Texas CDL School Bus Practice Test (TX) 2

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
Welcome to the second Texas school bus practice test, designed to help you master the knowledge and skills required for the CDL school bus endorsement. This permit practice test covers a comprehensive range of topics essential for safe and effective school bus operation in 2026. With 20 multiple-choice questions, it ensures you are well-versed in student safety, vehicle inspections, maneuvering, and traffic regulations. A passing score of 16 correct answers reflects the stringent standards school bus drivers must meet. Our Texas drivers permit practice test is highly accessible, available online and through mobile and desktop apps, making it convenient for you to study anywhere in Texas, whether you're in bustling Houston, the expansive plains of West Texas, or the Hill Country. Accessibility is key, ensuring you can fit studying into your busy schedule, regardless of where you are. These sample drivers license test questions are sourced directly from the official Texas driver's manual, the same manual that forms the basis of the actual DMV permit test. This guarantees that the information you are studying is accurate and relevant. If it's not in the manual, it won't be on the CDL school bus test, providing you with a reliable source of information to focus your studies effectively. While this Texas practice permit test is an invaluable tool, it's important to note that it complements, but does not replace, a state-certified Texas drivers education or Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) course. Use this permit practice test alongside your formal education to deepen your understanding and retention of the material. Understanding Texas's unique driving conditions, from the congested city streets of Dallas to the rural roads of East Texas, is crucial. Our Texas school bus practice test prepares you for these diverse environments, ensuring you're ready for the varied challenges you might face on the road in 2026. In addition to the essential topics, this Texas DMV practice test also covers critical regulations school bus drivers must adhere to, such as regular drug and alcohol testing and mandatory training on student management and emergency evacuation procedures. These high standards ensure that you are not only prepared for the 2026 Texas school bus endorsement test but also for the real-world responsibilities of a school bus driver. Prepare thoroughly and confidently with our Texas school bus practice test, knowing that you are on the right path to achieving your CDL school bus endorsement.
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Sample Texas School Bus Test Questions

Question 1

Which condition must be verified when inspecting a school bus passenger lift?

  1. A The lift is partly extended and its platform is level
  2. B No parts are leaking, damaged, or missing, and the lift is fully retracted and securely latched
  3. C The lift is unlatched so it can be deployed quickly
  4. D Only the lift’s warning label is inspected

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

Inspect a passenger lift for leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how it is checked for correct operation. If equipped, the lift must be fully retracted and securely latched before travel. The Texas vehicle-inspection procedure also requires the entry area and related equipment to permit passengers to enter and exit safely.

Source: Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook — § 11, “Passenger Entry and Lift”

Question 2

What should students do when they reach the edge of the roadway before crossing after leaving the bus?

  1. A Run across immediately to reduce the time spent in the roadway
  2. B Stop, look in all directions, check the bus’s red lights, and wait for the driver’s signal
  3. C Cross as soon as the stop arm extends without checking traffic
  4. D Wait until the bus begins moving before crossing

Correct answer: B – Stop, look in all directions, check the bus’s red lights, and wait for the driver’s signal

At the roadway edge, students should stop, look in every direction, make sure the roadway is clear, and confirm that the bus’s red lights are still flashing. They must wait for the driver’s signal before crossing. Even after receiving the signal, students should remain in the driver’s view and continue checking for traffic.

Source: Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook — § 10.2.3, “Unloading Procedures on the Route”

Question 3

A properly adjusted overhead inside rearview mirror eliminates all blind spots inside and behind a school bus.

  1. A FALSE
  2. B TRUE

Correct answer: A – FALSE

The overhead inside mirror does not eliminate every blind spot. A blind area remains directly behind the driver’s seat, and a much larger blind area begins behind the rear bumper. The driver must use the exterior side mirrors to monitor traffic approaching or entering the area behind the bus.

Source: Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook — § 10.1.6, “Overhead Inside Rearview Mirror”

Question 4

When correctly adjusted, crossover mirrors should allow the school bus driver to see the service-door and front-wheel area on the right side.

  1. A FALSE
  2. B TRUE

Correct answer: B – TRUE

Crossover mirrors provide a view of the front-bumper danger zone and the danger zones near the front sides of the bus. Correct adjustment includes coverage of the service-door and front-wheel area on the right side. Because these mirrors can distort apparent size and distance, the driver must use them carefully with the other mirrors.

Source: Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook — § 10.1.5, “Outside Left and Right Side Crossover Mirrors”

Question 5

As a general rule, how much containment space should be available beyond railroad tracks for a school bus that may have to stop?

  1. A The bus length plus 25 feet
  2. B The bus length plus 15 feet
  3. C The bus length plus 10 feet
  4. D The bus length plus 5 feet

Correct answer: B – The bus length plus 15 feet

Before entering a crossing, the driver must know that the bus will fit completely within the available containment or storage area beyond the tracks. As a general rule, add 15 feet to the bus’s length. This is especially important when a traffic signal or stop sign could require the bus to stop shortly after crossing.

Source: Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook — § 10.4.4, “Special Situations—Containment or Storage Areas”

Question 6

In Texas, a driver traveling in the same direction and on the same roadway as a stopped school bus using its required visual signals must stop, even when the roadway has multiple lanes.

  1. A TRUE
  2. B FALSE

Correct answer: A – TRUE

A motorist approaching a stopped school bus using its required visual signal must stop before reaching the bus. The motorist may proceed only when the bus resumes motion, the bus driver signals the motorist to proceed, or the visual signal stops operating. A driver is not required to stop for a bus located on a different roadway of a highway having separate roadways.

Source: Tex. Transp. Code § 545.066(a)–(b) — Passing a School Bus; Offense

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