Loading & Unloading Procedures
24 free questions, part of the School Bus (S) Endorsement CDL practice test
Loading and unloading procedure on this test is almost entirely AAMVA CDL Manual material: the warning light sequence, how far the bus stops from waiting students, the hand-signal system for crossing in front of the bus, and accounting for every student before the bus moves again. There's no separate federal section covering this sequence step by step, it's pupil-transportation practice the test draws from directly. ELDT.io's free bank has 24 questions on this subtopic.
This topic has 24 questions, split into 2 tests of 12-12 questions each:
Questions about Loading & Unloading Procedures
How far away must a school bus stop from waiting students?
At least 10 feet, measured from the front bumper to where students are standing, per the AAMVA CDL Manual. That gap gives the driver a clear view and room to react if a student steps forward early.
How does a student cross the road in front of the bus safely?
Per the AAMVA Manual, the student waits at the edge of the road until the driver signals, walks to a point even with the left edge of the bus and stops again, then waits for a second signal before finishing the crossing.
What is "handrail hang-up"?
It's when a student's clothing, backpack, or drawstring catches on the entry handrail while exiting, and the AAMVA Manual requires the driver to watch for it and stop before pulling away if it happens.