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School Bus Practice Question 2

SSchool Bus · Question 2

The 'danger zone' around a school bus is generally:

• A10 feet on each side and 10 feet front and rear
• B10 feet from the front, sides, and rear of the bus where children are most at risk
• C5 feet only
• D20 feet behind only

Correct answer: B. 10 feet from the front, sides, and rear of the bus where children are most at risk

Why: The danger zone is the 10-foot perimeter around the bus where children are most likely to be struck because the driver may not be able to see them.

How this question fits the School Bus test

Most fatal school bus incidents happen outside the bus, in the danger zones around it. This endorsement exists to make sure every driver can predict the behavior of children entering and exiting the loading zone.

Study technique for this topic

Know the dimensions of the front, side, and rear danger zones, the proper eight-light activation sequence, and the emergency evacuation procedure including front-door, rear-door, and split evacuations.

Related School Bus practice questions

• Q11. After unloading, the driver should:
• Q24. The fire extinguisher and first aid kit on a school bus must be:
• Q37. A backing maneuver in a parking lot with students nearby should:
• Q50. The driver must keep students seated:
• Q3. The greatest danger zone is in front of the bus because:

Continue your CDL preparation

The School Bus portion of the CDL knowledge exam covers more than this single question. Use this site's full School Bus bank to drill every topic, then test yourself with one of our state-specific practice sets to confirm you are ready for the actual DMV exam in your state. Always check your state's CDL handbook for any local addenda before the test day.

If you are still building your overall CDL foundation, start with the General Knowledge bank — every CDL applicant must pass it — and then work outward to the endorsements you plan to add.