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Free MS CDL School Bus Practice Test 2024

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

Without a doubt, driving in Mississippi is an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re cruising along the Great River Road, winding through the pine forests of Grenada Lake, or exploring the rolling hills near Natchez, this state offers a variety of road trips full of Southern charm. While drivers often enjoy driving in the Magnolia State, this pleasant activity can turn into a difficult challenge once the weather changes. Heavy rain, fog, and severe thunderstorms can reduce visibility and cause slippery roads. Flooding is also a concern in some areas, requiring drivers to turn around and find an alternative route. (School bus drivers would have to contact their dispatcher for an alternative route.)

While these conditions are quite difficult to navigate in a personal vehicle, school bus drivers must fully master them. They are tasked with transporting children safely to and from school, and this responsibility is not given lightly.

If you want to work as a school bus driver for a school district, you must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a School Bus (S) endorsement. The process of obtaining a CDL involves passing both a written CDL General Knowledge test (on commercial driving theory) and a skills test. For the S endorsement, you must also pass a special knowledge test that evaluates your ability to operate school buses safely. Drivers must also undergo a medical examination and a criminal background check. Once these steps are complete, candidates will attend a certified training program which includes classroom instruction and hands-on training.

If this entire process seems overwhelming, we’re here to make it easier. Passing the School Bus knowledge test in Mississippi shouldn’t be one of your worries, especially when you have access to our free CDL school bus practice tests. They are based on the official 2024 CDL manual, and they come with several features to enhance your experience. Each of the 20 questions has multiple answer choices, but there is no rush to choose one. Our tests are not timed, so you can take as long as you need to before selecting an answer.

School bus drivers must understand what this subject is about. In an emergency, you should be prepared to evacuate all passengers as quickly and safely as possible. Our practice tests cover every aspect of the School Bus endorsement, so you can also use them as an educational tool.

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Perfect for

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