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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:

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three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit.

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A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped, the alternately flashing red lights indicator and the strobe light indicator, if equipped.

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True

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School bus drivers must also check the following external lights and reflectors:

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strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if equipped; alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped; alternately flashing red lights (all of correct)

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If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to the left front window of the school bus.

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False

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Check that the entry door is not damaged and:

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operated smoothly and close securely from the inside.

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Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during a pre-trip inspection?

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Yes

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On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry should be checked for:

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Door operation, hand rails, entry step condition and handicap lift if equipped.

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

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Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Left must be fully retracted and latched.

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Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate smoothly and close securely from the outside.

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False

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Check all emergency exits and show that:

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They are not damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside and the warning devices are working.

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During the pre-trip inspection you should check for broken seat frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor.

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True

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Should you check passenger exit mirrors?

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Yes

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During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus a check should be made to see that:

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The vehicle is sitting level (front and rear) and it air-equipped, check for audible air leeks from the suspension system.

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A compartment check includes:

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Checking that baggage and all other exterior compartment doors are not damaged, operate properly and latch securely.

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A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure, connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

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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.

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You should activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights:

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100 to 300 feet before the school bus stop

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The battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion; and the battery box and cover or door should bot be damaged and should be secure.

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True

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

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The bus driver.

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It is vital to properly adjust and use all mirrors for safe operations of the school bus:

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

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

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400

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The percentage of parents in which the school bus driver is the only person for whom the parents have contact with out of the entire school system can be as high as:

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85%

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

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Stopping to unload students.

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The safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus is:

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Pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up and tell the students what behavior is expected of them.

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Immediately after stopping you should:

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Tell the students to stand back until you are ready for them to load.

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Which is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

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The bus is stalled on the railroad tracks but there is no train in sight.

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The danger zone is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of being struck, which of these statements is true about the danger zone:

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(All of them): The danger zones may extend as much as 30 feet from the front bumper with the first 10 feet being the most dangerous; The danger zones may extend 10 feet from the left and right sides of the bus, in addition, the area to the let of the bus is always considered dangerous because of passing cars; The danger zones may extend 10 feet from the rear of the bus.

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What would you do if you cannot account for all of the students you have picked up on your school route?

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Secure the bus, take the key, step outside the bus to check around underneath the bus.

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

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15 feet

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If a child misses his designated unload site/bus stop and continues riding the bus you should:

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Radio the dispatcher for direction and follow local procedure.

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

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For safety as required by Federal, State and local laws.

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

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

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The most dangerous time during the school bus trip is:

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When students are loading and unloading.

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Anti-lock brakes:

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Keep your tires from locking-off during hard brake application.

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

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200 feet behind the bus or 4 bus lengths behind the bus, along the sides of the bus, the rear tires touching ground.

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

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

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What color are all school buses painted?

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National school bus yellow

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

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Annually

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If your school bus stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing you should:

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Evacuate the bus and move students away from the tracks on the angle toward the oncoming train.

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If a student must cross the street when they get off the bus which of these statements is true?

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Bus driver should make eye contact with the student and the student should wait for the driver's signal that it is safe to proceed.

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A school bus must have at a minimum how many emergency exits?

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4

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The outside left and right CONVEX mirrors should be adjusted so you can see:

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

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When you conduct a post-trip inspection:

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You should walk both through and around the bus.

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

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The length of the bus plus 15 feet.

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What is a passive railroad crossing?

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A railroad crossing that does not have any type of traffic control device.

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Which of the following is recommended procedure when unloading students?

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Tell the students to remain seated until they are told to exit.

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You should position the OUTSIDE RIGHT AND LEFT CONVEX MIRRORS to see:

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The entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, the front of the rear tires touching the ground, at least one traffic lane on either side of the bus.

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Check that the entry door is not damaged and:

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Operates smoothly and closes securely from inside.

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The last step you should perform before picking up students at a bus stop is:

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Make a final check to confirm all traffic stops before opening the bus door and signaling students to approach.

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At a railroad crossing the bus is required to stop at the stop line or if there is no clearly marked stop line what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

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No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail, where you have the best view of the tracks.

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The OVERHEAD INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR should be positioned so that you can see:

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The top of the rear window in the top of the mirror, all of the students, including the heads of the students right behind you.

