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Key Facts: Maryland CDL School Bus Test Exam

80%

Minimum CDL knowledge-test passing score

49 CFR 383.135 and Maryland CDL Manual

P + S

Endorsements Maryland says are needed to drive a school bus

Maryland MVA Endorsements FAQ

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School bus stop distance before nearest railroad rail

Maryland CDL Manual Section 10

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Public S endorsement question count and time limit

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Section 10

Maryland manual school bus study section

Maryland CDL Manual DL-151

Study Maryland CDL Manual Section 10 for danger zones, mirror systems, loading and unloading, stop arms and flashing lights, emergency exits, evacuation, railroad crossings, student management, ABS, strobe lights, backing, tail swing, and post-trip checks. Maryland MVA says school bus drivers need both P and S endorsements, and FMCSA requires at least 80% correct on CDL knowledge tests. The cited Maryland and FMCSA sources do not publish a fixed public S endorsement question count, time limit, pass rate, or separate endorsement test fee.

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1Which CDL endorsement is specifically required for a Maryland driver who wants to operate a school bus?
A.School Bus (S) endorsement
B.Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement
C.Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement
D.Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement
Explanation: A driver who operates a school bus must qualify for the School Bus (S) endorsement. Maryland MVA also links school bus operation to passenger-bus qualification, so the S endorsement is not treated as a cargo or tank endorsement.
2Before receiving a School Bus (S) endorsement, what passenger-vehicle requirement must the applicant satisfy?
A.Qualify for the Passenger (P) endorsement
B.Hold a tanker endorsement for at least one year
C.Pass only a school bus written test
D.Complete a hazardous materials background check
Explanation: FMCSA requires a School Bus endorsement applicant to qualify for the Passenger endorsement. Maryland also states that school bus drivers need both Passenger and School Bus testing for school bus operation.
3What is the minimum passing standard for CDL knowledge tests under FMCSA rules and Maryland CDL manual guidance?
A.At least 80% correct
B.At least 60% correct
C.A perfect score on every endorsement test
D.The score chosen by the training school
Explanation: FMCSA requires applicants to correctly answer at least 80% of the questions on each knowledge test. Maryland CDL manual material also states that a passing score of 80% is required per knowledge test.
4Which Maryland CDL Manual section should a school bus endorsement applicant study most closely for school bus operating procedures?
A.Section 10: School Buses
B.Section 4: Transporting Cargo Safely
C.Section 7: Doubles and Triples
D.Section 9: Hazardous Materials
Explanation: Maryland CDL Manual Section 10 is titled School Buses and covers the specialized school bus topics. It includes danger zones, mirrors, loading and unloading, emergency evacuation, railroad crossings, student management, ABS, and special safety considerations.
5What is the school bus danger zone?
A.The area around the bus where children are most likely to be struck
B.Only the lane behind the bus where cars may queue
C.Only the first passenger seat row inside the bus
D.The area of the bus reserved for emergency equipment
Explanation: The danger zone is the area on all sides of the bus where children are most at risk from traffic or from the bus itself. School bus drivers use mirrors, student control, and careful departure checks to manage that area.
6How far can the school bus danger zone extend in front of the bus according to the Maryland CDL Manual?
A.As much as 30 feet, with the first 10 feet most dangerous
B.Only 3 feet, because the driver can see the front bumper
C.Exactly one bus length in every situation
D.Only as far as the stop arm extends
Explanation: The Maryland manual states that the danger zone may extend as much as 30 feet from the front bumper. The first 10 feet in front of the bus are especially dangerous because a child can disappear from direct view.
7Why is the area to the left of a school bus considered especially dangerous?
A.Passing vehicles may move along the driver's side of the bus
B.Students normally load from the left side of the bus
C.The left side has no mirrors on a school bus
D.The stop arm physically blocks the entire left lane
Explanation: The left side is dangerous because passing traffic may be present or may try to move around the bus. Students should be kept out of that area while the driver monitors traffic and danger zones.
8What is one main use of the outside flat mirrors on a school bus?
A.Monitoring traffic, clearances, and students along the sides and rear
B.Replacing the need to check crossover mirrors
C.Showing the exact distance of every object next to the bus
D.Monitoring only passenger behavior inside the bus
Explanation: Outside flat mirrors help the driver monitor traffic, clearances, and students along the sides and rear of the bus. They do not eliminate blind spots, so the driver must use the full mirror system.
9What important limitation applies to school bus convex mirrors?
A.They do not accurately show the size and distance of people and objects
B.They can only be used while the bus is parked
C.They show only passenger activity inside the bus
D.They make crossover mirrors unnecessary
Explanation: Convex mirrors provide a wider view, but they distort the size and distance of objects. A driver must use them with other mirrors and direct scanning before moving the bus.
10What are school bus crossover mirrors primarily used to see?
A.The front danger zone and the areas near the front wheels and service door
B.Only traffic several hundred feet behind the bus
C.Only student behavior in the last row of seats
D.Only the roof-mounted strobe light
Explanation: Crossover mirrors help the driver see the danger zone directly in front of the bus and the areas near the front wheels and service door. They are critical because children can be hidden below the driver's direct line of sight.

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