Instructions

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 20

Passing Score 16

8. Hazardous materials must be marked with all of the following, except:

The material’s name.

The material's identification number.

The appropriate hazard label.

The phone number of a contact person.

Hazardous materials must be marked with the name of the material, the identification number, and the appropriate hazard label. Do not transport a hazardous material unless you are positive that it is permitted.

9. To ensure passenger safety, be sure the check the condition of:

Emergency exit handles.

Floor coverings.

Signaling devices.

All of the above.

Before beginning a trip, you should check in the interior of the bus to ensure rider safety. To help all passengers remain safe while you are on the road, you should make sure all the handholds, railings, signaling devices, floor coverings, and emergency exit handles are in proper working condition.

10. Carry-on bags should be placed:

In front of the back door.

In front of the front door.

In a location that allows easy access to all emergency exits.

On top of the bus.

Bus passengers should not be allowed to leave baggage in any doorway or aisle. Baggage and freight must be secured in a manner that will prevent damage, allow the driver to move freely and easily, allow riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency, and protect riders from injury if the items fall or shift.

11. If a bus is equipped with outside convex mirrors, they will be located:

Below the outside flat mirrors.

Above the outside flat mirrors.

Next to the door.

On top of the bus.

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.

12. Explain passenger comfort and safety rules:

At the beginning of the trip.

At the end of the trip.

Only if an issue arises.

Only if a passenger asks.

Many charter carriers have rules about passengers smoking, drinking, and using music players while on the bus. Explaining passenger safety and comfort rules at the beginning of a trip is often an effective way to avoid trouble later on.

13. Before driving a bus that has been parked for a few days, a driver:

Can assume the interior is in good working condition.

Should call the local police department to inspect the bus.

Should do a walkthrough inspection to make sure no damage has occurred since the last trip.

Should ask passengers to check the interior of the bus.

People sometimes damage unattended buses. Before beginning a trip, a bus driver should check the interior of a bus to verify that key systems are in good condition for rider safety.

14. An active railroad crossing:

Has a traffic control device installed at the crossing.

Does not have any traffic control devices installed at the crossing.

Is characterized by having at least 10 vehicles cross the tracks every hour.

Should be avoided.

Active railroad crossings use installed traffic control devices to regulate traffic. These devices can be in the form of flashing red lights, warning bells, and/or gates. The directions of devices controlling railroad crossings must always be followed.

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