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Free NM CDL School Bus Practice Test 2025

  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements
  • Based on 2025 NM commercial driver's license manual
  • Triple-checked for accuracy
  • Updated for July 2025

To become a school bus driver in New Mexico, begin the licensing process by getting a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). To do this, you must pass the official CDL general knowledge exam, provide identification documents, and pass a DOT physical exam. Once you have the CLP, you must prepare specifically for school bus driving and passenger transport. You’ll need both the Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. This requires passing a written test for each endorsement and a skills test in a school bus.

You must also complete at least 36 hours of pre-service training, consisting of classroom instruction, observation riding routes, first aid, defensive driving, and familiarization with the school bus. We’ll help you pass the official written knowledge exam for the school bus endorsement by giving you access to an intuitive tool. Our New Mexico CDL School Bus Endorsement Practice Test has 20 multiple-choice questions based on the official New Mexico Commercial Driver License Manual (New Mexico CDL Handbook 2025). To pass, you must score 80% or higher.

We have omitted any timer from this practice test. You should finish each training session at your own pace and only select an answer when you’re confident of your choice. Every mistake you make and learn from during your learning phase is one less you’ll make on the official exam. We provide immediate feedback with each question, helping you understand the reasoning behind the correct answer. Please pay attention to this detailed explanation and note it in a notebook or notebook app for future reference.

Preventing eye strain starts with making the words on your screen easier to read. If you have difficulty reading the text, use the slider from the test settings menu to increase the font size. Create a study environment that supports your focus by taking regular breaks, keeping your desk organized, and adjusting your device’s screen brightness for visual comfort. Have patience and stay consistent with your practice. Commercial driving theory takes a long time to master, but our New Mexico CDL School Bus Endorsement Practice Test can accelerate your progress.

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

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4.25 out of 5 • 4 votes
5 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.
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What to expect on the actual NM MVD exam

20

questions

16

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

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List of questions (classic view)

  1. Which of the following statements about the special dangers of loading and unloading is true?
  2. After you decide on the best type of evacuation, what must you do next?
  3. While you're loading students, if you cannot account for a student, what should you do?
  4. A passive railroad crossing
  5. During your pre-trip vehicle inspection test, make sure that
  6. What color are all school buses painted?
  7. Which of the following statements is true about students who must cross in front of the bus after exiting it?
  8. You should adjust the outside left and right side flat mirrors so you can see
  9. Which of the following statements about evacuation procedures is true?
  10. When unloading students at a school, you should
  11. Immediately after stopping, you should first
  12. In addition to spare electrical fuses (if equipped), three reflective triangles, and a working fire extinguisher, emergency equipment for a school bus also includes
  13. For up to ______ of parents, the school bus driver is the only school official they ever meet.
  14. Before you proceed through a railroad crossing, make sure that your bus will have enough containment (the space on the opposite side of the crossing) to completely clear the railroad tracks. As a general rule, adequate containment is
  15. Which of the following will confirm that your bus is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS)?
  16. Antilock brakes
  17. You should adjust the left and right side crossover mirrors so you can see
  18. The overhead inside rear-view mirror is used to
  19. You MUST evacuate everyone from your school bus if
  20. The blind spot behind the school bus may extend up to ________, depending on the length and width of the bus.
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