School Bus Endorsement Practice Test 140 Questions with Complete Solutions 2024/2025 In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment: - Correct Answer three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit.A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped, the alternately flashing red lights indicator and the strobe light indicator, if equipped. - Correct Answer True School bus drivers must also check the following external lights and reflectors: - Correct Answer strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if equipped; alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped; alternately flashing red lights (all of correct) If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to the left front window of the school bus. - Correct Answer False Check that the entry door is not damaged and: - Correct Answer operated smoothly and close securely from the inside.Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during a pre-trip inspection? - Correct Answer Yes On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry should be checked for: - Correct Answer Door operation, hand rails, entry step condition and handicap lift if equipped.When checking a handicap lift the things that you should look for are: - Correct Answer Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Left must be fully retracted and latched.Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate smoothly and close securely from the outside. - Correct Answer False Check all emergency exits and show that: - Correct Answer They are not damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside and the warning devices are working. 1 / 2
During the pre-trip inspection you should check for broken seat frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor. - Correct Answer True Should you check passenger exit mirrors? - Correct Answer Yes During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus a check should be made to see that: - Correct Answer The vehicle is sitting level (front and rear) and it air-equipped, check for audible air leeks from the suspension system.A compartment check includes: - Correct Answer Checking that baggage and all other exterior compartment doors are not damaged, operate properly and latch securely.A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure, connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked: - Correct Answer Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure.You should activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights: - Correct Answer 100 to 300 feet before the school bus stop The battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion; and the battery box and cover or door should bot be damaged and should be secure. - Correct Answer True Who is the person in charge and must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route? - Correct Answer The bus driver.It is vital to properly adjust and use all mirrors for safe operations of the school bus: - Correct Answer In order to observe the danger zone around the bus and look for students, traffic, and other objects in this area.The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet? - Correct Answer 400
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