Free School Bus (S) CDL practice questions

Sample questions from this test

1. How far can the danger zone extend in front of a school bus?
   1. 10 feet
   2. 20 feet
   3. 30 feet
   4. 50 feet
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   30 feet

   The front danger zone may extend 30 feet from the front bumper, with the first 10 feet the most dangerous.

2. With the outside flat mirrors adjusted correctly, you should be able to see:
   1. The front bumper at ground level
   2. The heads of students behind you
   3. The service door
   4. The rear tires touching the ground
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   The rear tires touching the ground

   Flat mirrors should show 200 feet behind, along the sides, and the rear tires touching the ground.

3. When crossover mirrors are adjusted properly:
   1. They show 200 feet behind the bus
   2. They show the students' heads behind you
   3. They replace the need for direct vision
   4. Direct vision and mirror view should overlap
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   Direct vision and mirror view should overlap

   Crossover mirrors should show from the bumper at ground level to where direct vision begins, with the views overlapping.

4. When approaching a stop, when should you turn on the alternating flashing amber lights (if equipped)?
   1. At least 200 feet or about 5–10 seconds before the stop
   2. After the bus stops
   3. 50 feet before the stop
   4. When the door opens
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   At least 200 feet or about 5–10 seconds before the stop

   Activate the amber lights at least 200 feet or about 5–10 seconds before the stop, or as state law requires.

5. When approaching a stop, you should move the bus:
   1. To the center of the lane
   2. Onto the sidewalk
   3. Into the left lane
   4. As far right as possible on the traveled portion of the road
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   As far right as possible on the traveled portion of the road

   Pull as far right as you can while staying on the traveled part of the road.

6. After loading, which is the correct FIRST step in preparing to leave the stop?
   1. Release the parking brake
   2. Close the door
   3. Turn on the left turn signal
   4. Turn off the red lights
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   Close the door

   Leave in this order: close door, engage transmission, release parking brake, turn off red lights, left signal, check mirrors, let traffic disperse.

7. A crossing student reaches the left edge of the bus. What should the student do?
   1. Run across quickly
   2. Wave to drivers
   3. Stop and look again for the driver's signal
   4. Walk back to the bus door
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   Stop and look again for the driver's signal

   At the left edge of the bus, the student stops and looks again for your signal before continuing.

8. A student drops a book near the bus while unloading. What should the student be taught to do?
   1. Pick it up quickly
   2. Crawl under the bus to get it
   3. Leave it, move to a safe place, and get the driver's attention
   4. Ask a friend to get it
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   Leave it, move to a safe place, and get the driver's attention

   Students should leave dropped objects, move out of the danger zones, and get the driver's attention.

9. In an emergency, what is the first and most important thing for the driver to do?
   1. Call the parents
   2. Recognize the hazard
   3. Open all emergency exits
   4. Move the bus
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   Recognize the hazard

   The first and most important consideration is to recognize the hazard.

10. How many student assistants should be assigned to each emergency exit, when possible?
    1. One
    2. Three
    3. Two
    4. Four
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    Two

    When possible, assign two responsible, older students to each emergency exit.

11. To secure the bus before an evacuation, you should do all of these EXCEPT:
    1. Leave the engine running for heat
    2. Set the parking brakes
    3. Remove the ignition key
    4. Turn on the hazard-warning lights
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    Leave the engine running for heat

    Secure the bus: Park (or Neutral), set parking brakes, shut off the engine, remove the key, activate hazard lights.

12. What is a passive railroad crossing?
    1. A crossing with gates
    2. A crossing with flashing lights and bells
    3. A crossing with no traffic control device
    4. A crossing that is abandoned
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    A crossing with no traffic control device

    A passive crossing has no traffic control device; the decision to proceed rests entirely with you.

13. After a train passes, the crossing gate stays down. You should:
    1. Drive carefully around the gate
    2. Call your dispatcher
    3. Lift the gate
    4. Back up and use another road without telling anyone
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    Call your dispatcher

    A gate that stays down after the train is gone must never be driven around; call your dispatcher.

14. Your bus stalls on the tracks. Where should you move the students?
    1. Back toward the school
    2. Onto the other track
    3. Behind the bus, away from the train
    4. Far from the bus at an angle away from the tracks and toward the train
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    Far from the bus at an angle away from the tracks and toward the train

    Get everyone off immediately and move them far from the bus at an angle away from the tracks and toward the train.

15. When speaking to a student about a serious problem, you should:
    1. Stand up and speak respectfully in a courteous, firm voice
    2. Shout so all students hear
    3. Speak from the driver's seat while driving
    4. Show anger so they take it seriously
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    Stand up and speak respectfully in a courteous, firm voice

    Stop and secure the bus, stand up, and speak respectfully with a firm voice; do not show anger.