Oregon CDL School Bus Practice Test (OR) 2

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20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
As an Oregonian preparing for your school bus endorsement, it's crucial to have access to reliable study resources. Our second Oregon CDL school bus test is designed to provide you with a comprehensive set of questions across all vital areas necessary for your commercial driver's license school bus endorsement. This test covers essential topics such as student safety, thorough vehicle inspections, maneuvering techniques, and critical traffic regulations that you need to master. The Oregon school bus endorsement test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, with a passing score set at 16 correct answers. It ensures you are thoroughly prepared for every aspect of the CDL test, focusing on the stringent regulations school bus drivers must adhere to. These include regular drug and alcohol testing, mandatory training on student management, and emergency evacuation procedures. Understanding these high standards is essential for your role as a school bus driver in Oregon. Our DMV practice test is easily accessible online, whether you're using a mobile device, desktop, or mobile app. This ensures you can study conveniently anytime and anywhere, fitting into your busy schedule seamlessly. Unlike questionable DMV test cheat sheets that promise shortcuts but offer no guaranteed outcomes, our DMV practice test is a reliable and lawful study tool. It has a proven track record of effectiveness, helping countless drivers like you pass their tests confidently. After completing the Oregon permit practice test, you'll have the opportunity to review your answers. This includes going over any hints and explanations for questions you might have missed, which is invaluable for reinforcing your knowledge and understanding of the material. Driving conditions in Oregon can vary significantly. From navigating the rainy roads of the Willamette Valley to the icy highways of Eastern Oregon, being well-prepared for different scenarios is crucial. This school bus endorsement practice test will equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to handle these unique challenges, ensuring the safety of your passengers in all weather conditions.
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Sample Oregon School Bus Test Questions

Question 1

Properly adjusted crossover mirrors leave the service-door area outside the driver's view.

  1. A FALSE
  2. B TRUE

Correct answer: A – FALSE

Properly adjusted crossover mirrors help the driver see the front danger zone and areas along both front sides of the bus. Their coverage includes the service door and front wheel areas. The driver should use them with the flat and convex mirrors in a logical sequence to check every danger zone.

Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual — § 10.1.5, “Outside Left and Right Side Crossover Mirrors”

Question 2

When unloading at school, a driver who remains in the driver's compartment must always remove the ignition key.

  1. A FALSE
  2. B TRUE

Correct answer: A – FALSE

The Oregon Commercial Driver Manual instructs the driver to turn off the ignition when securing the bus for unloading at school. It specifies removing the key if the driver leaves the driver's compartment. Because key removal is conditional on leaving that area, the statement that it must always be removed is false.

Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual — § 10.2.4, “Unloading Procedures at School”

Question 3

Which condition is specifically listed as requiring evacuation of a school bus?

  1. A There is an imminent danger of a collision
  2. B Several students are behaving badly
  3. C The driver notices a smell of raw fuel
  4. D A minor mechanical problem has been reported

Correct answer: A – There is an imminent danger of a collision

An imminent danger of collision is specifically listed as a condition requiring evacuation. A smell of raw or leaking fuel is a condition the driver must consider when deciding whether evacuation is needed; a fire or threat of fire requires evacuation. Unruly student behavior by itself is not identified as a mandatory-evacuation condition.

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

Question 4

Under Oregon law, where must a school bus stop at a rail crossing if there is no clearly marked stop line?

  1. A Between 10 and 50 feet from the nearest rail
  2. B Between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail
  3. C Between 20 and 40 feet from the nearest rail
  4. D At any point within 100 feet of the nearest rail

Correct answer: B – Between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail

The required stopping point is no less than 15 feet and no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail when no marked stop line is present. While stopped, the driver must look and listen in both directions. The bus may proceed only when it can cross safely without manually changing gears on the tracks.

Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual — § 10.4.3, “Recommended Procedures”, ORS 811.460(1)(a)–(d), (2)(a) — Failure to follow rail crossing procedures for high-risk vehicles; application; penalty

Question 5

When a driver vehicle inspection report is prepared, what defects must it identify?

  1. A Items listed on the vehicle's future maintenance schedule
  2. B Defects that could affect safe operation or cause a mechanical breakdown
  3. C Violations of the driver's hours-of-service limits
  4. D Differences between planned and actual fuel consumption

Correct answer: B – Defects that could affect safe operation or cause a mechanical breakdown

Under the federal inspection-report rule, the report identifies the vehicle and lists discovered or reported defects that could affect safe operation or result in mechanical breakdown. The driver must sign a report that is prepared. Before the vehicle is operated again, defects likely to affect safe operation must be repaired and the required certification completed.

Source: 49 CFR § 396.11(a)(2)–(3) — Driver vehicle inspection report(s)

Question 6

A school bus may have a tail swing of up to how many feet?

  1. A One foot
  2. B Three feet
  3. C Five feet
  4. D Seven feet

Correct answer: B – Three feet

The Oregon manual warns that a school bus may have as much as three feet of tail swing. During a turn, the rear of the bus moves in the direction opposite the front. The driver must check the mirrors before and throughout the turning movement to monitor this space.

Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual — § 10.7.4, “Tail Swing”

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