Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading students at school?

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading students at school?

Answer: Have students remain seated until they are told to exit.

The overhead inside rearview mirror should be positioned to see?

The overhead inside rearview mirror should be positioned to see?

Answer: All of the students in the bus.

The CDL manual indicates the last step in picking up students at the bus stop is to?

The CDL manual indicates the last step in picking up students at the bus stop is to?

Answer: Make a final check to confirm all traffic has stopped before opening the bus door and signaling students to approach.

When preparing to stop you should activate flashing amber warning lights?

When preparing to stop you should activate flashing amber warning lights?

Answer: In accordance with state law.

Which of the following procedures should be followed when driving a school bus in high winds?

Which of the following procedures should be followed when driving a school bus in high winds?

Answer: Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.

After deciding the type of an evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is?

After deciding the type of an evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is?

Answer: Securing the bus.

Which of the following statements about handling a serious problem on the bus is true?

Which of the following statements about handling a serious problem on the bus is true?

Answer: Never put a student off the bus except at designated bus stop or at school.

When you are loading students along the route and cannot account for a student outside the bus, you should?

When you are loading students along the route and cannot account for a student outside the bus, you should?

Answer: Secure the bus and check around and underneath the bus.

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate a school bus?

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate a school bus?

Answer: The bus is stalled on railroad tracks and there is no train in sight.

The CDL manual indicates that hazard lights should be activated at least how many feet before a railroad-highway crossing?

The CDL manual indicates that hazard lights should be activated at least how many feet before a railroad-highway crossing?

Answer: 200 ft

During loading and unloading students, you should check your mirrors?

During loading and unloading students, you should check your mirrors?

Answer: Continuously

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation procedures is true?

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation procedures is true?

Answer: If time allows, notify the dispatch office of evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed.

The outside left and right side convex mirrors, which are below the outside flat mirrors, should be positioned to see?

The outside left and right side convex mirrors, which are below the outside flat mirrors, should be positioned to see?

Answer: The entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts.

Which of the following information will confirm you are driving a vehicle with anti lock brakes?

Which of the following information will confirm you are driving a vehicle with anti lock brakes?

Answer: A yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when you start the engine.

Which of these statements about passive highway- rail crossing is true?

Which of these statements about passive highway- rail crossing is true?

Answer: Passive crossing do not have any type of gates and signals.

You should adjust the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see?

You should adjust the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see?

Answer: 200 ft behind the bus.

When stopping at a railroad-highway crossing, drivers must stop no closer than?

When stopping at a railroad-highway crossing, drivers must stop no closer than?

Answer: 15 ft from the tracks.

If the gates at a railroad-highway crossing appear to be stuck in the down position, you should?

If the gates at a railroad-highway crossing appear to be stuck in the down position, you should?

Answer: Radio your dispatcher or call for help from a law enforcement officer.

If a student or student's must cross the roadway, they should walk approximately how many feet away from the side of the bus?

If a student or student's must cross the roadway, they should walk approximately how many feet away from the side of the bus?

Answer: 10 ft

A battery box check is impol.taut. The battery must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

A battery box check is impol.taut. The battery must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

A. Battery connection should show signs of excessive wear
B. Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion, but the battery box and cover or door is unimportant
C. Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion, and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure


Answer: C. Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion, and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

Answer: Bus driver

By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

A. Busy intersection
B. Stop to load or. unload students
C. Sharp turns


Answer: B. Stop to load or. unload students

The driver who misses the child to unload at a bus stop should:

The driver who misses the child to unload at a bus stop should:

A. Radio the dispatcher for direction and follow the local- procedure
B. Back up to the missed stop
C. Discharge the child on the next stop


Answer: A. Radio the dispatcher for direction and follow the local- procedure

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

A. To give the mechanic something to do
B. -To assist the principal with their report
C. For safety required by Federal, Sate and Local laws


Answer: C. For safety required by Federal, Sate and Local laws

The properly adjusted outside left and right side CONVEX mirrors allow visibility in what area?

The properly adjusted outside left and right side CONVEX mirrors allow visibility in what area?

