California School Bus Certificate Study Guide – Flashcards
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Permitted Means?
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Allowed
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Prohibited Means?
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Not Allowed
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The minimum allowable depth of the tires on the rear axle of a school bus is ?
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2/32
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School buses in a caravan in a business or residential district shall not follow closer than?
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300 Feet
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The speed limit for school buses transporting pupils shall not exceed?
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55 MPH
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When stopping at a rail road crossing , the driver of a type 1 school bus shall?
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Open the service door.
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When stopping at a rail road crossing , the driver of a type 2 school bus shall?
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Open the Driver's window.
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A type 2 school bus is?
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Designed to carry less than 16 passengers and the Driver.
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A school bus Driver must stop at a railroad crossing when?
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There is at least one passenger or one student on board.
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Name the 3 prohibited school bus stops
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within 200 feet of the nearest rail of any railroad crossing or grade The left hand side of any highway On a divided or multiple-lane highway where pupils must cross the highway to board or after exiting the bus, unless traffic is controlled by a traffic officer or official traffic control signal.
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A school bus stop on the left-hand side of any road is?
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Prohibited.
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A school bus stop on a divided or mufti-lane highway where students need to cross the street, highway, or road is?
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Permitted only when there is an official traffic control signal or traffic officer
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If a student riding a bus hits his head on the window while the bus is making a turn, it is ?
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A school bus accident
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What is the proper reflector triangle placement for a school bus this is disabled on a hill, curve or other obstruction where there is not a clear view of 500 feet on both directions?
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100-500 feet in the direction of the curve, hill, or other obstruction
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A DUI is a _____ disqualification for ___ years
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Mandatory / 3 years
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The DMV ____ deny, suspend, or revoke your certificate if you have been convicted of a reckless driving within the past 3 years
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Shall
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Use, Possession or sale of drugs disqualifies you for ___ years
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2
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When a school bus driver has additional employment this must be reported to ?
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The Motor Carrier
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Conviction of unsafe operation of a motor vehicle is a ___ year disqualification
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3
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What agency adopts the rules and regulations pertaining to school buses?
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CHP
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Who adopts courses of study for school bus drivers and instructors?
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CDE California Department of Education
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Who designates school bus stops?
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School District Superintendent
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Who approves certain school bus stops?
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CHP
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When going on a field or activity trip, thew driver shall give emergency evacuation instructions?
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Prior to departure
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If there are 4 or more lanes of travel in your directions, in what two lanes can a school bus with pupils aboard travel?
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The 2 right lanes
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Name the 4 required mirrors on a school bus in Ca.
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Right Flat, interior flat, cross-view, and left flat
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If a school bus driver encounters adverce driving conditions, how many hours past the 10-hour limit may the driver continue driving
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2
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IF a school bus driver encounters a traffic accident, medical emergency or disaster the driver may drive how many hours past the 10-hour limit
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Unlimited
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A type 1 bus is
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designed to carry more then 16 passengers and the driver
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A type 2 bus is
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designed to carry less then 16 passengers and the driver
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If the engine becomes inoperative , the emergency stopping system shall be capable of stopping the vehicle
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At least once
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What grade levels shall be escorted across the street at bus stops
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pre-k,k, and 1-8
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When escorting students across the street, the driver shall use a hand-held stop sign for what grades
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All grade levels
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What agency issues the permanent school bus certificate
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DMV
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What agency issues the temporary school bus certificate
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CHP
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A school bus driver is required to inspect the bus
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Daily, prior to operation
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A school bus bus driver may use 4-way hazards when
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during a backing maneuver, disabled off the roadway but within 10 feet of the roadway, approaching, while stopped and leaving a railroad crossing
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What is meant by the phrase securing your bus
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set the parking brake, place the transmission in neutral or park position, turn off the engine, and take the key.
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The amber warning lights are used
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On approach to the school bus stop
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When a school bus accident accurs, the driver must stop at the scene and notify
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CHP, School District, and Employer
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If you are in a convoy of school buses with pupils and the lead bus exceeds the speed limit of 55 mph, the other buses should
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never exceed the speed limit
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Who is directly responsible for the students while there in your bus
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The Driver
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Who trains and certifies school bus drivers
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CDE California Dept of Education
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What credentials must a school bus driver have in their possession?
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Class A or B drivers licensewith a P and S endorsements, DL-45, DL-51a and a CPR card
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Where do you place your triangles reflectors when disabled on a multi-lane or divided highway
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10 ft, 100 ft, 200 ft
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Where do you place your triangles reflectors when disabled on a 2 way road
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100 ft to the front, 10ft from the rear, and 100ft from the rear
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If a school bus certificate was issued on June 27, 2006 and the drivers next birthday is December 25, 2006, how many training hours must the driver have during that training period?
