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Key Facts: Georgia CDL School Bus Test Exam

80%

Minimum CDL knowledge-test passing score

49 CFR 383.135

$5

Georgia endorsement fee when added after initial issuance

Georgia DDS Fees and Terms

$50

School bus road test fee when applicable

Georgia DDS School Bus Endorsement

$20

School bus license fee when applicable

Georgia DDS School Bus Endorsement

15-50 ft

School bus stop distance before nearest railroad rail

Georgia DDS Commercial Driver's Manual

14 days

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365 days

Georgia CLP validity for permits issued on or after July 1, 2021

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Study Georgia CDL Manual Section 10 for danger zones, mirrors, loading and unloading, stop arms, flashing lights, emergency exits, evacuation, railroad crossings, student management, ABS, backing, tail swing, and post-trip checks. FMCSA requires Passenger endorsement qualification before the School Bus endorsement and at least 80% correct on CDL knowledge tests. Georgia DDS lists $5 endorsement fees, $50 road test and $20 license fees when applicable, and does not publish a fixed public S endorsement question count in the cited sources.

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1Which endorsement authorizes a Georgia CDL driver to operate a school bus when the driver is transporting students?
A.School Bus (S) endorsement
B.Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement
C.Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement
D.Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement
Explanation: A driver transporting school students in a school bus needs the School Bus (S) endorsement. Georgia DDS and FMCSA both treat the S endorsement as a specialized CDL endorsement with school-bus-specific testing.
2Before an applicant can receive a School Bus (S) endorsement, which passenger endorsement requirement must be satisfied?
A.Qualify for the Passenger (P) endorsement knowledge and skills tests
B.Hold a Tank Vehicle endorsement for one full year
C.Pass only the School Bus written test
D.Complete a hazardous materials background check
Explanation: Federal school bus endorsement rules require the applicant to qualify for the Passenger (P) endorsement. The S endorsement adds school-bus-specific knowledge and a skills test in a school bus.
3What Georgia DDS testing combination is required for a school bus endorsement applicant?
A.General knowledge, Passenger, and School Bus knowledge exams plus a school bus skills test
B.Only a road test in any passenger vehicle
C.Only the School Bus knowledge exam if the applicant already has a Georgia license
D.HazMat and Tank Vehicle knowledge exams only
Explanation: Georgia DDS lists general CDL knowledge, Passenger, and School Bus knowledge exams for school bus endorsement applicants. DDS also requires a driving skills test in a school bus of the same vehicle group the applicant will drive.
4What minimum score does FMCSA require to pass a CDL knowledge test, including an endorsement knowledge test?
A.80 percent correct
B.60 percent correct
C.70 percent correct
D.95 percent correct
Explanation: 49 CFR 383.135 requires at least 80 percent correct on each CDL knowledge test. Georgia CDL endorsement testing operates under these federal CDL standards.
5Which Georgia DDS school bus endorsement fee statement is accurate?
A.Road test fees are $50, license fees are $20, and endorsement fees are $5 each when applicable
B.The S endorsement is always free and no road test fee can apply
C.Only a $5 road test fee applies and no endorsement fee is charged
D.Georgia DDS publishes no school bus endorsement fee information
Explanation: The Georgia DDS school bus endorsement page lists road test fees of $50, license fees of $20, and endorsement fees of $5 each. DDS also notes a possible waiver of the $35 application fee for qualifying public school bus applicants, but those listed fees still apply.
6What is the school bus danger zone?
A.The area around the bus where children are most at risk of being struck
B.Only the lane directly behind the school bus
C.Only the driver's seating area inside the bus
D.The area beyond the railroad crossing after the bus clears the tracks
Explanation: The danger zone is the area on all sides of the bus where children are most likely to be hit by the bus or by other traffic. The Georgia CDL manual emphasizes that drivers must use mirrors and procedures to control this area.
7How far can the danger zone extend in front of a school bus according to the Georgia CDL manual?
A.As much as 30 feet, with the first 10 feet most dangerous
B.Only 3 feet, because of tail swing
C.Exactly 400 feet
D.Only to the edge of the front bumper
Explanation: Georgia's CDL manual states that danger zones may extend as much as 30 feet from the front bumper, with the first 10 feet being the most dangerous. This is why drivers keep students visible and use crossover mirrors before moving.
8Why is the area to the left of a school bus always considered dangerous?
A.Passing cars may travel along the driver's side of the bus
B.Students are required to load from the left side
C.The stop arm blocks the driver's view on the right side only
D.The left side is the only area not covered by mirrors
Explanation: The Georgia CDL manual identifies the left side as dangerous because of passing cars. Students should be kept out of traffic exposure areas while the driver monitors mirrors and traffic.
9When should a school bus driver check mirror adjustment?
A.Before operating the school bus
B.Only after the first route stop
C.Only during the annual inspection
D.Only when students complain they cannot see the mirrors
Explanation: Proper mirror adjustment is vital before operating the school bus. The driver needs the maximum practical view of danger zones, students, traffic, and objects before the bus moves.
10What are outside left and right flat mirrors mainly used to monitor?
A.Traffic, clearances, and students on the sides and to the rear of the bus
B.Only student behavior inside the passenger compartment
C.Only the roof-mounted strobe light
D.Only the engine compartment during a route
Explanation: Flat side mirrors are used to monitor traffic, clearances, and students along the sides and rear. They are part of the driver's basic mirror sequence at stops and while driving.

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