official chp school bus study guide – Flashcards
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Adoption of rules and regulations regarding the safe operation of school buses is the responsibility of?
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Chp
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What agency is responsible for ensuring that driver applicants and holders of a drivers certificate maintain eligibility requirements ?
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Dmv
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what agency is responsible for approving all courses of study and training for SPAB,school bus,farm labor vehicles and transit bus driver?
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CDE
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what agency is responsible for inspecting and certifying school buses?
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CHP
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what agency is responsible for issuing the temporary school bus certificate?
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CHP
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what agency is responsible for issuing the permanent driver certificate ?
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DMV
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what agency investigates school bus accidents?
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CHP
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a school bus driver must have their driver license of appropriate endorsements,current medical card, and school bus certificate, True or False?
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True
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a driver may work a maximum of __ and drive a maximum of __in a work period
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16 / 10
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A school bus driver may discontinue operation of a school bus during a field trip due to:
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Reduced visibility
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school bus drivers may drive an additional ___ hours under adverse or emergency conditions
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2
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a driver shall not drive when his/her ability to operate a vehicle safely is adversely affected by?
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fatigue,illness, or any cause
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air governor cut in is no less than ___ psi
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85
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air governor cut out is no more than __ psi
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130
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static air loss test,checks for air loss in the tanks,lines and canisters,and cant be no more than ___ psi in __ min
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2 psi / 1 minute
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applied air loss test you can not lose more than ___ psi in ___ minute
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3 psi / 1 minute
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low air warning device shall activate no lower than __ psi for a dual air system
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60 psi
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a school bus driver shall not transport hazardous materials except when?
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personal use or oxygen medically prescribed for and in the immediate possession of a passenger and in a container designed for personal use
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school buses may transport what animals?
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only seeing eye,guide and service dog
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a bus that is rated for 84 passengers may transport 85 passengers if?
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never
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standing passengers are prohibited on a school bus except?
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person testing,trainer,mechanic, or sale representative
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doors of a school bus shall be closed:
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while the vehicle is in motion whether or not passengers are on board.
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dismissal of a driver for cause related to pupil transportation is cause for the dmv to ___ their certificate
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revoke,suspend, or deny
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a school bus driver within the same month of reaching age __ and each 12th month thereafter shall undergo a medical certificate
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65
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what rule does not apply to a school bus in a railroad crossing?
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a driver does not have to stop when following in a convoy of school buses when the first bus stops
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the driver of a school bus shall not drive more than how many hours?
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10 hours
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at an uncontrolled intersection where the driver cannot see at least 100 ft in each direction, the maximum speed is allowed is?
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15 mph
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on a two-way highway the driver of a slow moving school bus climbing a grade must use what?
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a turnout when there are five or more vehicles following
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the speed limit in a school zone,with students present during school hours is:
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25 mph
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Drivers who work more than one job are required to report the additional on-duty time:
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when reporting to work for a motor carrier
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the driver of a school bus shall use the horn to:
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ensure safe operation
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if a school bus becomes disabled on a two-way highway,within 500 ft from a curve or crest of a hill,the driver shall place three emergency reflectors at:
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no less than 100, nomore than 500 ft from the bus
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repairs to a school bus shall not be made by the driver unless the driver;
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is the mechanic having responsibility for maintenance on the bus
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when a school bus driver is stopped at a stop sign waiting to cross a multi-lane through highway , the driver shall :
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proceed when no approaching vehicle is close enough to constitute a hazard
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visual lead time may ___ for higher speed driving
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increase
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the __ has the authority to discontinue school bus operations during a field trip due to reduced visibility
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Bus driver
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students on a school activity trip shall receive safety instructions related to emergency exits due when?
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prior to departure
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a 50 passenger school bus first aid kit is required to have ___ units
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24
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Type 1 and 2 school buses need not to be equipped with a/an
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left and right convex mirrors
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on all school buses, except type 2 buses manufactured prior to july 1,1970, every emergency door and the floor level door located to the rear of the drivers seat shall have a/an ___ warning device
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audible and visible
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a wheelchair school bus must be equipped with 2 fire extinguishers with:
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no less than an 8 B:C rating
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A 26 passenger school bus first aid kit is required to have __ units
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16
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when a pupil is aboard a school bus,the driver __ not leave the drivers compartment without first securing the vehicle
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shall
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all courses of study and training activities required for a school bus driver certificate must be approved by;
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California department of education
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a type 1 school bus?
