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

1. Brake fade results from:

excessive smoke.
excessive speeding.
excessive wear.
excessive use of the service brakes.

2. The overhead inside rearview mirror is used to:

monitor the blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat.
allow congested traffic to disperse.
perform a safe stop at designated unloading areas.
monitor passenger activity inside the school bus.

3. When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights flashing, you should:

move to the lane not next to that of the emergency vehicle.
yielding the right-of-way by coming to a complete stop.
stay in the right lane.
speed up.

4. Properly adjusted outside left and right side flat mirrors allow the school bus drivers to see _____ behind the bus.

5. When parked on the side of the road, you should:

use the 4-way emergency flashers.
activate the right turn signal.
flash your brake lights.
turn off all lights.

6. If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:

brake hard and pull off the road.
pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.

7. Regrooved tires:

cannot be used on the rear wheels of buses.
cannot be used on the front wheels of buses.
cannot be used on the wheels of buses.
None of the above.

8. Drivers should adjust their mirrors:

9. Pre-trip inspections:

should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
are optional when the driver is familiar with the vehicle.
should always be done in the same order.
should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.

10. When driving in fog, drivers should:

use windshield washer antifreeze.
use high beams.
use the windshield wipers.
use low beams.

TEXAS CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST