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Based on official Kentucky exam questions

Free KY CDL School Bus Practice Test 2025

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

Kentucky has around 10,000 school buses in operation, transporting students to and from school across the state. These vehicles are among the safest forms of transportation for students. According to national statistics, students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely when taking a school bus compared with traveling by car. Increased use of public transport also helps reduce congestion and traffic during rush hours, particularly before and after classes.

Although Kentucky has thousands of certified school bus drivers, the demand for this position is always high. Those who want to pursue a career as a school bus driver should prepare for a long process, as all aspiring commercial drivers must undergo specific training and meet strict safety requirements to qualify for this job. Just like anything else in life, you’ll begin with the learning process, which builds the foundation for this skill.

We’ll help you pass the official CDL School Bus knowledge test in Kentucky as long as you are willing to prepare in advance and master this topic. Most likely, you have already riffled through the official 2025 CDL manual, which explains various aspects of driving a school bus. It teaches you how to perform pre-trip inspections, the proper procedures for loading and unloading students, using emergency exits, and managing the behavior of your young passengers.

Our Kentucky CDL School Bus practice tests can significantly boost your learning journey. They consist of 20 questions, and to pass, you’ll need to answer at least 80% of them correctly. Updated for November 2025, these practice tests offer several features that can be used at your convenience.

Sometimes you may feel stuck with a difficult question, unsure of the correct answer. Our automated assistant can provide a hint, helping to clarify the situation presented. While it is completely normal to fail during your first few attempts, there’s also a restart button that allows you to wipe your current progress and start the test over again. However, be advised that the questions will be randomized, and you won’t get them in the same order.

Pro tip: Make good use of the available online resources while you are actively training on our practice tests. While they offer a great way to evaluate your knowledge, these practice tests can also serve as an educational tool. With this approach, there’s no need to pay attention to the score. Regardless of which answer you pick, a detailed explanation is provided, helping you understand the context and memorize the correct answer.

5 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
KY commercial driver's license
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Authored and curated by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S.

Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)
Methodology & Editorial Policy
Last verified for accuracy: November 2025 (reviewed weekly)

What to expect on the actual KY permit test

20

questions

16

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

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