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Free IL CDL School Bus Practice Test 2025

Part of mandatory Entry-Level Driver Training Course Based on 2025 IL commercial driver's license manualAvailable in EN, ES
20questions
2mistakes allowed
90%passing score

If you’re looking to get a School Bus (S) endorsement, you must pass a written knowledge exam that evaluates your understanding of this subject and meet a number of other requirements. Some aspiring school bus drivers find this daunting process more difficult than expected. But with preparation and practice, every challenge can be overcome by those who adopt a systematic approach. We will help you pass the CDL School Bus written test in Illinois so you can fulfill your dream of becoming a school bus driver.
You might already be familiar with the official 2025 CDL manual, but it won’t necessarily help you learn what driving school buses is about. While this manual is an essential piece of the puzzle, it is not enough on its own
Take advantage of every online resource available to you, including our CDL endorsement practice tests. Featuring 20 questions, these tests closely reflect the official exam. Students use them to assess their knowledge and improve their scores over time. You’ll be ready for the actual exam once you consistently achieve passing scores, which is a reliable indicator that you now understand what this subject is about.
One of the standout features of our tests is instant feedback, which provides a detailed explanation of each correct answer. It ensures you understand why a particular answer is right, even if you initially chose the wrong one.
To drive yellow (e.g., full-size) school buses, you must also obtain a Passenger Vehicles (P) endorsement. Our free Illinois CDL school bus practice tests cover a wide range of commercial driving topics, including all endorsements.
Illinois is well-known for having one of the most stringent safety programs for school buses. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) ensures high safety standards through several methods.
Annual inspections are performed for every school bus, and drivers must complete an 8-hour initial classroom training course. Additionally, they must attend annual refresher courses to stay up-to-date with laws and safety practices. The learning process never truly ends, so it is recommended that you continue practicing on our tests periodically to ensure your knowledge stays fresh throughout the year.

Perfect for

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

What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions20
How many correct answers to pass18
Passing score90%
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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 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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