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The OUTSIDE LEFT AND RIGHT CROSSOVER MIRRORS should be adjusted so that you can see:

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(All are correct) The area from the front of the bus and the service door; The right and left front tires touching the ground; The entire area in front of the bus from the front bumper at ground level to a point where direct vision is possible, direct vision and mirror view vision should overlap.

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As a general rule, student safety and control is best maintained by keeping students on the bus during an emergency and/or impending crisis situation, however, the bus driver must evacuate the bus during mandatory evacuation situations. Which of the following would qualify as mandatory evacuation situations?

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(All are correct): The bus is on fire or there is a threat of fire; The bus is stalled on or adjacent to a railroad highway crossing; There is an imminent danger of a collision; There is a need to quickly evacuate because of a hazardous materials spill; The position of the bus may change and increase danger.

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

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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 before retrieving the object.

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

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Stop, Look and Listen

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When approaching a school bus stop you should activate alternating flashing amber warning lights at least ___________ feet before the bus stop:

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200

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Which school bus accidents should be reported?

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ALl accidents have to be reported.

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During an evacuation situation, after you determine which type of evacuation is best the next step you must take is:

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Securing the bus

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

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Your bus will have a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel which lights up when you start the engine.

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School buses are required by law to be equipped with __________________ overhead warning lights as a method of controlling traffic at a school bus stop.

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8

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Which two factors contribute to school buses being one of the safest means of transportation?

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Vehicles and drivers

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

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Three burning red flares and a nine-item first-aid kit.

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How should you brake when driving a bus with ABS brakes?

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Apply the brakes as you always have, using only braking force necessary to stop safely and stay in control.

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When unloading students, how should you tell the students to exit the bus?

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Walk at least 10 feet away from the bus to position where the driver can plainly see all students.

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

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Drive and brake as you normally would because you still have regular brakes but get the system serviced soon.

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You must pass the following written tests in order to be a school bus driver:

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CDL General Knowledge, Passenger Endorsement, and School Bus Endorsement.

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You should do which of the following when driving a school bus in high wind conditions?

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(All are correct) Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts; Slow down to lessen the effect of the wind, or pull off the roadway and wait; Contact your dispatcher to get more information on how to proceed.

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The OVERHEAD INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR is mounted directly above the windshield on the driver's side area of the bus and is used to monitor:

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Passenger activity inside the bus.

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At bus stops where more than one student is unloading which procedure is most likely to prevent an unloading obstacle?

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The driver counts the number of students while unloading to confirm the location of all students before pulling away from stop.

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Why are loading and unloading procedures so critical?

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More students are killed while getting on or off a school bus each year than are killed as passengers inside of a school bus.

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All mirrors should be viewed in what manner?

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In a logical sequence to ensure that a child, object, or traffic are not in any of the danger zones.

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When handling an unruly student NEXT step after securing the bus and taking the ignition key with you if you leave your seat is:

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Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender in a courteous manner with a firm voice reminding him of expected behavior, showing him that you mean business. If a change of seating is needed, request that the offender move to a seat near you.

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You should activate your hazard lights approximately _____ feet before the railroad crossing making sure that your intentions are known.

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200

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During loading and unloading of students you should check your mirrors:

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Continuously

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

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Drive through it even if it means you will brake the gate.

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When exiting a school bus and crossing the street in front of the bus which procedure should students follow before reaching the edge of the roadway:

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(all are correct) Walk approximately 10 feet away from the side of the school bus to a position where you can see them; Walk to a location at least 10 feet in front of the right corner of the bumper, but still remaining away from the front of the school bus; Stop at the right edge of the roadway, you should be able to see the student's feet.

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What is proper procedure for backing a school bus if no lookout is available?

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Set the parking brake. Turn off the motor and take the keys with you. Walk to the rear of the bus and determine whether the way is clear.

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A school bus can have up to a ________ tail swing.

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3 foot

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Which of these statements about OUTSIDE RIGHT AND LEFT FLAT MIRRORS are true?

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(all are correct) These mirrors are mounted at the left and right front corners of the bus at the side or front of the windshield; They are used to monitor traffic, check clearances and students on the sides and to the rear of the bus; There is a blind spot immediately below and in front of each mirror and directly in back of the rear bumper which extends 50-150 feet and may extend up to 400 feet.

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If you believe a railroad crossing signal is malfunctioning what should you do?

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Call your dispatcher to report the situation and ask for instructions on how to respond.

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Which of these statements is true about backing a school bus?

