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Free MD CDL School Bus Practice Test 2024

Part of mandatory Entry-Level Driver Training Course Based on 2024 MD commercial driver's license manualAvailable in EN, ES
20questions
4mistakes allowed
80%passing score

Driving in Maryland involves navigating through the daily commuter traffic. Since this state is also part of the Washington, DC metro area, long delays on major routes are often common. Although the road system is in good condition, the Capital Beltway and Baltimore Beltway are often crowded. Rural areas have less traffic but may have winding roads that can be difficult to navigate during inclement weather. The average commute time is around 32 minutes, with over 68% of commuters driving alone. So why does this traffic cause inconvenience?
Some reports indicate that traffic congestion around schools, such as Parkdale High School, causes regular delays for both students and staff. A practical solution comes in the form of school buses, which are the safest mode of transportation for children traveling to and from school. Most of Maryland’s school buses are designed to transport up to 72 students, but they require regular maintenance and adequate driver training.
If you want to become a school bus driver, you’ll need to obtain a School Bus endorsement on your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). In Maryland, you can obtain this endorsement after passing the CDL School Bus written knowledge test. Since most school buses are Type C, you will also need to add a Passenger Vehicles (P) endorsement to your CDL.
Certainly, there are many requirements for a job with such a significant responsibility. In addition to studying for this endorsement, you’ll also have to undergo a mandatory pre-employment drug test, complete a school bus driver training program and pass a physical exam as well as a driving history check and a criminal background check.
To make it easier for you to pass the official knowledge exam, we have created several School Bus practice tests. Whether you want to strengthen your memory or simulate the actual exam at home, you can use our Maryland CDL School Bus Practice tests at your convenience. There are several features designed to help you, including keyboard shortcuts, an overview of your answers and even the option to receive hints from our assistant.
Updated for November 2024, these practice tests have helped many students pass the official knowledge exam on their first try. All 20 questions come with a detailed explanation of the correct answer, allowing you to learn from your mistakes and avoid repeating them during the actual exam.

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Perfect for

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