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Key Facts: Virginia CDL School Bus Test Exam

80%

Minimum CDL knowledge-test passing score

Virginia DMV / 49 CFR 383.135

$3

Virginia commercial learner's permit fee

Virginia DMV Apply for a CDL or CLP

$64

Standard 8-year Virginia CDL with no endorsements

Virginia DMV Apply for a CDL or CLP

18

Minimum Virginia intrastate CDL and school-bus driver age

Virginia DMV / Code of Virginia

15-50 ft

School bus stop distance before nearest railroad rail

Virginia CDL Manual

100/200 ft

Virginia warning-device distance before a school bus stop based on speed limit

Code of Virginia § 46.2-1090

not-published

Official Virginia School Bus endorsement question count and time limit

Virginia DMV/FMCSA cited sources

Study Virginia CDL Manual Section 10 and the Virginia School Bus Drivers supplement for danger zones, mirrors, loading and unloading, stop arms, flashing lights, emergency exits, evacuation, railroad crossings, student management, ABS, backing, tail swing, post-trip checks, and Virginia school-bus rules. Virginia DMV requires at least 80% correct on CDL knowledge testing, and FMCSA requires Passenger endorsement qualification before the School Bus endorsement. Virginia DMV does not publish a fixed public School Bus endorsement question count or time limit in the cited sources.

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1Which endorsement permits a Virginia CDL holder to operate a school bus when the driver is properly qualified?
A.Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement
B.School Bus (S) endorsement
C.Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement
D.Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement
Explanation: Virginia DMV lists the School Bus endorsement as S. The S endorsement is the school-bus-specific authorization and is tied to federal school bus knowledge and skills testing standards.
2Under FMCSA rules, what must a school bus endorsement applicant qualify for before receiving the S endorsement?
A.Hazardous Materials endorsement
B.Passenger endorsement
C.Tank Vehicle endorsement
D.Doubles/Triples endorsement
Explanation: FMCSA requires a school bus endorsement applicant to qualify for the Passenger endorsement. The S endorsement adds school-bus-specific knowledge and skills requirements on top of passenger authority.
3In Virginia, a school bus designed to transport 16 or more occupants including the driver generally requires what license level?
A.A motorcycle endorsement only
B.A commercial driver license with the required tests and endorsements
C.Only a regular driver license with no school bus testing
D.A farm-use vehicle exemption
Explanation: The Virginia School Bus Drivers supplement says buses designed to transport 16 or more occupants including the driver require a CDL. The applicant must complete the applicable CDL, passenger, school bus, and vehicle-equipment testing.
4Virginia's school bus supplement says a school bus with a design capacity of fewer than 16 occupants including the driver requires what kind of driver testing?
A.No testing because the vehicle is below CDL size
B.Only a motorcycle knowledge test
C.Commercial driver and school bus testing for a restricted school bus endorsement
D.Only a hazardous materials background check
Explanation: For school buses designed to carry fewer than 16 occupants including the driver, Virginia does not require a CDL but does require commercial driver and school bus testing. The supplement describes a restricted school bus endorsement on the driver's license for that situation.
5What is the minimum age Virginia DMV lists for an intrastate CDL applicant?
A.16 years old
B.17 years old
C.18 years old
D.25 years old
Explanation: Virginia DMV lists 18 as the minimum age for intrastate CDL operation. Interstate CDL operation generally requires the driver to be at least 21.
6What score is required to pass Virginia CDL knowledge testing, including endorsement knowledge tests?
A.60%
B.70%
C.75%
D.80%
Explanation: Virginia DMV states that CDL knowledge-test applicants must answer at least 80 percent correctly. FMCSA also uses an 80 percent minimum passing score for CDL knowledge tests.
7How does Virginia DMV administer CDL knowledge exams?
A.Computer-based tests with one best answer for each question
B.Open-book paper tests taken at home
C.Only through school districts
D.Only as oral exams from a road-test examiner
Explanation: Virginia DMV describes CDL knowledge exams as computer-based tests where the applicant selects the one best answer. School districts may train drivers, but DMV controls the knowledge-testing process.
8Which Virginia CDL manual section is the primary school bus study section listed by Virginia DMV?
A.Section 3, Transporting Cargo Safely
B.Section 5, Air Brakes only
C.Section 10, School Buses
D.Section 13, On-Road Driving only
Explanation: Virginia DMV points school bus applicants to Section 10 of the Virginia Commercial Driver's License Manual and the Virginia School Bus Drivers supplement. Air brakes and passenger material may also matter, but Section 10 is the core school bus section.
9A first-time applicant for a Virginia school bus endorsement is covered by ELDT before which event when required?
A.Before buying the CDL manual
B.Before taking the required road skills exam for the endorsement
C.Only after the endorsement has already been issued
D.Only before a regular Class D road test
Explanation: Virginia DMV's Entry-Level Driver Training page reflects FMCSA rules for drivers obtaining a passenger or school bus endorsement for the first time. Required theory and behind-the-wheel ELDT must be completed before the applicable skills test.
10Before taking a required Virginia CDL skills test, how long must most applicants hold the commercial learner's permit?
A.At least 14 days
B.Exactly 24 hours
C.At least 6 months
D.No holding period of any kind
Explanation: Virginia CDL rules use the federal CLP holding period of at least 14 days before most CDL skills tests. This gives the applicant time to practice under permit restrictions before testing.

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