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designed for carrying more than 16 passengers and the driver
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a driver shall stop to receive or discharge pupils only at a stop designated by the :
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school district superintendent
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if a drivers certificate has been lost,the driver may drive a school bus transporting children with a :
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replacement certificate in their possession due by CHP or DMV
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a school bus inspection approval certificate (CHP 292) with an inspection date of 12-25-98 will expire when?
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1-25-2000
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all behind the wheel training shall be given by a :
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chp school bus safety officer,delegated behind the wheel trainer
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a driver who has missed requirement training in any training period will be allowed to make up that training within 30 days of notification. A second occurrence can result in ___ of the certificate.
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the cancellation
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in the event of an accident or emergency, a driver shall not leave the immediate vicinity of the bus to seek aid unless:
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no pupil is aboard to send summon help
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the hijacking of a school bus could be dangerous situation for the hostages. the driver should:
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not speak unless spoken to,observe carefully everything that occurs, remembers that the first 15 -45 may be the most dangerous
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the basic principle of defensive driving is that each driver will drive:
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the speed limit at all times, with an adequate margin of safety
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the drivers supervision concerning pupils safety starts and stops at the point:
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where the driver can recognize a pupil as the bus approaches or leaves the stop
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two factors which will help a school driver avoid getting into a school bus accident are reaction time and :
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stopping distance
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school bus drivers shall not transport, or knowingly permit passengers to carry, any hazardous materials aboard a school bus except:
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medically prescribed oxygen
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a school bus driver must obtain an annual physical examination upon reaching the age of:
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65
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in order to maintain a valid school bus certificate school bus drivers who have had the CHP first aid test waived, must possess a first aid card valid for :
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the term of the school bus certificate
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to operate a school bus transporting one or more pupils, a driver must posses a valid commercial driver license endorsed for passenger transporting and:
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Hold a california special driver certificate , DL-45
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Before operating a school bus unsupervised, the driver must demonstrate the ability to:
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safely operate the vehicle
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all school bus drivers, on a red light cross-over stop, shall escort across the highway all pupils who attend _?
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pre-k or elementary
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the doors of a school bus shall be closed when ___
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the bus is in motion
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the drivers of a school bus has ___ hours to report a vehicle that has failed to stop for the red signals
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24 hours
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drivers renewing a school bus drivers certificate must complete ___ hours of training during 12 months of certificate validity
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10 hours
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the backing of a school bus is permitted :
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only when the movement can be done with reasonable safety
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a school bus transporting school pupils and operated outside a business or residence district shall not follow another school bus any closer than ___ ft.
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300 ft
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school bus drivers may not activate the 4-way hazard lights when _
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on approach to a school bus stop
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a school bus stop shall not be designated within __ ft of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing
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200
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a driver may not drive a school bus after the expiration date on his or her special drivers certificate until?
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until all required testing has been completed and he/she again possesses a valid certificate
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on approach to a school bus stop, the driver shall activate approved amber light warning system, if the bus is equipped, beginning ___ ft before the bus stop.
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200 ft
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a type 1 bus is designated to carry __ and the driver
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more than 16 passengers
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recapped tires on a school bus may be used on:
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the rear axle
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a fire extinguisher in a school bus cannot have a rating of less than ___ B:C
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8
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a 42 passenger school bus first aid kit is required to have ___ units
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16
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strobe lights on a school bus may be activated when adverse weather conditions reduce visibility to ___ ft.