A. The entire side of the bus up to the front tires at ground level, front of the rear tires touching the ground, and at least one traffic lane on either side of the bus
B. The area directly in front of the bus
C. Front of the rear tires touching the ground, the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, and at least one traffic lane on either side of the bus


Answer: C. Front of the rear tires touching the ground, the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, and at least one traffic lane on either side of the bus

Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination:

Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination:

A. Every 5 years
B. Annually
C. Every 3 years


Answer: B. Annually

You should adjust all the outside left and right side CONVEX mirrors to see:

You should adjust all the outside left and right side CONVEX mirrors to see:

A. 200 feet behind the bus
B. The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus
C. The right and left rear tires touching the ground


Answer: B. The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus

You should conduct a post-trip inspection:

You should conduct a post-trip inspection:

A. You should walk through the bus and around the bus
B. You should do and report results monthly
C. You should sweep inside the bus


Answer: A. You should walk through the bus and around the bus

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

A. When the students become unruly on the bus
B. Crossing railway crossing
C. When loading and unloading students


Answer: C. When loading and unloading students

To be a school bus driver, individuals must pass the following written tests:

To be a school bus driver, individuals must pass the following written tests:

A. CDL General Knowledge, Passenger Endorsement, School Bus Endorsement
B. CDL General Knowledge, Air Brake Endorsement, School Bus Endorsement
C. CDL General Knowledge, Hazardous Material Endorsement, School Bus Endorsement


Answer: A. CDL General Knowledge, Passenger Endorsement, School Bus

School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

A. Vehicles and Police
B. Vehicles and Drivers
C. Vehicles and~Road conditions


Answer: B. Vehicles and Drivers

When approaching the stop, you should activate alternating flashing amber lights within how many feet before the stop?

When approaching the stop, you should activate alternating flashing amber lights within how many feet before the stop?

A. 100
B. 200
C. 300


Answer: B. 200 (state laws)

How should you brake in a bus with ABS brakes?

How should you brake in a bus with ABS brakes?

A. Pump the brakes m an emergency situation
B. Apply the brakes as usual
C. Apply the brakes and back off the brakes prior to the final brake to stop


Answer: B. Apply the brakes as usual

What should you do if you have lost ABS control at one or more wheels?

What should you do if you have lost ABS control at one or more wheels?

A. Call dispatch to report the problem
B. Drive normally because you still have regular brakes but have the system serviced soon
C. Drive faster so your ABS yellow malfunction lamp with go out


Answer: B. Drive normally because you still have regular brakes but have the

Why is the proper adjustment and use of aH mirrors so vital to the safe operation of the school bus?

Why is the proper adjustment and use of aH mirrors so vital to the safe operation of the school bus?

A. In order to observe the danger zones around the bus
B. In order to clear up blind spots around the bus
C. In order to observe the danger zones around the bus and look for the students, traffic, and other objects in this area


Answer: C. In order to observe the danger zones around the bus and look for the students, traffic, and other objects in this area

What is the value of the overhead rear view mirror inside of the bus?

What is the value of the overhead rear view mirror inside of the bus?

A. To monitor passenger activity
B. To monitor the driver's appearance
C. To provide visibility~ directly in the back of the bus


Answer: A. To monitor passenger activity

Which following statement best explains what to do when a school bus is stalled on a track at a railroad crossing?

Which following statement best explains what to do when a school bus is stalled on a track at a railroad crossing? 

A. Driver should evacuate the bus and have students in a group directly behind the bus
B. Driver should evacuate the bus and move students away from the tracks on the angle toward the oncoming train
C. Driver should keep everyone quiet and call dispatcher for directions


Answer: B. Driver should evacuate the bus and move students away from the tracks on the angle toward the oncoming train

At bus stops where more than one child is unloaded, which procedure most likely prevents an unloading obstacle?

At bus stops where more than one child is unloaded, which procedure most likely prevents an unloading obstacle?

