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49 CFR 383.135

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$46

Four-year CDL with P and S endorsements

NJ MVC S endorsement brochure

Use the NJ CDL Manual Section 10 and NJ MVC S endorsement guidance as the main study sources. New Jersey school bus drivers transporting school-age children need both P and S endorsements, first-time S endorsement applicants must meet ELDT timing before the skills test, and FMCSA sets an 80% CDL knowledge-test passing standard. NJ MVC publishes a $46 cost for a four-year CDL with P and S endorsements, while the official S endorsement question count and time limit are not published in the cited sources.

Sample NJ CDL School Bus Test Practice Questions

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1In New Jersey, which endorsements are required for a CDL driver transporting school-age children in a commercial vehicle?
A.P and S endorsements
B.S endorsement only
C.P endorsement only
D.N and S endorsements
Explanation: New Jersey MVC states that all drivers transporting school-age children must have both Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Federal rules also require an S endorsement applicant to qualify for the passenger endorsement before receiving the school bus endorsement.
2What tests does the NJ MVC S endorsement brochure say an applicant must take to obtain an S endorsement?
A.Knowledge, vision, and road skills tests
B.Only a background check and medical exam
C.Only a written knowledge test
D.Only a passenger endorsement skills test
Explanation: The NJ MVC S endorsement brochure says obtaining an S endorsement requires knowledge, vision, and road skills testing. The background check and medical documentation are separate eligibility requirements, not substitutes for the endorsement tests.
3What fee context is published in the NJ MVC S endorsement brochure for a four-year CDL with P and S endorsements?
A.$46
B.$125
C.$10
D.$86
Explanation: NJ MVC publishes a $46 cost for a four-year CDL with P and S endorsements in its S endorsement brochure. Applicants should still confirm any current transaction, permit, testing, or renewal fees with MVC because fees can depend on the licensing action.
4Who needs an S endorsement under the NJ MVC S endorsement brochure?
A.CDL holders or applicants transporting school-age children in a commercial vehicle to listed school, child care, camp, or preschool settings
B.Any parent driving children to a private event in a personal vehicle
C.Only drivers of buses with air brakes
D.Only drivers who cross state lines with adult passengers
Explanation: NJ MVC describes the S endorsement requirement for CDL holders and applicants transporting school-age children in a commercial vehicle to and from school-related, preschool, nursery school, day camp, seasonal camp, or child care settings. The requirement is about school-age passenger transportation in a commercial vehicle, not every private trip involving children.
5Under 49 CFR 383.123, what must an S endorsement applicant do before qualifying for the school bus endorsement?
A.Pass the knowledge and skills tests for the passenger vehicle endorsement
B.Obtain a tank vehicle endorsement
C.Pass only an air brakes test
D.Hold a hazardous materials endorsement for two years
Explanation: Federal school bus endorsement rules require the applicant to qualify for the passenger vehicle endorsement by passing its knowledge and skills tests. This is why New Jersey also emphasizes that school bus drivers need both P and S endorsements.
6Which federal testing requirement applies specifically to the School Bus (S) endorsement?
A.A knowledge test and a skills test are required
B.Only a knowledge test is required
C.Only a vehicle inspection is required
D.No federal endorsement test applies to school buses
Explanation: Federal endorsement rules list school bus as an endorsement requiring both knowledge and skills testing. The skills test must be taken in a school bus of the same vehicle group the applicant will drive.
7What is the school bus danger zone?
A.The area around the bus where children are most likely to be struck by the bus or passing traffic
B.Only the area inside the bus aisle
C.Only the driver seat blind spot
D.Only the roadway behind the stop arm
Explanation: The danger zone is the area on all sides of the bus where children are at greatest risk of being struck. It includes areas the driver may not see directly and areas where passing vehicles create danger.
8How far can the front danger zone extend from the front bumper of a school bus?
A.As much as 30 feet
B.Only 3 feet
C.Exactly 50 feet
D.One full traffic lane only
Explanation: The NJ CDL Manual describes the front danger zone as extending as much as 30 feet from the front bumper. The first 10 feet in front of the bus is especially dangerous because students can be hidden from direct view.
9How far do the side and rear danger zones generally extend around a school bus?
A.10 feet from each side and 10 feet behind the rear bumper
B.1 foot from each side only
C.30 feet from each side and 50 feet behind
D.Only as far as the stop arm extends
Explanation: The school bus danger zone includes about 10 feet from the left and right sides and 10 feet behind the rear bumper. These areas require mirror checks and student accounting before the bus moves.
10Why is the left side of a stopped school bus always considered dangerous?
A.Passing cars can endanger students on that side
B.The stop arm blocks the driver mirror on that side
C.Students are required to cross behind the bus on that side
D.The left side is never visible in any mirror
Explanation: The left side is dangerous because passing cars can approach or pass the bus. Even with warning lights and stop signal devices, the driver must keep monitoring traffic and the danger zones.

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