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1 Which department regulates the safe operation of school buses? A. DOE B. DMV C. CHP

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C. CHP

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2 It is illegal to operate a commercial motor vehicle with BAC level of ________% or more, by weight, of alcohol in his/her blood. A. 0.04 B. 0.08 C. 0.01

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C. 0.01

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3 A school bus driver certificate will be suspended if the driver is convicted of DUI in any vehicle. It will be suspended for a period of not less than ______ years. A. 2 B. 3 C. 7

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B. 3

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4 The BAC level that constitutes a DUI in a commercial motor vehicle is _____ %. A. .0.01 B. 0.04 C. 0.08

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B. 0.04

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5 If the driver of a commercial motor vehicle is found to have a BAC level of _____ %, CHP shall place the driver out of service for a period of _____ hours. A. 0.04/16 B. 0.01/24 C. 0.08/10

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B. 0.01/24

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6 It is a misdemeanor to fail to comply with the rule on hours of service of drivers. A. True B. False

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A. True

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7 The carrier identification number displayed on both sides of the bus must be readily legible for a distance of ____ feet during daylight hours. A. 25 B. 50 C. 100

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B. 50 feet

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8 The _____ is responsible for the investigation of school bus accidents. A. DMV B. Police C. CHP

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C. CHP

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9 A type I bus is defined as: "Designed for carrying more than 16 passengers & the driver." A type II bus is defined as: "Designed for carrying not more than ______ passengers and the driver, or manufactured on or after April 1, 1977, having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 lbs. or less, and designed for carrying not more than ______ passengers and the driver. A. 18/20 B. 16/18 C. 16/20

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C. 16/20

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10 A "current" medical exam report (DL-51) means the exam was given within the past _______ year(s). A. 2 B. 3 C. 1

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A. 2

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11 A school bus driver 65 years of age or older must have a medical exam _______ . A. Every 18 months. B. Every 12 months (in their birthday month) C. Every 2 years.

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B. Every 12 months (in their birthday month)

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12 If the CHP First Aid exam is waived, the driver must maintain a valid First Aid certificate for: A. The term of their school bus driver certificate B. 3 years C. 2 years

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A. The term of their school bus driver certificate

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13 The special Certificate Application is called a: A. CHP-292 B. CHP-295 C. DL-45

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B. CHP-295

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14 The 10 year DMV printout is called: A. K-4 B. H-6 C. K-3

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B. H-6

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15 The Special Driver Certificate is Called: A. DL-45 B. CHP-292 C. DL-51

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A. DL-45

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16 The Vehicle Inspection Approval Certificate is Called: A. CHP-295 B. CHP-292 C. CHP-295D

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B. CHP-292

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17 Under what circumstances are we allowed to use the hazard lights/4-way flashers? A. At a railroad grade crossing. B. To warn other motorists of a hazard. C. When the bus is disabled due to breakdown or accident. D. During a backing manuever E. All of the Above.

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E. All of the Above.

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18 When are we required to turn in the vehicle condition report? A. Once a week B. At completion of each day's work C. Beginning of each day

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B. At completion of each day's work

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19 A Type II W/C bus shall have ______ emergency exits. A. 2 B. 3 C. 1

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A. 2

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20 A Type II bus is required to have _____ emergency exit(s) at the ______ of the bus. A. 1/side B. 2/sides C. 1/rear

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C. 1/rear

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21 A Type I bus is required to have ___2___ emergency exits, one at the ______ side of bus and one at the ______ of the bus. A. Left/rear B. Right/left C. Right/rear

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A. Left/rear

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22 The space between seats on a Type I bus is a minimum of _____ inches. A. 26 B. 25 C. 24

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B. 25

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23 The space between seats on a Type II bus is a minimum of ______ inches. A. 22 B. 23 C. 24

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C. 24

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24 The minimum aisle width in a Type II bus is _____ inches. A. 13 B. 9 C. 11

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C. 11

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25 The minimum aisle width in a Type I bus is _____ inches. A. 12 B. 11 C. 10

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A. 12

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26 If a bus is equipped with _____ lamps, they may be activated when atmospheric conditions reduce visibility to _____ feet or less. A. Marker/200 B. Strobe/500 C. Fog/300

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B. Strobe/500

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27 There must be a clear view of a stopped school bus from both directions for at least ______, if the speed limit is 25 mph or more. A. 200 B. 400 C. 500

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C. 500

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28 If the speed limit is less than 25 mph, it must be visible for _____ feet in both direction. A. 250 B. 200 C. 300

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B. 200

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29 A school bus stop shall not be designated within ________ feet of the nearest rail of a railroad grade crossing. A. 500 B. 300 C. 200

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C. 200

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30 The horn on a school bus must be audible (Heard) for a distance of ____ feet. A. 50 B. 200 C. 250

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B. 200

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31 No vehicle shall travel in a center left turn lane for more than ____ feet. A. 350 B. 200 C. 500

