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Free MI CDL School Bus Practice Test 2025

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

Driving in Michigan is a unique experience shaped by the state’s diverse geography. From the bustling streets of Detroit to scenic rural routes along the Great Lakes, drivers encounter a wide range of landscapes. However, Michigan’s driving conditions can be challenging, especially during the winter months. Snow and ice make the roads dangerous and drivers need to be alert. Whether commuting in a major city or exploring the state’s natural beauty, driving in Michigan is both an adventure and a necessity.
Up to 75.3% of workers in Michigan commute by driving a personal vehicle. While some are parents who also take their children to school, most students rely on school buses. Local school districts hire skilled drivers to operate their fleets of school buses. If you want to become one yourself, you must hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a School Bus (S) endorsement, and if the school bus you intend to drive is designed to carry 16 or more occupants (including yourself), you’ll also need a Passenger Vehicles (P) endorsement. Both can be obtained after passing their respective knowledge tests, as well as a skills test in a school bus.
We will help you pass the CDL School Bus knowledge test in Michigan, which is often a tough challenge for aspiring commercial drivers. Our CDL School Bus practice tests feature 20 questions based on the official 2025 CDL manual. Updated for January 2025, these practice tests closely reflect the official written exam. We know how annoying a timer can be, especially when you’re feeling pressured by the clock running out. Although the official knowledge exam has a time limit, we don’t have one on our free Michigan CDL school bus practice tests. You can take as long as you need to read and understand each question. Only submit an answer when you are confident in your choice.
Most aspiring school bus drivers are not aware of the content and format of the written exam. Training with our practice tests gives you an advantage, significantly boosting your chances of passing on your first try. We recommend incorporating these practice tests into your daily routine. With repetition, you’ll be able to understand all questions and memorize the correct answers.

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Perfect for

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