School Bus Safety Regulations Quiz

Test your knowledge on school bus safety regulations, features, and standards with this quiz. Learn about speed limits, safety features, and federal oversight.

#1

What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus in most states?

50 mph
55 mph
60 mph
65 mph
#2

Which of the following is NOT a common safety feature in school buses?

Crossing arm
Seat belts
Flashing lights
Emergency exits
#3

What color are most school buses in the United States?

Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
#4

Which of the following is a common safety feature found on school buses to protect against rollovers?

Stability control systems
Anti-lock braking systems (ABS)
Lane departure warning systems
Traction control systems
#5

What is the purpose of the 'compartmentalization' feature in school buses?

To provide storage space for students' belongings
To separate different grade levels
To protect students during a crash
To allow for easy access to emergency equipment
#6

What is the recommended distance for a driver to stop behind a school bus when its stop sign arm is extended?

10 feet
15 feet
20 feet
25 feet
#7

Which federal agency typically oversees and regulates school bus safety standards in the United States?

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
#8

What is the typical recommended service interval for inspecting school buses?

Every 6 months
Every year
Every 2 years
Every 5 years
#9

Which organization is responsible for developing and updating the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures?

American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT)
National Safety Council (NSC)
American School Bus Council (ASBC)
#10

What does the 'S' stand for in the acronym 'SAFE' used to remember important school bus safety procedures?

Stay cautious
Seat belts on
Stop, look, and listen
Secure personal belongings
#11

In which year was the National School Bus Loading and Unloading Survey first conducted to monitor student fatalities in loading and unloading zones?

1971
1983
1994
2007
#12

What is the recommended distance for students to wait from the edge of the road when waiting for the school bus?

5 feet
10 feet
15 feet
20 feet
#13

In which year was the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) established to improve road safety?

1966
1970
1980
1990
#14

What is the purpose of the 'loading zone' in school bus safety procedures?

To allow students to board the bus safely
To provide a designated area for bus parking
To indicate where emergency exits are located
To signal the end of the school bus route
#15

Which organization developed the National School Bus Driver Training Program?

National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT)
American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
American School Bus Council (ASBC)
National Safety Council (NSC)

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