Tennessee CDL School Bus Practice Test (TN) 2

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
Get ready to ace your Tennessee CDL school bus practice test with our comprehensive and realistic TN school bus endorsement test. This is the second in our series of school bus practice tests and is designed to cover all critical areas you need to know to secure your endorsement. From student safety protocols to vehicle inspections, maneuvering skills, and traffic regulations, our Tennessee practice permit test ensures you're well-prepared. With 20 multiple-choice questions, the DMV permit test practice closely mimics the format and content of the real test. You'll encounter questions that will make you feel like you're taking the actual test. The passing score is set at 16 correct answers, pushing you to achieve a solid understanding of the material. One of the unique features of our TN CDL school bus practice test is its integration with your drivers ed course. While this Tennessee permit test practice doesn't replace a state-certified course, it serves as an excellent complementary tool. By using it alongside your formal education, you can deepen your comprehension and reinforce your learning. At the end of the permit practice test, you'll receive a detailed summary of your performance. This includes a breakdown of the questions you answered incorrectly along with the correct answers, helping you learn and improve for the next time. It's a fantastic way to identify areas where you need more focus. Driving a school bus in TN comes with its own set of unique challenges. Whether you're navigating the bustling streets of Nashville, maneuvering through the winding roads of the Smoky Mountains, or dealing with the rural routes of West Tennessee, this TN DMV practice test prepares you for the diverse conditions you'll face. Additionally, our test includes information on the stringent regulations school bus drivers must adhere to. This encompasses regular drug and alcohol testing, mandatory training on student management, and emergency evacuation procedures. Understanding these high standards is crucial to ensuring the safety and well-being of your student passengers. Prepare confidently with our Tennessee school bus endorsement test, knowing that you're getting a robust and thorough practice experience that will set you up for success.
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Sample Tennessee School Bus Test Questions

Question 1

On an undivided two-way highway, only traffic traveling in the same direction as a stopped school bus must stop for its flashing visual signals.

  1. A TRUE
  2. B FALSE

Correct answer: B – FALSE

The statement is false. Tennessee law requires drivers meeting or overtaking the school bus from either direction to stop and remain stopped until the bus moves, the bus driver signals them to proceed, or the visual signals are deactivated. Opposing traffic need not stop when the bus is on a different roadway separated by an intervening space unsuitable for vehicle travel.

Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-151(a)(1), (3) — Overtaking and Passing School, Youth or Church Bus — Markings — Discharging Passengers — Penalties — Installation of Cameras on School Buses

Question 2

Why must a school bus driver thoroughly understand loading and unloading procedures?

  1. A Loading and unloading always occur away from traffic
  2. B More students are killed while entering or leaving buses than while riding inside them
  3. C Students are responsible for controlling traffic around the bus
  4. D The procedures are needed only during the CDL skills test

Correct answer: B – More students are killed while entering or leaving buses than while riding inside them

The CDL manual emphasizes that more students are killed while getting on or off school buses than while riding inside them. Loading and unloading place students near traffic and within the bus’s danger zones. Drivers must understand the procedures used before, during, and after each stop to avoid unsafe conditions.

Source: Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 10.2, “Loading and Unloading”

Question 3

What should a driver do after passing a student’s assigned unloading stop?

  1. A Continue without backing and follow the established local procedure
  2. B Reverse carefully to the missed stop
  3. C Let the student off at the next available roadside location
  4. D Make a U-turn immediately, regardless of traffic

Correct answer: A – Continue without backing and follow the established local procedure

The Tennessee CDL manual specifically instructs drivers not to back up after missing a student’s unloading stop. The driver should continue safely and follow the applicable local procedure for resolving the situation. Letting the student off at an unauthorized location is not an acceptable substitute.

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

Question 4

How should a driver normally brake a school bus equipped with ABS?

  1. A Press the brake pedal as hard as possible for every stop
  2. B Apply the parking brake along with the service brakes
  3. C Rapidly pump the brake pedal
  4. D Use the normal technique and only the braking force needed to stop safely

Correct answer: D – Use the normal technique and only the braking force needed to stop safely

During normal braking, use the same technique whether or not the bus has ABS. Apply only the braking force necessary to stop safely and maintain control. During emergency braking in an ABS-equipped bus, do not pump the brakes; monitor the bus and adjust pressure as needed to remain in control.

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

Question 5

Which instruction should students receive about objects dropped near a school bus?

  1. A Leave the object, move outside the danger zones, and get the driver’s attention
  2. B Avoid using the handrail when leaving the bus
  3. C Retrieve the object whenever it is not directly under the bus
  4. D Wait beside the object until the driver moves the bus

Correct answer: A – Leave the object, move outside the danger zones, and get the driver’s attention

Students should be instructed not to retrieve objects dropped near the bus. They must move to a safe point outside the danger zones and attempt to get the driver’s attention. Stopping or returning for the object can place a student where the driver cannot see them.

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

Question 6

Where are the outside convex mirrors normally mounted on a school bus?

  1. A Above the outside flat mirrors
  2. B Below the outside flat mirrors
  3. C Directly behind the outside flat mirrors
  4. D Inside the bus beside the rearview mirror

Correct answer: B – Below the outside flat mirrors

The outside convex mirrors are mounted below the outside flat mirrors. Their wide-angle view helps the driver monitor students, traffic, and clearances along both sides of the bus. Because convex mirrors distort apparent size and distance, they must be used together with the other mirrors.

Source: Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 10.1.4, “Outside Left and Right Side Convex Mirrors”

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