SOUTH CAROLINA CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST

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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 South Carolina school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The SC 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 South Carolina CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this SC CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
1. A vehicle inspection should be done in the same order each time:
because it's much quicker.
because the report must be written in that order.
so you are less likely to forget something.
because it is required by law.
2. Buses must never carry:
hospital supplies.
small arms ammunition labeled ORM-D.
drunk passengers.
tear gas.
3. When loading and unloading students, drivers of a school bus should check their mirrors:
After extending the stop arm.
After closing the door.
After entering the traffic.
Continuously
4. Drivers should adjust their mirrors:
after driving.
while driving.
before driving.
None of the above.
5. When dealing with a disruptive rider, you should:
discharge such rider immediately.
call for help.
discharge the rider at the next scheduled stop.
give the rider a cup of coffee.
6. What should you be able to see if the outside convex mirrors are adjusted properly?
The entire area in front of the bus, the right and left front tires touching the ground, and the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
The area from the front of the bus to the service door and all of the students, including the heads of the students right behind you.
The top of the rear window in the top of the mirror, and all of the students.
The entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, the front of the rear tires touching the ground, and at least 1 traffic lane on either side of the bus.
7. If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:
stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.
get through the drawbridge as quickly as possible.
stop at least 5 feet before the draw of the bridge.
drive through the drawbridge with caution.
8. After stopping, you should:
Turn on the right turn signal indicator.
Activate the alternating red lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
Have the students board the school bus as quickly as possible.
Activate the alternating amber lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
9. Most fatalities occur to students who are:
sitting in the rear or front seats.
outside the bus during the loading/unloading process.
out of their seats.
inside the bus.
10. Of all the space around your vehicle, the most important is:
the area to the sides of the vehicle.
the area behind the vehicle.
All areas around the vehicle are equally important.
the area ahead of the vehicle.
 
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SC School Bus Test

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