CDL School Bus Endorsement 2

Question 1

How far in advance should a school bus driver activate the amber warning lights before stopping to load or unload students?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 to 300 feet, depending on speed and state law

Answer

Only after coming to a complete stop

Answer

At least 1,000 feet in all conditions

Answer

Activation is optional if no traffic is present

Question 2

What is the most dangerous area around a school bus where students are at greatest risk?

Accepted Answer

The danger zone within 10 feet around the bus

Answer

The interior aisle

Answer

The rear bumper only

Answer

30 feet behind the bus

Question 3

When must a school bus driver use red flashing lights and the stop arm?

Accepted Answer

When stopped to load or unload students

Answer

Only on highways

Answer

Whenever driving at night

Answer

Only when the bus is empty

Question 4

If a student drops something near the bus while exiting, what should the driver instruct them to do?

Accepted Answer

Leave it and move to a safe spot, never reach under the bus

Answer

Quickly grab it before the bus moves

Answer

Crawl under the bus to retrieve it

Answer

Wait beside the rear tire

Question 5

During a pre-trip inspection of a school bus, the stop arm and warning lights should be checked for what?

Accepted Answer

Proper operation and that lenses are clean and unbroken

Answer

Correct paint color only

Answer

Manufacturer warranty status

Answer

Battery serial numbers

Question 6

Why should a school bus driver count students as they board and exit at a stop?

Accepted Answer

To ensure all students cleared the danger zone before moving

Answer

To track ticket sales

Answer

To report ridership to the state daily

Answer

It is not necessary

Question 7

What hand signal arrangement is commonly used to communicate with students crossing in front of the bus?

Accepted Answer

A prearranged signal telling students when it is safe to cross

Answer

A horn blast for every student

Answer

Flashing high beams

Answer

Waving the stop arm by hand