School Bus Endorsement School Bus Endorsement Vehicle Inspection & Pre-Trip Procedures

Question 1

During a pre-trip inspection, which component must be checked to ensure the school bus emergency exit door opens from both inside and outside?

Accepted Answer

The door latch mechanism and panic hardware

Answer

Only the exterior handle

Answer

The door hinge bolts only

Answer

The window above the door

Question 2

How often must a school bus driver perform a pre-trip inspection?

Accepted Answer

Before every trip

Answer

Once per week

Answer

Once per day regardless of trips

Answer

Only after maintenance

Question 3

When inspecting school bus mirrors, the driver should ensure the mirrors allow a view of:

Accepted Answer

200 feet to the rear and both sides of the bus

Answer

Only the area directly behind the bus

Answer

The front bumper area only

Answer

50 feet to the rear

Question 4

What should a driver do if the school bus air pressure drops below the low-pressure warning level during pre-trip?

Accepted Answer

Do not drive the bus until the air system is repaired

Answer

Drive carefully to the nearest shop

Answer

Pump the brakes to rebuild pressure

Answer

Reduce speed and continue the route

Question 5

Which lighting component is checked by activating the hazard lights during the pre-trip inspection?

Accepted Answer

All four turn signal/hazard lights simultaneously

Answer

Only the headlights

Answer

The interior dome lights

Answer

The stop-arm lights only

Question 6

During the engine compartment inspection, a school bus driver notices fluid leaking from the power steering reservoir. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Report it out of service and do not drive

Answer

Add fluid and monitor during the route

Answer

Drive only short distances

Answer

Ignore it if the level is above the minimum line