School Bus Endorsement School Bus Endorsement Passenger Safety & Emergency Procedures

Question 1

When a school bus driver must evacuate the bus, which door should be used as the primary evacuation route if the front door is blocked?

Accepted Answer

The rear emergency exit door

Answer

The roof escape hatch only

Answer

Any window large enough for students

Answer

The right-side service door

Question 2

What is the minimum distance students must walk from the school bus before crossing the road?

Accepted Answer

10 feet in front of the bus so the driver can see them

Answer

5 feet from the front bumper

Answer

Directly in front of the bus

Answer

Across the nearest intersection

Question 3

When should a school bus driver activate the stop-arm and red flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

Before stopping to load or unload students

Answer

Only when unloading students in the afternoon

Answer

Only at designated railroad crossings

Answer

Whenever traffic is heavy

Question 4

A student on the school bus is having a seizure. What is the driver's first action?

Accepted Answer

Safely stop the bus and call dispatch or 911

Answer

Continue driving to get the student to school faster

Answer

Ask other students to hold the student still

Answer

Administer medication from the first-aid kit

Question 5

How far must a school bus stop from a railroad crossing before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

15 to 50 feet from the nearest track

Answer

10 feet from the crossing gate

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5 feet from the nearest rail

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100 feet from the crossing signal

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct action if a student's clothing becomes caught in the school bus door?

Accepted Answer

Immediately open the door fully and ensure the student is safe before moving

Answer

Move the bus slowly to free the clothing

Answer

Alert dispatch and wait for instructions before acting

Answer

Ask another student to pull the child free