FREE Vermont CDL School Bus Practice Test (2023)

1. You should NOT use the parking brakes if:

2. When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:

there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.

3. Properly adjusted crossover mirrors allow you to see:

the entire area in front of the bus.
the right and left front tires touching the ground.
All of the above.

4. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?

Driving at the speed of the traffic
Frequent blinking
Heavy eyelids

5. When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:

have a red door light turned on.
be closed.
None of the above.

6. Service brakes should:

be checked before each trip.
only be checked by a mechanic.
always be checked before applying the brakes.

7. If driving a new vehicle, you should familiarize yourself with the controls and equipment:

8. When students board, you should:

9. Rims with welding repairs:

are not safe.
can be used for tires in the rear of the vehicle.
can be used for tires in the front of the vehicle.

10. If there is a behavior problem on the bus that requires you to pull the bus over, after securing the bus you should:

immediately call the school administrator or the police to remove the student.
stand up and speak respectfully to the offender. If a change of seating is needed, request that the student move to a seat near you.
put the student off the bus.

SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST VERMONT