Alaska CDL School Bus Practice Test (AK) 2

5 out of 5 (41 votes)
80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
As a crucial step towards obtaining your school bus endorsement in Alaska, our second Alaska practice permit test is tailored specifically for this endorsement. This Alaska CDL school bus practice test ensures that you cover all essential areas needed for the commercial driver's license school bus endorsement. From student safety protocols to vehicle inspections, maneuvering techniques, and traffic regulations, this permit practice test encompasses all the critical topics you need to master. The school bus endorsement practice test includes 20 multiple-choice questions, with a requirement to answer at least 16 correctly to pass. It's designed not only to help you ace the written test but also to prepare you for real-life driving scenarios you'll encounter on Alaskan roads. With unique driving conditions across Alaska, from icy highways in Fairbanks to winding mountain roads in Juneau, being well-prepared is crucial. This Alaska DMV practice test integrates questions that reflect these conditions, ensuring you are ready for anything you might face while driving a school bus in our diverse state. In addition to testing your knowledge on standard traffic regulations, the Alaska CDL school bus test delves into the stringent regulations specific to school bus drivers. You'll need to understand and adhere to regular drug and alcohol testing protocols and participate in mandatory training on student management and emergency evacuation procedures. These high standards ensure that school bus drivers maintain the utmost safety and reliability. One of the advantages of our Alaska driving test practice is the ability to take it multiple times. This allows you to become comfortable with the questions and improve your knowledge at your own pace before moving on to the next CDL practice test. It's an essential tool for anyone serious about becoming a school bus driver in Alaska. Moreover, remember that obtaining a commercial driver's license requires passing the general knowledge test in addition to the school bus endorsement test. We offer comprehensive prep tests for the general knowledge test as well, ensuring you have all the resources you need to succeed.
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Sample Alaska School Bus Test Questions

Question 1

What color must a school bus used for pupil transportation in Alaska be painted?

  1. A. Safety orange
  2. B. Fluorescent yellow-green
  3. C. Traffic-sign yellow
  4. D. National School Bus Chrome Yellow

Correct answer: D. – National School Bus Chrome Yellow

A school bus used for pupil transportation must be painted National School Bus Chrome Yellow. The regulation also prevents other vehicles from displaying that color. A former school bus must be repainted a different color before it may be operated on a highway or vehicular way or area for another purpose.

Source: 13 AAC 04.247(a) – Color and Special Equipment on School Buses

Question 2

What should a student do after dropping an object near the bus during loading or unloading?

  1. A. Retrieve it before the bus door closes
  2. B. Ask another student to retrieve it
  3. C. Remain beside the object until the driver sees it
  4. D. Leave it, move to safety, and get the driver's attention

Correct answer: D. – Leave it, move to safety, and get the driver's attention

A student who bends down or returns for an object may disappear from the driver's view. The student should leave the object where it fell, move to a safe location outside the danger zones, and get the driver's attention. The object should not be retrieved until the driver is aware of the situation and can control the hazard.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 10.2.5, “Special Dangers of Loading and Unloading”

Question 3

Which instruction correctly addresses an object dropped in a school bus danger zone?

  1. A. Leave the object, move to a safe point, and alert the driver
  2. B. Avoid using the handrail while exiting to retrieve the object
  3. C. Pick up the object if it is not directly beneath the bus
  4. D. Wait beside the bus until another student can help

Correct answer: A. – Leave the object, move to a safe point, and alert the driver

Students should be instructed not to retrieve dropped objects near the bus on their own. They should move out of the danger zones and attempt to get the driver's attention. Stopping or returning for an object can place a student where the driver cannot see them at a particularly dangerous time.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 10.2.5, “Special Dangers of Loading and Unloading”

Question 4

What is the general rule for maintaining student safety and control during a bus emergency?

  1. A. Evacuate immediately in every emergency
  2. B. Wait for parents to arrive before acting
  3. C. Move students outside whenever the bus stops unexpectedly
  4. D. Keep students aboard unless remaining exposes them to unnecessary risk or injury

Correct answer: D. – Keep students aboard unless remaining exposes them to unnecessary risk or injury

Students are generally safer and easier to control aboard the bus when remaining there does not create unnecessary risk. The driver must recognize the hazard and make a timely decision. Evacuation is required for conditions such as a fire or threat of fire, a bus stalled on or near railroad tracks, imminent danger of collision, or a hazardous-material spill requiring immediate evacuation.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 10.3.1, “Planning for Emergencies”

Question 5

Which feature indicates that a school bus is equipped with ABS?

  1. A. A yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel
  2. B. A certification sticker on the driver's window
  3. C. A red lamp mounted on a brake chamber
  4. D. A yellow lamp on the bus's exterior left side

Correct answer: A. – A yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel

The Alaska CDL manual identifies a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel as the indicator that a school bus has ABS. The lamp also warns the driver when the system may not be working correctly. If ABS malfunctions, the bus retains its normal braking capability, but the system should be serviced promptly.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 10.6.1, “Vehicles Required to Have Antilock Braking Systems”, Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 10.6.4, “Braking if ABS Is Not Working”

Question 6

Where should students stand before crossing the roadway in front of the school bus?

  1. A. Beside the bus where the driver can see their upper bodies
  2. B. Directly in front of the center of the bumper
  3. C. At the roadway edge beside the service door
  4. D. At least 10 feet in front of the right bumper corner, where the driver can see them

Correct answer: D. – At least 10 feet in front of the right bumper corner, where the driver can see them

Students who must cross should first walk about 10 feet away from the side of the bus. They should then move to a location at least 10 feet in front of the right corner of the bumper and stop at the right edge of the roadway. The driver should be able to see the students' feet before signaling them to cross.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 10.2.3, “Unloading Procedures on the Route”

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