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5
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If a CHP 292 is dated 12-12-2001 and is valid for 13 months, what is the date it would expire
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01/12/2003
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During the last year that your school bus certificate is valid, you must have __ hours of ___ instruction
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10 / classroom
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If a bus is so equipped, a strobe light may be activated when visibility falls to ___ feet or less
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500 Feet
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If you are required to carry a first aid card as part of your credentials, it must be maintained
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Throughout the length of your special driver's certificate (DL-45)
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First aid cards are valid for
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3 years
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Which form is CHP 295
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The application for the special drivers certificate
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The t-01 training certificate is the property of
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CDE
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If a driver fails to complete the required amount of training hours during a training period, it is cause for DMV to
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Cancel the special certificate
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A school bus driver may renew their special driver certificate
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6 months before it expires or within 12 months after expiration
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If a driver fails to maintain the required amount of training hours during a training period, once CHP has been notified the driver has ___ days to make up the delinquent training hours
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30 days
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The ability to operate the vehicle unsupervised is
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Proficiency
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Home to school operations may be limited when
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Visibility falls to 200 feet or less
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If a driver receives a notice form the DMV that their certificate is going to be denied, suspended, or revoked, that person has __days to request a hearing
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15 days
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If a driver receives a notice form the DMV that their certificate is going to be temprarily denied, suspended, or revoked, that person has __days to request a hearing
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10 days
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A conviction of any sex offense disqualifies a driver from becoming school bus certified for
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FOREVER
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reapplication for the special certificate following a denial, suspension, or revocation may not take place for a period of
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1 year
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A school bus driver shall not be on-duty more than ___ consecutive hours
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16 hours
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A school bus driver shall have __ consecutive hours off duty after ___consecutive hours on-duty
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8 / 16
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Who can make repairs to the school bus
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The mechanic charged with the care of the bus and the Driver in an emergancy
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What types of animals are allowed on a school bus
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Signal, Service, and Guide
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If a driver is involved in a traffic accident or medical emergency, he may not leave the scene to summon help unless
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no pupil on board may be sent
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If a school bus driver has a BAC of___he/she will be placed out of service for _ hours
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.01% / 24 hours
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A commercial driver with a class A or B license cannot drive with a BAC of
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.04%
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A class C driver cannot drive with a BAC of
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.08
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If a driver is fired for a cause relating to pupil transportation safety, this action must be reported ____ within ___days
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DMV / 5 days
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If a licensed school bus driver is hired, the employer must notify___within ___days
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CHP / 10 days
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When you are transporting adults ( not students) to a non-school function on a school bus you must do what to the bus
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Cover the amber and red flashing lights and cover the word school bus
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Who rates and labels fire extinguishers
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Underwriters laboratories
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Who inspects and services fire extinguishers
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The state Fire Marshal
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On a non-wheel chair bus, there can be one fire extinguisher rated no less than __ or two extinguishers each one rate at no less than __
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8BC/ 4BC
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Wheelchair school buses must be equipped with ___fire extinguishers, each one rate at no less than __
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2/8BC
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The fire extinguishers on a wheelchair school bus must be placed
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One in the drivers compartment and the other near the wheelchair lift or emergency door
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A school bus driver must fill out a log book when
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When traveling over 100 miles from the home terminal
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How often does the CHP inspect the school buses
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once a school year
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How long is a CHP 292 form valid
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13 months
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On what form do we find the passenger capacity for a school bus
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CHP 292
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The DL-51 is valid for
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2 years or 12 months if over age 65
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The DL-51a is valid for
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2 years or 12 months if over age 65
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Who owns the T-01 training certificate
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CDE
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When does a school bus driver become responsible for a student at a bus stop
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When the driver can recognize the student (in the line of sight)
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If a school bus certificate was issued on June 27, 2006 and the drivers next birthday is August 27, 2006, how many training hours must the driver have during that training period
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1
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Can a school bus stop be designated at a railroad station or where railroad tracks run parallel to the roadway?
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YES
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What grade levels are required to have emergency evacuation instruction once each year
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pre-k, k and 1-8
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What grade levels are required to have emergency evacuation instruction prior to an activity trip
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all students
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Before proceeding over a railroad crossing, the school bus driver must stop the bus __to__feet from the nearest rail
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15 / 50
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You have a restriction 6 on your special driver certificate which tells us that you must carry a valid first aid card in order to be valid to drive a school bus. You have misplaced that card, but you know that it has not expired. Ca you legally drive a school bus without that first aid card on your person
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NO
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The minimum allowable tread depth on the front axle of a school bus
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4/32
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On a dual air system bus, the governor must cut-in no less than__psi and the governor cut-out must be no more than __psi
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85/130
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The low air warning warning devices on a dual air system must activate by
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60 psi
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A 42 passenger bus requires what size first aid kit?
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16 units
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A 50 passenger bus requires what size first aid kit?
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24 units
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What hazardous materials may be carried on a school bus?
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Firearms carried by a sworn police officer, oxygen medically prescribed and in the possession of the student, and personal use items carried by the passenger
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A school bus driver shall not be on duty more than __hours in __ consecutive days
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80 / 8