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500
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when driving downhill, the driver should not:
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place the transmission in neutral to achieve target speed
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when stopped, the driver can view the rear tires of the vehicle ahead touching the ground. this is known as the
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space cushion
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each driver traveling down the highway,must ring the vehicle with a circle of safety. this circle consists of the zones of:
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Recognition, Action , and collision (RAC)
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An increase in speed will cause ___ in traction
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a decrease
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each driver shall submit a daily documented report to the employer as to the vehicles condition:
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at the completion of the drivers work or tour duty
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any signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during the ___ ft of travel before turning
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100 ft
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any pupil who is unruly and will not obey the school bus driver shall not be ejected unless the pupil is released to a :
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parent or person designated by the parent or school
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a school bus driver,driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.01% shall be placed out of service for ___ hours
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24
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a school bus driver, with pupils aboard the school bus, must do all of the following prior to moving the school bus except:
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activate the amber light system
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all of the following items are required to be checked by the driver prior to operation except the:
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engine compartment
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During darkness, the driver shall ensure that the interior lighting is sufficient for passengers :
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to enter and exit safely or whenever deemed necessary
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a school bus driver shall not drive after ___ consecutive hours have elapsed since first reporting for duty:
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16
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if adverse weather conditions are encountered and a driver cannot complete a run during the maximum driving time permitted, the driver will be allowed an additional___ hours to reach either the destination or a place of safety:
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2
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if a school bus is disabled during darkness on the right shoulders but within 10 ft of the road of a divided highway, the driver shall place the emergency reflectors:
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10 ft, 100 ft, and 200 ft to the rear
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it is unlawful to operate a school bus in an unsafe condition unless directed to do so by :
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nobody
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a type 2 school bus is designed to carry ___ and the driver
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nomore than 16 passengers
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a school bus transporting pupils, operating on a freeway with 4 or more lanes in the direction of travel may travel in:
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the two right lanes
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the driver of a school bus shall not make any repairs to the bus or its equipment except:
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for necessary emergency repairs on the road
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animals may be carried aboard a school bus if they are :
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guide,service, or signal dog
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a school bus driver with a blood alcohol concentration of ___ shall be removed from duty immediately for ___ hours
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.01% and 24 hours
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the maximum speed limit allowed for a school bus transporting pupils is __ mph
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55
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after driving 10 hours in a 16 hour period, the driver of a school bus must have ___ hours off work before reporting for duty.
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8 hours
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During inclement weather, accidents usually happen because the driver fails to adjust ___ to ___
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driving skill to road condition
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In dealing with a pupil on a school bus, the driver should:
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never hold a grudge , lose his temper, or avoid a show down ( all of the above)
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the key elements of defensive driving are to:
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act in time to prevent collision, identify potential accident producing situations early, know the proper defensive driving action to take for each situation
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a school bus driver may renew his/her special driver certificate __ months before the expiration date.
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6 months
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school bus drivers who are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol or a combination, shall lose their certificate for __ years
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3 years
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the inspection certificate issued by the california highway patrol and displayed in the school bus is valid for __ months
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13
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smoking is prohibited on a school bus:
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when a pupil is on board
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the headlamps on a school bus must be on:
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at all times during day and night
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which of the following statements is false:
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alcoholic beverages may be carried on a school bus only when there are no pupils aboard.
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when transporting non-students in a school bus, the :
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bus is now a spab , crossover lights must be covered
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drivers who miss required training hours due to illness or lack of employment have ___ days to make up the missed training after returning back to work.
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30 days
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tires on a school bus shall not be used if they have:
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exposed cord, bumps and bulges, and unrepaired fabric breaks
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motor carriers shall require each driver to demonstrate that he/she is capable of safely operating equipment on the highway unsupervised. this is known as :
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driver proficiency
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the driver may discontinue operation of a school bus during a school activity trip due to :
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reduced visibility
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prior to a school activity trip,pupils shall receive safety instructions which include the location of:
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emergency exits
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the dmv may deny , suspend, or revoke a school bus driver certificate for any of the following except:
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the term of the medical certificate has expired
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the minimum depth thread for tires on the rear axle of a school bus shall be atleast __ of an inch in all major grooves
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2/32
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school buses are required to be equipped with mirrors on both the right and left sides to allow a view of the highway for a distance of atleast ___ ft to the rear of the bus
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200 ft
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of the following emergency equipment choices, which is required aboard a school bus?
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first aid kit
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a 16 passenger school bus, the first aid kid is required to have __ units.
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10
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when parked in a school zone you cannot leave a school bus idling for more than__. The fine for doing so is $___ dollars.
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30 seconds / $300
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a type 2 school bus is designated to carry __ and the driver:
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nomore than 16 passengers, or manufactured on or after april 1 , 1977, having a manufactured gross vehicle weight of not more 10,000 pounds and designed to carry nomore than 20 pasengers and the driver
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when can you use recapped tires on a school bus?
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rear tires
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when can you use regrooved tires on a school bus?
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never