A. The driver counts the students as they disembark before moving
B. The students cross the street one at a time, not as a group
C. The driver ensures the students are seated in the bus before leaving the stop


Answer: A. The driver counts the students as they disembark before moving

If the gate comes down as you start to cross the railroad highway crossing you should:

If the gate comes down as you start to cross the railroad highway crossing you should:

A. Drive through the gate
B. Stop immediately and call your dispatcher
C, Back up until you are completely off the tracks


Answer: A. Drive through the gate

When stopping on a railroad crossing the driver must stop no closer than:

When stopping on a railroad crossing the driver must stop no closer than:

A. 10 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 20 feet


Answer: B. 15 feet

Check that the entry door is not damaged and:

Check that the entry door is not damaged and:

A. Operates smoothly and closes securely from the outside
B, Operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside
B. Operates smoothly and closes securely from the remote location


Answer: B, Operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside

When checking the handicap lift the things you should look for are:

When checking the handicap lift the things you should look for are:

A. Leaking, damaged, or missing wheelchairs
B. Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and make sure that the lift is fully retracted and latched
C, Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and make sure that the lift is 25% retracted and latched


Answer: B. Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and make sure that the lift is fully retracted and latched

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

A._ Keep checking the rear view mirror so you can see what's happened and report to the principal
B. Have the unruly students move to the front of the bus
C. Pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up, and tell the students what behavior you expect of them


Answer: C. Pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up, and tell the students what behavior you expect of them

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

A. Make a final check to confirm all traffic stops before opening the bus door and signaling students to approach
B. Open the service door just enough to activate the alternating red light when traffic is in a safe distance from the bus
C. Place transmission in park or neutral and set parking brake


Answer: A. Make a final check to confirm all traffic stops before opening the bus

What school bus accidents should be reported?

What school bus accidents should be reported?

A. None
B. Only if there is injury
C.All


Answer: C.All

Out of all spaces around your bus the most important one is:

Out of all spaces around your bus the most important one is:

A. On the side
B. To the rear
C. To the front


Answer: C. To the front

During loading or unloading procedure the students should cross the.road in front of the bus with in _____ feet.

During loading or unloading procedure the students should cross the.road in front of the bus with in _____ feet.

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10


Answer: C. 10

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

A. 200 feet
B. 300 feet
C. 400 feet


Answer: A. 200 feet

What is the NEXT step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

What is the NEXT step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

A. Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender, if a change of setting is needed, have the student move to a seat near you
B. Unload the student at the next stop
C. Call school administrator or the police to remove the student


Answer: A. Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender, if a change of setting is needed, have the student move to a seat near you

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

A. Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible
B. Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gust
C. Avoid pulling off the road to wait


Answer: B. Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gust

During loading and unloading students you should check your mirrors:

During loading and unloading students you should check your mirrors:

A. After entering the traffic
B. After you close the door
C. Continuously


Answer: C. Continuously

By law, school buses must be equipped with a/an ______ lights overhead warning system.

By law, school buses must be equipped with a/an ______ lights overhead warning system.

A.4
B.6
C.8


Answer: C.8

The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

Answer: Stop, look, and listen

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

A. Because only high school students understand how to cross the road
B. Because more students are killed while getting on and off a school bus each year
C. Because motorists ignore students walking to school


Answer: B. Because more students are killed while getting on and off a school bus each year

All mirrors should be viewed in what manner?

All mirrors should be viewed in what manner?

A. Simultaneously every 4 seconds
B. In &logical sequence checking traffic and passengers every 5 seconds
C. In a logical sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the danger zones


Answer: C. In a logical sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the danger zones

What is a passive Railroad Crossing?

What is a passive Railroad Crossing?

A. Railroad Crossing that is no longer in use
B. Railroad Crossing that does not have any type of traffic control device
C. Railroad Crossing that has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic


Answer: B. Railroad Crossing that does not have any type of traffic control device

How far should students exit the bus and walk to?

How far should students exit the bus and walk to?

A. The distance it takes to clear the danger zone
B- At least I O feet away from the side of the bus
C. At least 8 feet away from the side of the bus


Answer: B- At least I O feet away from the side of the bus

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

A. No closer than 15 feet and no further than 30 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks
B. No closer than 10 feet and no further than 40 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks
C. No closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks


Answer: C. No closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks

When should you activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights?

When should you activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights?

