answer them. The questions cover different topics about road rules and safe driving practices. 

You are allowed up to 5 wrong answers. This means that the passing score is 80%. It's important to stay focused during the exam and take the time to read the questions carefully to minimize errors and pass the DMV written test on the first attempt.

For new drivers in North Dakota, various restrictions apply:
  • With a learner's permit, you must drive under the supervision of a parent/guardian or an adult aged 18 or older who has a minimum of three years of driving experience, seated beside you.
  • With an intermediate license, if you are under 16, you can drive alone except between sunset or 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. or for work, school, and religious activities.

Additionally, all drivers under 21 are considered legally under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .02 or greater. For those under 18, using cell phones while driving is forbidden except during emergencies.

You must wait 24 hours before retaking the DMV written test after a failure. You have 5 attempts within a year, but each time you need to pay another fee. If you leave the testing area early before completing the exam or if you bring cell phones or electronic devices, you may be disqualified. Additionally, attempting to cheat during an online test will result in automatic failure.

ND CDL School Bus Test

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