New Hampshire CDL School Bus Practice Test (NH) 2

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
As a NH driver looking to earn your school bus endorsement, you understand the importance of thorough preparation. Our New Hampshire CDL school bus practice test is designed to help you confidently tackle the real test. This driving test practice offers an extensive range of questions that cover all the critical areas needed for the commercial driver's license school bus endorsement. From student safety to vehicle inspections, and maneuvering to traffic regulations, you'll find questions that ensure you are well-prepared for every aspect of the CDL test. With 20 multiple-choice questions and a passing score of 16, this test will help you hone your skills and knowledge for the big day. The school bus endorsement test focuses specifically on topics relevant to school bus driving. You won't have to sift through unrelated content, as this NH DMV practice test concentrates solely on what you need to know for the school bus endorsement. It's important to remember that earning your commercial driver's license also requires passing the general knowledge test, so we offer additional resources for that as well. Convenience is key when it comes to preparing for your permit test. Our New Hampshire DMV written test practice is available online, 24/7, allowing you to study at your own pace and on your own schedule. This flexibility means you can focus on learning when it's most convenient for you, without having to adhere to a driving school's schedule. Though actual DMV test questions are restricted, our permit practice test closely mirrors the DMV experience, with questions crafted to reflect the style and content you'll encounter on the real test. This ensures that you're not only familiar with the material but also comfortable with the format and phrasing of the questions. NH's diverse driving conditions, from the icy roads of the White Mountains to the bustling streets of Manchester, require school bus drivers to be well-versed in a variety of situations. Our school bus endorsement practice test prepares you to meet these unique challenges with confidence. Begin your preparation today and ensure you're ready to safely transport students throughout the Granite State.
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Sample New Hampshire School Bus Test Questions

Question 1

Which ground contact points should be visible in properly adjusted outside crossover mirrors?

  1. A A point 200 feet behind the school bus
  2. B The rear bumper and the lanes behind the bus
  3. C The right and left front tires touching the ground
  4. D The right and left rear tires touching the ground

Correct answer: C – The right and left front tires touching the ground

Crossover mirrors should show the front danger-zone area from the bumper at ground level to where direct vision becomes possible. Their views should include both front tires touching the ground and the area toward the service door. Rearward traffic is monitored with the flat and convex mirror systems.

Source: New Hampshire Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 10.1.5, “Outside Left and Right Side Crossover Mirrors”

Question 2

At a route stop, what should the driver do after all boarding students are seated and before entering traffic?

  1. A Close the entrance door and deactivate the alternating red warning lights
  2. B Activate the hazard warning lights
  3. C Release the parking brake before closing the entrance door
  4. D Ask the students to signal when traffic is clear

Correct answer: A – Close the entrance door and deactivate the alternating red warning lights

New Hampshire requires the entrance door to be closed after all pupils are properly seated, extinguishing the eight-light warning system. The driver must then check the mirrors, signal, and wait until it is safe to enter traffic. The bus should not move until all students are accounted for and clear of the danger zones.

Source: New Hampshire Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 10.2.2, “Loading Procedures”, N.H. Admin. R. Saf-C 1306.03(a)(4) – Operation of Flashing Lights

Question 3

Which additional step applies when students are loading on a school campus rather than at a regular route stop?

  1. A Place the transmission in gear while students board
  2. B Always use the amber warning lights throughout loading
  3. C Turn off the ignition and remove the key if leaving the driver’s compartment
  4. D Sound the horn twice before opening the entrance door

Correct answer: C – Turn off the ignition and remove the key if leaving the driver’s compartment

The New Hampshire CDL manual calls for turning off the ignition during campus loading. If the driver leaves the driver’s compartment, the key should also be removed. The driver should then supervise loading as required by applicable school procedures.

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

Question 4

In addition to checking that the battery is secure, its connections are tight, and its cell caps are present, what else should be verified?

  1. A The connections show visible wear
  2. B The connections have little corrosion; the battery box condition does not matter
  3. C The connections have no excessive corrosion, and the battery box and its cover are secure and undamaged
  4. D The cell caps have been removed

Correct answer: C – The connections have no excessive corrosion, and the battery box and its cover are secure and undamaged

Battery connections should be tight and free from excessive corrosion. The battery box, cover, or access door must also be secure and undamaged. These checks identify conditions that could cause electrical failure or allow the battery to move.

Source: New Hampshire Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 11.5.3, “External Inspection of Coach/Transit Bus—Battery/Box”

Question 5

Under New Hampshire law, a vehicle traveling in the same direction as a stopped school bus may continue without stopping merely because the roadways are divided.

  1. A True
  2. B False

Correct answer: B – False

Traffic overtaking a school bus that has stopped to receive or discharge children must stop at least 25 feet away and remain stopped until the bus moves or its red lights stop flashing. The divided-highway exception applies to a vehicle meeting the bus from the opposite direction on the other half of the highway, not to traffic traveling behind it.

Source: RSA 265:54, I, III – Overtaking and Passing School Bus

Question 6

When approaching a school bus stop on a multilane road, where should the bus be positioned?

  1. A In the left travel lane
  2. B As far right as possible while remaining on the traveled portion of the roadway
  3. C Entirely on the shoulder whenever one is present
  4. D Across two lanes to block passing traffic

Correct answer: B – As far right as possible while remaining on the traveled portion of the roadway

New Hampshire requires a school bus to stop as far to the right as possible while remaining on the traveled portion, unless an available stopping area allows it to stop completely off the highway. The CDL manual likewise directs the driver to move right when approaching the stop. Maintain one controlled lane position rather than straddling lanes.

Source: New Hampshire Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 10.2.1, “Approaching the Stop”, RSA 265:57, II(a) – Driving of School Buses

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