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Free AZ CDL School Bus Practice Test 2025

Part of mandatory Entry-Level Driver Training Course Based on 2025 AZ commercial driver's license manualAvailable in EN, ES
20questions
4mistakes allowed
80%passing score

Arizona’s roads are a mix of breathtaking views and challenging conditions. With landscapes ranging from expansive deserts to rugged mountains, it is no surprise that routes to the Grand Canyon and Sedona’s red rocks make for memorable drives. However, extreme weather is a factor for drivers to consider. School buses are quite common in big cities like Phoenix and Tucson. In urban environments, the scorching summer heat can be life-threatening; children should never have to walk to school under such conditions. Fortunately, school districts and private companies have large fleets of school buses ready to meet the transportation needs of young students.

Anyone who wants to become a school bus driver in Arizona must obtain the School Bus (S) and Passenger Vehicles (P) endorsements on their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). These endorsements allow you to operate school buses, and they are granted after passing their respective written knowledge tests as well as a skills test in a school bus. We know how stressful this entire process can be for you, and that’s why we’ll help you pass the CDL School Bus test in Arizona.

Aspiring school bus drivers have plenty of learning resources available online. While the official 2025 Commercial Driver’s License Manual explains the School Bus endorsement in detail, it may not be enough on its own for you to pass the knowledge test on your first attempt. You should adopt a smarter approach and make use of our free Arizona CDL School Bus practice tests, which are designed to familiarize you with the content and format of the actual exam.

Consisting of 20 questions, each of these tests can give you a significant boost in your learning journey. Each question has multiple answer choices, but only one is correct. Our assistant provides immediate feedback as soon as you make a choice, giving you a detailed explanation of the correct answer. This feedback can help you better understand the subject and associate the correct answers with their respective questions. Since there is no timer to pressure you, you should review all answer choices carefully and only submit an answer when you are confident in your choice. With unlimited attempts available, you shouldn’t worry too much about your score while you are still in the learning phase.

Perfect for

  • First-time AZ CDL and CLP applicants
  • CDL holders adding endorsements
  • AZ CDL renewal applicants
AZ commercial driver's license

What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions20
How many correct answers to pass16
Passing score80%
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. Which of the following statements about the special dangers of loading and unloading is true?
  2. After you decide on the best type of evacuation, what must you do next?
  3. While you're loading students, if you cannot account for a student, what should you do?
  4. A passive railroad crossing
  5. During your pre-trip vehicle inspection test, make sure that
  6. What color are all school buses painted?
  7. Which of the following statements is true about students who must cross in front of the bus after exiting it?
  8. You should adjust the outside left and right side flat mirrors so you can see
  9. Which of the following statements about evacuation procedures is true?
  10. When unloading students at a school, you should
  11. Immediately after stopping, you should first
  12. In addition to spare electrical fuses (if equipped), three red reflective triangles, and a working fire extinguisher, emergency equipment for a school bus also includes
  13. For up to ______ of parents, the school bus driver is the only school official they ever meet.
  14. Before you proceed through a railroad crossing, make sure that your bus will have enough containment (the space on the opposite side of the crossing) to completely clear the railroad tracks. As a general rule, adequate containment is
  15. Which of the following will confirm that your bus is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS)?
  16. Antilock brakes
  17. You should adjust the left and right side crossover mirrors so you can see
  18. The overhead inside rear-view mirror is used to
  19. You MUST evacuate everyone from your school bus if
  20. The blind spot behind the school bus may extend up to ________, depending on the length and width of the bus.

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