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B. 200

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32 You must dim the headlights, when driving in darkness, when an oncoming vehicle is no closer that ______ feet. A. 259 B. 350 C. 500

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C. 500

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33 When the bus is disabled and within ten feet of the main traveled portion of the roadway, on a two-way road, the reflectors are placed at distances of: A. 100'/10'/100' B. 10'/100'/200' C. 100'/10'/50'

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A. 100'/10'/100'

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34 The amber warning lights shall be activated at least _____ feet before stops. A. 300 B. 200 C. 500

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B. 200

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35 It is unsafe to make a u-turn when oncoming vehicles are closer than ______feet. A. 200 B. 250 C. 400

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A. 200

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36 The "Turning Zone" is defined as the safe space needed before, during, and at the completion of the turn. A. True B. False

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A. True

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37 The "Ground Reference" for a right turn is the ______ edge of the available ______ you are turning onto. A. Left/roadway B. Right/roadway C. Next/roadway

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B. Right/roadway

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38 The "Vehicle Reference" in a forward movement is the _____ bumper. A. Rear B. Front C. Front and rear

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B. Front

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39 The "Vehicle Reference" for a backing maneuver is the _____ tires. A. Rear B. Front C. Front and rear

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B. Front

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40 The CHP-295 form is the ________________ for a Special __________ Certificate. A. Request/medical B. Application/Driver C. Form/Driver

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B. Application/Driver

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41 The DL-45 is the: A. Medical form B. DMV printout C. School Bus Certificate

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C. School Bus Certificate

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42 The DL-51A is the: A. School Bus Certificate B. FAA form C. Medical certificate

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C. Medical certificate

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43 The CHP-292 form is the: A. Application B. Vehicle Inspection Approval Certificate C. Vehicle Condition Report

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B. Vehicle Inspection Approval Certificate

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44 The DL-51 is the: A. School Bus Certificate B. Medical form C. Medical certificate

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B. Medical form

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45 The 10-year driving record from the DMV is called: A. K-4 B. H-6 C. K-3

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B. H-6

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46 A school bus driver shall lose their certificate for not less than _____ years for DUI conviction. A. 10 B. 3 C. 5

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B. 3

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47 Interior lighting is required to be used when: A. Students are misbehaving B. All the time C. Students are entering or exiting the bus in the dark

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C. Students are entering or exiting the bus in the dark

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48 When should you use your horn? A. For safety B. Only when backing C. At your own discretion D. To alert police

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C. At your own discretion

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49 Medical forms accepted by DMV are: A. FHA B. DL-51 C. FAA D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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50 Hazardous materials allowed to be carried on a bus are: A. Oxygen medically prescribed and in the possession of a passenger B. Personal use articles in the possession of a passenger C. Up to 500 lbs. of ORM in 100 lb. increments, not of any one class D. All of the Above.

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D. All of the above

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51 An intrastate driver is not allowed to exceed ____ hours in any ____ consecutive days. A. B. 10/ C.

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B.

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52 The first offense of not getting enough in-service hours in a training period, the driver has _____ days to make up those hours after CHP has been notified. A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 A second offense will result in the driver's certificate being _________ by DMV. A. Denied B. Revoked C. Suspended D. Cancelled E. All of the above

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C. 30 . . . . . . . E. All of the above

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53 When does the driver's responsibility for the students begin and end? A. Only when on the bus B. Only when escorting across the road C. From the time they see them on approach to the stop to the time they can no longer see them when leaving the stop.

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C. From the time they see them on approach to the stop to the time they can no longer see them when leaving the stop.

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54 How many units are required in the first aid kit for a 43-passenger bus? A. 16 B. 24 C. 10

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A. 16

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55 When dealing with a hi-jacking situation, which of the following is true? A. The first 15-45 minutes are critical B. Speak only when spoken to C. Remember all that goes on D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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56 Turn the re crossover lights on: A. All all railroad crossings B. At all stops where students load or unload C. Only when traffic is clear and it is safe to do so.

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B. At all stops where students load or unload

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57 If the Vehicle Inspection Approval Certificate (292) is dated 12/24/06, when is it due again? A. 1/24/07 B. 1/24/08 C. 12/24/07

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B. 1/24/08

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58 The proper procedure for use of the amber warning light system is: A. Activate the amber warning light 200' before the school bus stop, where NOT exempted. B. De-activate the amber lights after coming to a complete stop at the bus stop and then activate the red crossover lights. C. Both a and b are correct

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C. Both a and b are correct

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59 The fine to the driver for violating the school bus idling law is $_______. A. $50 B. $150 C. $300

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C. $300

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60 The maximum idling time a a school or within 100' of a school is: A. 5 minutes B. 30 seconds C. 1 minute

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B. 30 seconds

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61 How old must you be to drive a school bus in the state of California? A. 21 B. 18 C. 25

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B. 18

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