North Dakota CDL School Bus Practice Test (ND) 2026

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20 Questions
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Sample North Dakota School Bus Test Questions

Question 1

At a student stop, you cannot account for a child who is outside the bus. What should you do before moving?

  1. A. Remain seated until the child reappears
  2. B. Send another student outside to search
  3. C. Continue the route and notify the school later
  4. D. Secure the bus, take the key, and inspect around and underneath it

Correct answer: D. – Secure the bus, take the key, and inspect around and underneath it

North Dakota’s CDL guidance directs the driver to secure the bus, take the key, and check around and underneath it when a student cannot be accounted for. A child may be in an area that cannot be seen from the driver’s seat or mirrors. The bus should not move until every student’s location is confirmed.

Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual (2025–2027) — § 10.2.2, “Loading Procedures”

Question 2

Before crossing the roadway, students should move to a point at least how far in front of the bus’s right bumper corner?

  1. A. 6 feet
  2. B. 8 feet
  3. C. 10 feet
  4. D. 12 feet

Correct answer: C. – 10 feet

Students who must cross should first walk about 10 feet away from the bus’s side. They should then move to a location at least 10 feet in front of the right corner of the bumper while remaining away from the bus. At the roadway edge, they must stop, look in all directions, and wait for the driver’s signal.

Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual (2025–2027) — § 10.2.3, “Unloading Procedures on the Route”

Question 3

Under North Dakota law, within what distance may a school bus operator activate the amber caution lights before a student stop?

  1. A. From 100 to 200 feet before the stop
  2. B. From 200 to 300 feet before the stop
  3. C. From 300 to 500 feet before the stop
  4. D. Only after the bus has stopped

Correct answer: C. – From 300 to 500 feet before the stop

State law permits the operator of a school bus equipped with amber caution lights to activate them no less than 300 feet and no more than 500 feet from the stopping point. The CDL manual directs school bus drivers to use the amber warning system in accordance with applicable law. The distance is measured from where the children will be received or discharged.

Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual (2025–2027) — § 10.2.1, “Approaching the Stop”, N.D.C.C. § 39-10-46.3 – Overtaking and passing schoolbus

Question 4

During the pre-trip inspection of a passenger lift, what condition must you verify?

  1. A. The wheelchairs stored nearby are undamaged
  2. B. No parts are leaking, damaged, or missing, and the lift is fully retracted and securely latched
  3. C. The lift is partly extended to allow faster use
  4. D. The lift can be inspected after the route begins

Correct answer: B. – No parts are leaking, damaged, or missing, and the lift is fully retracted and securely latched

North Dakota’s vehicle-inspection procedure requires checking the passenger lift for leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explaining how to test its operation. When equipped, the lift must be fully retracted and latched securely before travel. This inspection helps ensure that passengers can enter and exit safely and that the lift will not move unexpectedly.

Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual (2025–2027) — § 11.2M, “Passenger and School Bus Only—Passenger Entry and Lift”

Question 5

A school bus’s outside flat mirrors are properly adjusted when they show which views?

  1. A. About 200 feet, or four bus lengths, behind the bus
  2. B. The area along both sides of the bus
  3. C. The rear tires where they contact the ground
  4. D. All of the above

Correct answer: D. – All of the above

Properly adjusted outside flat mirrors show approximately 200 feet, or four bus lengths, behind the school bus. They must also show the bus’s sides and the rear tires touching the ground. These views help the driver monitor surrounding traffic, clearances, students, and objects near the sides and rear of the vehicle.

Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual (2025–2027) — § 10.1.3, “Outside Left and Right Side Flat Mirrors”

Question 6

What is the main function of the overhead inside rearview mirror on a school bus?

  1. A. Checking the driver’s seating position
  2. B. Monitoring traffic directly behind the bus
  3. C. Replacing the required post-trip inspection
  4. D. Observing passenger activity inside the bus

Correct answer: D. – Observing passenger activity inside the bus

The overhead inside rearview mirror is used primarily to observe passenger activity inside the school bus. It may offer limited visibility directly behind certain buses, but it does not provide a complete view of approaching traffic. Exterior side mirrors must be used to monitor the roadway and the large blind area behind the bus.

Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual (2025–2027) — § 10.1.6, “Overhead Inside Rearview Mirror”

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