Charter
This endorsement is required to operate a charter-type bus when transporting school children grades 12 and under on any type of school trip. To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a written test. The test consists of 20 multiple choice questions. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Illinois Commercial Driver’s License Study Guide. Questions come from chapters covering: Passengers and School buses. The Charter endorsement may be used with the Class A, B or C CDL.
Number of Question
Passing Score
8. When boarding the school bus, students should:
Explanation
Students should board a school bus slowly in a single-file line while using the handrail.
9. When you are approaching a bus stop, the students on your bus should:
Explanation
Students on a school bus should remain seated until they are told otherwise. It is unsafe for students to walk around the bus while it is moving.
10. Before driving a bus that has been left unattended:
Explanation
People sometimes damage unattended buses. When inspecting a bus that has been left unattended, you should do a walkthrough to check the interior for damage.
11. If in the vicinity of a school where students are present and a helper is not available, a driver:
Explanation
A bus must not be backed at a school while students are in the vicinity unless a responsible person is present to guide the driver.
12. If a bus is equipped with outside convex mirrors, they will be located:
Explanation
Outside convex mirrors on a school bus are located below the outside flat mirrors. They are used to see a wide view of traffic, clearance, and students around the bus.
13. Before leaving a bus stop, a driver should:
Explanation
Before pulling away from a bus stop, a driver should make sure that there are no students running to catch the bus.
14. When unloading students at a school, the driver should:
Explanation
