All drivers must have _____ hours of PRE service to obtain their 7D certificate and _____ hours of IN service to renew their credentials.

• A. 4,8
• B. 2,8
• C. 4,4
• D. 2,4

Answer: (B)

Understanding the training hours required before and after obtaining the 7D certificate is what this item tests. Before you can be issued a 7D certificate, you must complete two hours of PRE service training. After you’ve earned the certificate, you need eight hours of IN service training to renew your credentials.

The PRE service hours are a brief, foundational introduction to essentials like school bus safety, pupil loading and unloading procedures, and basic emergency procedures. IN service hours are ongoing refreshers and updates that keep you current with safety practices and regulatory requirements, typically necessary to maintain the credential over time.

So the correct combination is two hours of PRE service and eight hours of IN service, aligning with the state rules for obtaining and renewing the 7D certificate.