Mississippi CDL School Bus Practice Test (MS) 2026

5 out of 5 (52 votes)
80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
We understand the importance of preparing well for your commercial driver's license, especially when it involves the safety of our children on school buses. Our MS school bus practice test is designed to help you achieve this goal with ease. This is the first in a series of CDL school bus tests available on our site, offering a diverse mix of questions that cover all the essential topics for obtaining your school bus endorsement. This Mississippi school bus endorsement test includes questions on crucial safety procedures, pre-trip inspections, basic control skills, and on-road driving. Each test comprises 20 multiple-choice questions, with a passing score requiring at least 16 correct answers. This structure ensures that you gain the confidence and knowledge needed to tackle the actual permit test successfully. One unique aspect of school buses that you'll learn about in this Mississippi practice permit test is their high visibility design. Painted in National School Bus Glossy Yellow, these vehicles are easily recognizable on the road, a safety feature that is crucial for the protection of our young passengers. Additionally, the test will cover other key safety features that make school buses distinctive. Our Mississippi DMV practice test allows you to make multiple attempts, so you can take it as many times as needed until you feel completely comfortable with the material. This flexibility ensures that you are thoroughly prepared before moving on to the next CDL practice test. The variety of questions in our pool is based on the official drivers manual released by the state. Since the real DMV permit test questions are also derived from this manual, you can be confident that if the information isn't in the manual, it won't be on the test. By taking the Mississippi school bus practice test, you'll be well-equipped to ensure the safety and security of school children across our great state. Prepare thoroughly and pass with flying colors to make a significant contribution to our community.
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Sample Mississippi School Bus Test Questions

Question 1

Which item is not included in the school-bus post-trip inspection checklist?

  1. A Articles left inside the bus
  2. B Open windows or doors
  3. C The bus’s exterior paint color
  4. D Sleeping students

Correct answer: C – The bus’s exterior paint color

The Mississippi CDL manual directs drivers to walk through and around the bus after a route or activity trip. Drivers should look for sleeping students, articles left behind, open windows or doors, damage, vandalism, and mechanical or operational problems. Checking the bus’s exterior paint color is not part of that post-trip list.

Source: Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 10.2.6, “Post-trip Inspection”

Question 2

When a driver vehicle inspection report is prepared because a problem was found, what must the report identify?

  1. A The vehicle’s future maintenance schedule
  2. B The vehicle and any defect that could affect safe operation or cause a mechanical breakdown
  3. C The driver’s hours of service for the day
  4. D The vehicle’s fuel use and route mileage

Correct answer: B – The vehicle and any defect that could affect safe operation or cause a mechanical breakdown

Federal regulations require an applicable report to identify the vehicle and list discovered or reported defects that could affect safe operation or result in mechanical breakdown. The report allows the motor carrier to determine what must be repaired. Hours-of-service records, fuel logs, and maintenance schedules serve different purposes.

Source: Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 2.1.7, “After-trip Inspection and Report”, 49 CFR § 396.11(a)(2)(i) – Driver vehicle inspection report(s)

Question 3

Before changing an established school-bus stop in Mississippi, what must the driver obtain?

  1. A Verbal permission from the students’ parents
  2. B Approval from another bus driver
  3. C Written approval from the appropriate school-district official
  4. D A majority vote from the students who use the stop

Correct answer: C – Written approval from the appropriate school-district official

Official school-bus routes and stops are established by the school district. A driver should not relocate a stop without written approval from the appropriate district official. This preserves the district’s planned loading location and ensures that the driver follows the approved route and stop arrangements.

Source: Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 10.2.1, “Approaching the Stop”

Question 4

While loading, you notice that a student expected at the stop is missing. What should you do first?

  1. A Wait indefinitely for the student to appear
  2. B Ask the other students whether they know where the student is
  3. C Back the bus along the route to search
  4. D Move the stop closer to the student’s home

Correct answer: B – Ask the other students whether they know where the student is

When possible, know the names of the students assigned to each stop and count those boarding. If an expected student is missing, ask the other students where that student is. Before moving, wait until the students are seated, check all mirrors, and make certain no one is running toward the bus.

Source: Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 10.2.2, “Loading Procedures”

Question 5

How should you apply the brakes during ordinary stops in a school bus equipped with ABS?

  1. A Press the pedal as hard as possible for every stop
  2. B Use the parking brake to add braking force
  3. C Pump the brake pedal repeatedly
  4. D Brake normally, using only the force needed to stop safely

Correct answer: D – Brake normally, using only the force needed to stop safely

During normal braking, apply the brakes as you ordinarily would and use only the force necessary to stop safely while maintaining control. ABS is an addition to the regular braking system, not a replacement for it. If emergency braking becomes necessary in an ABS-equipped bus, do not pump the brakes.

Source: Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 10.6.3, “Braking with ABS”

Question 6

A school bus stalls on railroad tracks while a train is approaching. Where should the driver move the evacuated students?

  1. A Directly behind the bus in one group
  2. B Far from the bus at an angle away from the tracks and toward the train
  3. C Beside the tracks where the train crew can see them
  4. D Inside the bus until the dispatcher responds

Correct answer: B – Far from the bus at an angle away from the tracks and toward the train

If a school bus stalls or becomes trapped on railroad tracks, get everyone out and off the tracks immediately. Move the group far from the bus at an angle that leads away from the tracks and toward the approaching train. Do not gather students near or directly behind the stalled bus.

Source: Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 10.4.4, “Special Situations”

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