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School Bus Practice Question 16

SSchool Bus · Question 16

A 'red light running' incident is when:

• AThe driver runs a red traffic light
• BA motorist illegally passes a stopped school bus with red lights flashing
• CThe bus is parked on red
• DA red light burns out

Correct answer: B. A motorist illegally passes a stopped school bus with red lights flashing

Why: Red light running by motorists is one of the leading causes of student fatalities at bus stops. Drivers must report incidents and watch for it.

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

• Q25. When approaching a stop, the driver should look for:
• Q38. A school bus driver should perform a post-trip inspection that includes:
• Q51. A driver should report any incident that:
• Q3. The greatest danger zone is in front of the bus because:
• Q17. A safe loading practice is to have students:

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.