SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST TENNESSEE

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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 Tennessee school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The TN 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 Tennessee CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this TN CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
1. When your route is finished, you should conduct a post-trip inspection of the bus. The inspection should include all of the following except:
Looking for sleeping students
Looking for articles left on the bus
Opening windows and doors
Looking for damage or vandalism
2. When approaching a bus stop, the school bus driver should:
not use the mirrors.
stop on the sidewalk.
approach cautiously.
All of the above.
3. The blind spot for outside left and right side flat mirrors is:
immediately below and in front of each mirror.
above each mirror.
to the left of each mirror.
behind each mirror.
4. If a worker is close to the roadway in a work zone, you should:
drive at the posted speed limit.
reduce your speed below the posted speed limit.
pull off the road and stop.
drive on the shoulder.
5. After an accident, an improper use of flares could cause:
a fire if spilled fuel is on the ground.
air pressure to build from 50 to 100 psi within 2 minutes.
the springs to put on the brakes.
the vehicle to slide back and forth.
6. When approaching the bus stop, you should activate the lights approximately _______ before the bus stop.
4-6 seconds
25 seconds
5-10 seconds
15 seconds
7. Which of the following statements about the special dangers of loading and unloading is true?
Students should be told to leave any dropped object and move to a point of safety out of the danger zones and attempt to get the driver’s attention to retrieve the object.
Students should be told to pick up any dropped object as long as it's not under the bus.
You should move the bus prior to confirming that all students have exited the bus and are in a safe location.
None of the above.
8. Engine oil pressure should come up to normal within _________ after the engine is started.
two minutes
five minutes
seconds
ten minutes
9. When approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should:
maintain your current speed.
start slowing down and be ready to stop.
speed up to get through the light.
None of the above.
10. If your bus has a manual transmission, when crossing railroad tracks you should never:
proceed carefully.
change gears.
listen and look in both directions for trains.
use your brakes.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

The age requirements to obtain a class D driver license in Tennessee are established by the four steps of the Graduated Driver License Program:
  • For a learner permit, you must be 15 years old.
  • For an intermediate restricted license, you must be 16 years old and have held the permit for 180 days.
  • For an intermediate unrestricted license, you must be 17 years old and have held an intermediate restricted license for one year.
  • For a regular driver license, you must be 18 years old or have completed high school or obtained a GED.
The Graduated Driver License (GDL) requirements do not apply to emancipated teens (due to active duty military service, marriage, or court order), individuals under 18 who have finished school, or individuals who are 18 or older.

Teenagers between the ages of 15 and 17 can take the DMV written test online under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian registered on the PID (Proctor Identification) App. Alternatively, it is possible to schedule an appointment for permit tests at a Tennessee driver services center. First-time applicants should complete the application before visiting the center.
You'll need to bring the following documents:
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence (in case of a name change, documentation must be provided).
  • Two proofs of Tennessee residency (such as a home utility bill or bank statement).
  • Proof of full Social Security Number.
If you are under 18, you'll also need:


The DMV written test is available in English, Spanish, Korean, or Japanese. Additionally, individuals who speak another language may also utilize translation dictionaries. For applicants with learning disabilities or those unable to read, oral tests are available by appointment. In case the applicants are deaf, an interpreter will be provided to assist them during the oral exam.

To prepare for the DMV written test, study the Tennessee Driver's Handbook thoroughly. At the end of each chapter, you’ll find practice questions to help you verify your knowledge of traffic laws. You can also find additional practice tests on DMV Premium to further improve your preparation.

The DMV written test in Tennessee consists of 30 multiple-choice questions based on the driver's manual. These questions cover topics such as road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam.

You can make up to 6 mistakes on the Tennessee DMV written test. To pass, you need to answer at least 24 questions correctly, achieving an 80% accuracy rate. Take your time to read each question accurately.
If you have a learner permit:
  • You must drive with a licensed driver aged 21 or older seated in the front seat.
  • Driving between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. is not permitted.

If you have an intermediate restricted license:  
  • You are allowed to have only one passenger in the car with you unless they are licensed drivers aged 21 or older, or if transporting siblings.
  • Driving between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. is prohibited unless under the supervision of a parent/guardian, or someone designated by the parent/guardian, or for school or work activities. Exceptions also apply for driving to/from hunting or fishing between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. with a valid hunting or fishing license.


You must wait 1 day before another attempt. However, after a second online failure, you will need to go to a Tennessee driver services center to retake the DMV written test in person. If you were caught cheating, the test will automatically fail and you have to wait 30 days before retaking it.

TN CDL School Bus Test

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