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Train for FREE online with our NV bus CDL test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a license in Nevada in 2025, learn how to become a bus driver and then practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for a bus driver may vary from state to state.
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8 . As students exit the bus, the driver should watch students to ensure that:
They all have shoes on.
The driver of a school bus should observe students as they enter or exit the bus to ensure that they are not caught in the door or handrails. It is also important to make sure the students have moved a safe distance away from the unloading area after they have exited the bus.
9 . When exiting a vehicle, it is important to maintain ____ with your vehicle at all times.
As you exit your vehicle during the basic vehicle control skills test, you must face the vehicle and maintain three points of contact at all times. If your testing vehicle is a bus, you must maintain contact with the handrail. Exiting the vehicle incorrectly may result in automatic failure of the basic control skills test.
10 . When asked to complete an offset back/left parking maneuver, you should:
Pull forward to the left, then back in a straight line.
If you are asked to complete an offset back/left parking maneuver, you should first pull straight forward, then back up to the left. Your vehicle must be parked completely within the boundaries of the parking space.
11 . If your bus has a manual transmission, you should never ____ while crossing railroad tracks.
Listen to flaggers
Before crossing railroad tracks, you should ensure that no trains are approaching from any direction. Never shift gears while crossing railroad tracks.
12 . When crossing railroad tracks, you should:
Stay in your lane.
When crossing railroad tracks during the on-road driving skills test, you must not stop, switch gears, pass another vehicle, or change lanes while any part of your vehicle is in the crossing.
13 . Properly adjusted flat mirrors on a school bus should allow the driver to see ____ behind the bus.
Proper mirror adjustment is vital to the safe operation of a school bus. A bus's flat mirrors should be adjusted so the driver is able to see 200 feet, or four bus lengths, behind the bus.
14 . If a student is believed to have suffered a back injury, you should:
A school bus driver should not attempt to move a student who has suffered a neck or spinal injury unless the student's life is in immediate danger.
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2025 Nevada | Frequently Asked Questions
To secure a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Bus endorsement in Nevada, you must already have a valid CDL. Next, pass the passenger transport test and the school bus endorsement test if applicable. Complete a federal background check, submit a medical examiner's certificate, and pass a skills test in the type of bus you'll be driving.
To obtain a CDL Bus license in Nevada, you need a valid driver's license and must be at least 21 years old. You have to pass a series of written exams on general knowledge, passenger transport, and air brakes (if applicable). Then, pass the pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving tests. Finally, submit a completed medical examiner's certificate.
While Nevada doesn't explicitly require specific training for a CDL Bus endorsement, it's highly recommended. Many applicants attend professional training programs to prepare for the written and skills tests. Practical experience driving similar vehicles is beneficial. Additionally, you must pass a physical exam and meet certain vision and hearing requirements to ensure you can safely operate a bus.
CDL Bus licenses fall into three classifications. Class A is for vehicles with a combined weight over 26,001 lbs, where the towed vehicle is over 10,000 lbs. Class B is for single or combination vehicles where the single vehicle weighs over 26,001 lbs, or tows a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 lbs. Class C is for transporting 16 or more passengers (including the driver) or hazardous materials.
No, you cannot use your personal vehicle for the CDL Bus driving test in Nevada. The vehicle used must represent the type of vehicle you will be driving with your CDL. For a bus endorsement, you must take the test in a bus-like vehicle. This ensures that you can handle and operate the specific type of commercial vehicle safely.
The CDL Bus driving test evaluates several skills. These include pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control (backing, moving forward, stopping, and turning), and on-road driving. On-road driving assesses your ability to handle intersections, railway crossings, curves, and more. You'll also be evaluated on how well you manage traffic and emergencies, and your knowledge of bus safety rules.
Yes, there are additional medical prerequisites for a CDL Bus endorsement. You must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination every two years. The exam will test your vision, hearing, blood pressure and will check for diabetes and other potential health issues that could affect your ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle.
No, it is not permissible to transport passengers without a valid CDL Bus endorsement in Nevada. The law requires anyone operating a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver, to hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger (P) endorsement. Violations can lead to serious penalties.
Yes, a CDL Bus endorsement can be added to your existing license in Nevada. However, you're required to pass a knowledge test and a skills test in a vehicle representative of the class of bus you wish to drive. After passing these tests, the endorsement will be added to your CDL.
Yes, there are restrictions for drivers with a CDL Bus endorsement in Nevada. Drivers must maintain a clean driving record, pass regular physical examinations, and comply with federal hours-of-service regulations. Additionally, they must not have any disqualifying criminal offenses and must be at least 21 years old to drive commercially across state lines.
