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Free LA CDL School Bus Practice Test 2025

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

Famous for its vibrant cities and unique cultural heritage, Louisiana is a popular destination for 53 million tourists each year. While there’s a lot to see in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, some people prefer to explore the bayous, swamps and the diverse landscape of this state. Tourism plays a significant role in Louisiana’s economy, but life within the Pelican State looks different for its residents. Most of them use a personal vehicle to commute to work, but children also have the option to take a school bus to school.
Even though the public education system of this state is facing several challenges, schools preserve the state’s cultural heritage by incorporating the French language and local history into their programs. Being a student in Louisiana is an experience different from anywhere else in the country, but school buses in Louisiana work just like everywhere else. If you want to become a school bus driver, we’ll help you obtain a School Bus (S) endorsement on your CDL. In Louisiana, this endorsement is granted after passing a written knowledge test as well as a skills test in a school bus.
We’ll help you with the theory so you can create a strong foundation for your new career. Initially, all aspiring commercial drivers will riffle through the official 2025 CDL manual. Containing essential information on all commercial endorsements (including School Buses and Passenger Vehicles), this manual serves as the basis for the official written exam. However, many students don’t find it to be a suitable learning resource, which often complicates their understanding of this topic.
There are countless alternatives available online, including our Louisiana CDL School Bus practice tests. Specific to Louisiana, these practice tests are updated for January 2025. We are all familiar with the emotions of anxiety and nervousness present before the day of a big exam. You’ll probably experience those again, but there’s a way to make them less impactful on your performance. By practicing consistently with our practice tests, you’ll naturally familiarize yourself with the content and format of the actual exam. When the big day comes, you’ll show up prepared and confident.

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Perfect for

  • First-time LA CDL and CLP applicants
  • CDL holders adding endorsements
  • LA CDL renewal applicants
LA 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 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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