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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 Wisconsin school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The WI 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 Wisconsin CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this WI CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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To know if your vehicle is equipped with ABS, look for:
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the ABS shipping paper.
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the ABS logo on the steering wheel.
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a yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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an ABS placard.
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When inspecting the vehicle, make sure that:
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all emergency exits are not damaged.
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if equipped, the stop arm is mounted securely to the frame of the vehicle.
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all internal and external mirrors and mirror brackets are not damaged.
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All of the above.
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After stopping, you should:
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Activate the alternating amber lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
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Have the students board the school bus as quickly as possible.
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Activate the alternating red lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
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Turn on the right turn signal indicator.
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During an emergency student safety is generally best maintained by:
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leading students as far away from the bus as possible.
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leading students downwind of the bus if fire is present.
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having the students stand at least 50 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
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keeping students on the bus.
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When loading or unloading passengers, put the transmission:
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second gear.
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in reverse.
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in first gear.
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in Neutral.
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When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:
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have a red door light turned on.
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stay open.
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be closed.
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None of the above.
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Before crossing railroad tracks you should:
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stop no closer than 100 feet from the nearest rail.
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stay to the left of the roadway if possible.
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open the service door and driver's window to look and listen for approaching trains.
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place the transmission in first gear.
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If you recognize a distracted driver on the road, you should:
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flash your brake lights at them.
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try to pass them.
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follow them closely.
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give them plenty of room.
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Walkers, joggers, and bicyclists wearing headsets:
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may not hear you.
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can usually hear the sounds of traffic.
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are usually aware of what is happening around them.
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can always see you.
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When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights flashing, you should:
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yielding the right-of-way by coming to a complete stop.
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move to the lane not next to that of the emergency vehicle.
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speed up.
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stay in the right lane.
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If you're between 15 and 18, you must comply with the Graduated Driver License program. You can obtain an instruction permit at 15 years old. Then, once you're at least 16 years old and have held the permit for at least six months, you can apply for a probationary driver license. To obtain a regular driver license (class D), you must be at least 19 years old.
If you're 18 years old or older, you must hold the permit for a minimum of seven days before applying for a probationary driver license.
You cannot schedule appointments for the DMV written test because they are conducted on a walk-in basis. Verify if your chosen Wisconsin DMV office provides permit tests before you go. Keep in mind that it usually takes around 45 minutes to finish, so make sure to arrive with enough time before the office's closing hours to complete the exam.
You'll need to bring specific documents to prove your eligibility:
- A completed Wisconsin Driver License Application. If you're under 18 years old, your application must be signed by the instructor of the driver education program you're enrolled in, and you must have the signature of a parent/guardian or sponsor.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status.
- Proof of your name and date of birth.
- Proof of identity.
- Proof of Wisconsin residency if you're 18 or older.
- Proof of Social Security number.
- Proof of enrollment in school or a high school diploma (for applicants under 18).
The DMV written test in Wisconsin is offered in English, American Sign Language, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Hmong, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish. Audio assist option is available upon request.
To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Wisconsin Driver's Handbook. Pay attention to road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Test your knowledge with our practice tests or sign up for Premium, which offers extra resources to get ready for your exam.
If you operate with an instruction permit in Wisconsin, there are specific restrictions:
- You must be accompanied by a licensed parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 19 years old and has at least two years of driving experience, seated beside you. Alternatively, you may be accompanied by a person 21 years or older with written authorization from your parent/guardian (if you are a minor).
- If you are 16 or older, you can transport one other licensed driver who is at least 25 years of age and has at least two years of driving experience, in addition to your supervisor.
If you operate with a probationary license, the following restrictions apply during the first nine months:
- You can drive alone between 5 a.m. to midnight and transport siblings and one licensed adult with two years or more of driver experience.
- From midnight to 5 a.m., you can only drive alone for work or school activities, or you must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, an instructor/spouse who is 19 or older, or a person 21 or older.
If you're under 21 years old, it's prohibited to drive after consuming any amount of alcohol.
A Wisconsin class D instruction permit is valid for 18 months, and it can be renewed online within 8 years (if you are 64 or younger). It is not required to retake the DMV test within 8 years of its expiration. Applicants under 18 years old must provide proof of enrollment or completion of a driver education course.
If you don't pass your DMV written test in Wisconsin, you can retake it the next day. You have five attempts in one year. After the fifth failure, you'll need to get special permission from DMV staff before trying again.