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Free VA CDL School Bus Practice Test 2026

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Known for its strong commitment to education, Virginia offers a variety of resources and opportunities to students across the state. There are plenty of private and public schools from which parents can choose for their children, but location also plays a crucial part. The remote locations of some rural areas often make it difficult for children to get to and from school, but school bus drivers in this state are trained to navigate the unpredictable weather. While Virginia continues to invest in upgrading its roads, rural routes often have narrow paths and insufficient maintenance.

Before they can start a commercial driving career, aspiring school bus drivers must pass a medical exam, a criminal background check, and a driving record check. Driving a school bus involves transporting children, so there is a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. Remember that Virginia also mandates drug testing as part of the hiring process for school bus drivers, so you should stay away from such vices. Finally, you must have two persons in the school district or your community vouch for your good character in writing.

Free VA CDL School Bus Practice Test 2026
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Original questions by our team Based on 2026 VA CDL Handbook

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About the Virginia CDL

The licensing program begins after you obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). It is granted after passing a general knowledge test as well as a skills test. Since you intend to become a school bus driver, you can choose to take the skills test on a school bus (which will be necessary later for the S endorsement). In Virginia, all school bus drivers must add a School Bus (S) endorsement to their CDL, which is granted after passing its respective knowledge test and the skills test in a school bus.

As you can see, there are a lot of exams you need to pass. While there’s a lot of learning to be done through practice at the job, first, you’ll have to build the foundation for your career. Initially, you’ll study the official 2026 CDL manual (Virginia CDL Handbook 2026). While it gives essential information about safely operating school buses, it is usually not enough on its own to pass the official knowledge exam on your first try.

Our Virginia CDL School Bus practice tests create a highly effective learning environment where aspiring school bus drivers can approach this subject in a different way. Instead of spending countless hours trying to understand the official manual, you can use our practice tests as an educational tool. Our automated assistant provides hints, real-life examples, and even a detailed explanation of the correct answer, helping you understand what it takes to be a school bus driver in Virginia.

More VA CDL test resources

  1. School Bus Test 1 (you are here)

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