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  • Updated for December 2024
  • Based on 2024 MN commercial driver's license manual

Free MN CDL School Bus Practice Test 2024

If you’re interested in becoming a school bus driver in Minnesota, you’ll need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the School Bus (S) and Passenger Vehicles (P) endorsements. These endorsements are granted after passing their respective knowledge tests, a general knowledge test on commercial driving and a skills test in a school bus if you didn’t already do so for your CDL. Additionally, you must pass a medical exam, a drug test, a criminal background check, and a driver’s license record check. To help you prepare for the CDL School Bus knowledge test in Minnesota, we offer several free practice tests that closely reflect the official knowledge exam. These practice tests consist of 20 questions based on the official Minnesota CDL Handbook 2024.

With no time limit and unlimited attempts, students benefit from a valuable educational tool. Our practice tests have several features that help create a suitable learning environment for mastering this subject. Each question is multiple choice. Regardless of your choice, immediate feedback is provided. This feedback highlights the correct answer and displays a detailed explanation, allowing you to take notes and even ask our helpful assistant additional questions.

At all times, a general overview of the total number of questions and your current progress is displayed. Students can evaluate their knowledge in an environment that closely reflects the actual written exam, except for the lack of a timer. Note down your scores and notice the improvement that naturally occurs with more practice. Once you consistently obtain passing scores, it’s a good sign that you’re ready for the official knowledge test.

Driving in Minnesota requires an understanding of how to handle severe weather conditions. Snow and ice are common during the winter months, making roads more dangerous. For school bus drivers, knowing how to handle these conditions is a crucial part of the job. Whether you’re driving through Minneapolis or navigating the rural roads in the northern part of this state, it is essential to be fully prepared for this job to ensure the safety of your passengers.

The School Bus endorsement is not given lightly, but it is well earned by those who are willing to master this subject. Stay committed to your goals and develop a routine revolving around these practice tests. With discipline and repetition, you’ll inevitably become an expert in school buses.

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  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements

What you need to know

5 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual MN DVS exam

50

questions

40

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

List of questions (classic view)

  1. Which of the following statements about the special dangers of loading and unloading is true?
  2. After you decide on the best type of evacuation, what must you do next?
  3. While you're loading students, if you cannot account for a student, what should you do?
  4. A passive railroad crossing
  5. During your pre-trip vehicle inspection test, make sure that
  6. What color are all school buses painted?
  7. Which of the following statements is true about students who must cross in front of the bus after exiting it?
  8. You should adjust the outside left and right side flat mirrors so you can see
  9. Which of the following statements about evacuation procedures is true?
  10. When unloading students at a school, you should
  11. Immediately after stopping, you should first
  12. In addition to spare electrical fuses (if equipped), three reflective triangles, and a working fire extinguisher, emergency equipment for a school bus also includes
  13. For up to ______ of parents, the school bus driver is the only school official they ever meet.
  14. Before you proceed through a railroad crossing, make sure that your bus will have enough containment (the space on the opposite side of the crossing) to completely clear the railroad tracks. As a general rule, adequate containment is
  15. Which of the following will confirm that your bus is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS)?
  16. Antilock brakes
  17. You should adjust the left and right side crossover mirrors so you can see
  18. The overhead inside rear-view mirror is used to
  19. You MUST evacuate everyone from your school bus if
  20. The blind spot behind the school bus may extend up to ________, depending on the length and width of the bus.
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