FREE South Carolina CDL Bus Practice Test (2024)

1. The overhead inside rearview mirror is:

located below the outside flat mirrors.
mounted on the left front corner of the bus.
mounted at the side of the windshield.
mounted above the windshield on the driver's side area of the bus.

2. The most students are killed each year:

in crashes involving buses and motorcycles.
while getting on and off the bus.
by drunk school bus drivers.
as passengers inside of a school bus.

3. When approaching a railroad crossing, you should activate hazard lights approximately ______ before the crossing.

4. Before driving your bus, you must:

ensure the emergency exit door is open.
review the inspection report.
clean the interior.
All of the above.

5. Depending on the length and width of a school bus, the blind spot behind the bus could extend up to:

6. When arriving at a destination, it is best to tell passengers to take their carry-ons with them:

at least twice.
before coming to a complete stop.
after stopping.
as they get off the bus.

7. Before crossing railroad tracks you should:

stay to the left of the roadway if possible.
place the transmission in first gear.
stop no closer than 100 feet from the nearest rail.
open the service door and driver's window to look and listen for approaching trains.

8. Properly adjusted outside convex mirrors should allow school bus drivers to see:

all of the students.
the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
the entire area in front of the bus.
the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts.

9. Rims with welding repairs:

are acceptable only when carrying a heavy load.
are not safe.
can be used for tires in the front of the vehicle.
can be used for tires in the rear of the vehicle.

10. The ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel is:

CDL BUS PRACTICE TEST - SOUTH CAROLINA