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Based on official New York exam questions

Free NY CDL School Bus Practice Test 2025

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

New York City is well known for its heavy traffic, particularly during rush hours. There are approximately 2 million registered cars in the Big Apple, even though about 50% of households still do not own a car. Half the residents rely heavily on the extensive public transportation network, including children who use school buses to reach schools throughout the city. Throughout the state, there are areas where public transit may not be as accessible to younger students. That’s why you’ll often see the famous yellow school buses all throughout New York, linking school districts from Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany to the smaller local communities.

Becoming a school bus driver in New York is only possible after obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with both the School Bus (S) and Passenger Vehicles (P) endorsements. You should prepare for a long learning journey where you’ll master every aspect of school buses, including their features, emergency situations, loading and unloading procedures, and even safe operation under hazardous conditions. You can find out more about the specifics of these two endorsements in the official 2025 CDL manual, but there are better resources available online.

Most students consider the material presented in this manual to be insufficient for their needs. While you might pass the written exam by simply studying the manual alone, the chances of succeeding on your first attempt are quite low. Our free New York CDL School Bus practice tests take care of this problem, allowing students to familiarize themselves with the content and format of the actual School Bus knowledge exam.

When you feel stuck, our assistant can give you a hint without revealing the correct answer. Use this option when you are unsure of the right choice, and make sure to pay attention to the detailed explanation provided shortly afterward. Repetition is key for learning and memorizing important information, so we made sure to implement ease of use for our users who return to our practice tests. There are several keyboard shortcuts available, allowing you to navigate simply by using the keys on your keyboard. Activate this function by pressing “SHIFT + ?”, which will display a complete list of all keyboard shortcuts.

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NY commercial driver's license
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Verified for accuracy: October 2025

Reviewed by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S.
Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)
Methodology & Editorial Policy

What to expect on the actual NY exam

20

questions

16

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

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