A. 100 to 300 feet before school bus stop
B. 300 to 500 feet before school bus stop
C. None of the above


Answer: A. 100 to 300 feet before school bus stop [actually state laws apply]

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

A. 100
B. 200
C. 400


Answer: C. 400

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

A. The bus ABS warning light is ON
B. The bus is stalled on a rail road track, but there is no train in sight
C. The bus is stalled on a shoulder of a 4.-lane divided highway and it is getting hot inside


Answer: B. The bus is stalled on a rail road track, but there is no train in sight

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

A. See the blind spot immediately behind the bus
B. See all of the students
C. Monitor traffic that approaches and enters the blind spot area


Answer: B. See all of the students

You should adjust all the outside left and right side CROSSOVER mirrors to see:

You should adjust all the outside left and right side CROSSOVER mirrors to see:

A. 200 feet behind the bus
B. The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus
C. The right and left front tires touching the ground


Answer: C. The right and left front tires touching the ground

Anti-lock brakes:

Anti-lock brakes:

A. Work only when you activate in-cab switch
B. Keep your wheels from locking off during hard brake application
C. Shorten stopping distance


Answer: B. Keep your wheels from locking off during hard brake application

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

A. Yellow~ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when you start the engine
B. The certification on the driver side door
C. Red indicator lamp on the brake cylinder


Answer: A. Yellow~ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when

Before crossing any highway-rail crossings in a school bus, be sure the bus has enough constamment to completely clear the railroad tracks. As a general rule, how much space is considered an acceptable amount of containment for a school bus?

Before crossing any highway-rail crossings in a school bus, be sure the bus has enough constamment to completely clear the railroad tracks. As a general rule, how much space is considered an acceptable amount of containment for a school bus?

A. The length of the bus plus 25 feet
B. The length of the bus pl.us 15 feet
C. The length of the bus plus 10 feet


Answer: B. The length of the bus pl.us 15 feet

The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

Answer: 85%

In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment:

In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment:

A. Three red burning flares, safety belts in all seats
B. Three flares of any type and alcohol
C. Three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid klt


Answer: C. Three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid klt

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

A. Put the transmission in neutral gear and put on the brakes
B. Position yourself outside of the bus in front of crossover mirror to supervise unloading
C. Tell students to remain seated until they are told to exit


Answer: C. Tell students to remain seated until they are told to exit

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?

A. If time allows, walk through the bus and close all windows
B. If time allows, back up to the stop before evacuating the bus
C. If time allows, notify the dispatcher about evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed


Answer: C. If time allows, notify the dispatcher about evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed

You should adjust all the outside left and right side Hat mirrors to see:

You should adjust all the outside left and right side Hat mirrors to see:

A. 200 feet behind the bus
B. The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus
C. The rear right and left tires touching the ground


Answer: A. 200 feet behind the bus 

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

A. When the driver signals that it is safe to proceed, the students must run across the street to reduce the exposure to danger
B. For crossing, students should make eye contact with the bus driver and wait for the driver's signal that it is safe to proceed
C. If the bus is equipped with the crossing gate, the danger of running over the child is eliminated


Answer: B. For crossing, students should make eye contact with the bus driver and wait for the driver's signal that it is safe to proceed

What color are all school buses painted?

What color are all school buses painted?

A. Florescent yeUow
B. Orange yellow
C. National school bus yeLLow


Answer: C. National school bus yeLLow

School buses must have at least how many emergency exits?

School buses must have at least how many emergency exits?

A. 4
B. 1
C.2


Answer: A. 4

Passive railway crossing:

Passive railway crossing:

A. The type of crossing with no crossbuck sign
B. The type of crossing, which does not have any type of traffic c ontrol device
C. The type of crossing on which the driver does not have to stop


Answer: B. The type of crossing, which does not have any type of traffic c ontrol device

If you are loading students on the route and cannot account for them:

If you are loading students on the route and cannot account for them:

A. Secure the bus, take the key and check around and underneath the bus
B. Ask other students if they saw missing persons
C. Secure the bus and adjust the mirrors


Answer: A. Secure the bus, take the key and check around and underneath the bus

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

A. Securing the bus
B. Notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation
C. Dangle the radio microphone out of the driver window for later use


Answer: A. Securing the bus

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

A. Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object
B. Students should be told not to use the handrails when exiting the bus due to the possibility of causing a clothing hang up
C. Students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as it is not under the bus


Answer: A. Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object