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SSchool Bus · Question 4

Crossover mirrors are designed to show:

• AThe road ahead
• BThe area in front and to the sides of the bus that is otherwise blocked from view
• COnly the rear
• DOnly the engine

Correct answer: B. The area in front and to the sides of the bus that is otherwise blocked from view

Why: Crossover mirrors mounted on the front fenders or front of the bus give visibility of the danger zone in front and immediately to the sides.

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

• Q13. When approaching a railroad crossing, the school bus driver must:
• Q26. A loaded school bus on a long downgrade should:
• Q39. A school bus driver should know to never:
• Q52. A 'safe loading zone' has:
• Q5. Before activating the loading lights, the driver should:

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.