If you experience a driving-related medical restriction or investigation, what is your obligation regarding your 7D certificate?

• A. Do not operate a school bus until cleared by the licensing authority; inform your supervisor and follow procedures.
• B. Continue to drive but note the restriction.
• C. Inform only the parents and continue.
• D. Ignore the restriction if you feel fine.

Answer: (A)

Medical restrictions about driving a school bus require you to pause operating a bus until you’re medically cleared by the licensing authority. The right move is to stop driving, tell your supervisor right away, and follow the district’s procedures to obtain the needed clearance. This keeps students safe and ensures you’re legally qualified to drive again before returning to duties. Continuing to drive with a restriction, or only telling parents, or ignoring the restriction, would violate certification rules and safety obligations.