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(all are correct) Backing a school bus is strongly discouraged and should only be performed if you have no other safe way to move the vehicle; You should never back a school bus when students are outside the bus; Backing is dangerous and increases the risk of collision.

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Which of these statements is true about ABS?

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(all are correct) ABS only comes into play when a wheel would normally have locked up because of overbraking; ABS will help maintain vehicle control, but not always shorten stopping distance; ABS will not prevent power or turning skids- ABS should prevent brake-induced skids but not those caused by spinning the drive wheels or going too fast in a turn.

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OUTSIDE LEFT AND RIGHT CONVEX MIRRORS provide a view of:

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Traffic, clearances, and students at the side of the bus; but do not accurately reflect their size or distance from the bus.

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?

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10

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?

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100-300

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?

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Articles left on the bus, sleeping students, open windows and doors, mechanical/operational problems with special attention to items unique to school buses, and damage or vandalism.

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No se

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No esta

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?

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The front bumper "danger zone", the "danger zone" to the left and right side of the bus including the service door and the front wheel area.

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You should deal with on-bus problems such as unruly students while stopped to load or unload?

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False. Loading and unloading requires all your concentration. Don't take your eyes off of what is happening outside the bus. Wait until the students unloading are safely off the bus and have moved away.

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At a multiple-track railroad crossing you should stop:

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Only before the first set of tracks.

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When stopping at the railroad crossing you should:

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Place the transmission in Park, turn off all radios and silence all passengers, open the service door and driver's window. Look and listen for an approaching train.

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How far should you stop from the draw of a drawbridge that has no signal light or control attendant?

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50 feet

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How can you tell when you have a tire blow out?

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Sound, vibration and feel

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How far can you see with you high beams on?

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350 to 500 feet

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How far can you see with you low beams on?

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250 feet

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What is the area between you and other cars on the road?

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Space cushion

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What is the distance it takes to stop once the brakes are applied?

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The braking distance

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What is the distance traveled when you brain tells you foot to move from the accelerator and is actually applying the brake?

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Reaction time

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Why a driver reacts to certain driving conditions based on habits or past experiences?

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Conditional Response

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When are you required to pull over and allow other vehicles to pass?

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5 or more

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What are the two factors that can prevent a driver and vehicle from becoming involved in a collision?

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Reaction time and braking distance

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What is the ability to understand and become aware of something that is going to happen or is happening?

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Perception

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What is the reaction time from the time a problem is seen to the time the brakes are applied?

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3/4 three quarters of a second

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What are the zones of a safety circle?

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Zone of recognition, action and accident.

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What is the proper hand placement on the steering wheel of a bus?

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9 o'clock and 3 o'clock on opposite side of the steering wheel.

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What fluids do you check prior to starting the bus?

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Oil, transmission, power steering and water.

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What holds the drive-shaft in place it it breaks?

answer

Drive-shaft Guard

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What do you hear when you check the ABS system?

answer

8 pops

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What tires can only be used on the rear axle of a school bus?

answer

recaps or retreads

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What is the check for unusual items dangling under the bus or excessive fluid leaks?

answer

The approach

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How much air pressure can you lose on the applied pressure test?

answer

3 PSI

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How much air can you lose on the static test?

answer

2 PSI

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What is the distance your vehicle moves from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain knows it?

answer

Perception Distance

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At what psi must the low air warning devices activate in the basic air brake system?

answer

55-75 psi

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What are the governor cut in and cut out pressures?

answer

85 and 130 psi

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When does the low air pressure warning devices in the DAS brake system activate by?

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60 psi

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What tires should not be used on a school bus?

answer

Exposed or damaged cords

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The wet tank is the first of three air reservoirs (tanks) in the school bus.

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True

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What do you check your tires for?

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Abrasions, Bulges and Cuts

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What are used for ventilation and as emergency exits?

answer

Roof Hatches

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Which gauge should you watch as you start your bus?

answer

Oil Gauge

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What is the name of the device that removes moisture and contaminates from the air system?

answer

Air dryer

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When does the safety valve release pressure?

answer

150 psi

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How much air pressure can you lose in the initial application during the brake test?

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10%

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When should a driver not operate a school bus?

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Fatigue, Illness, or any other cause. You should not take medications and operate a school bus.

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What is required of the bus driver before departing with their group on a field trip?

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Safety Speech

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When can a driver on an activity trip discontinue operation?

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Reduced visibility

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How soon can you restart your bus prior to departing from a school location?

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30 seconds

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What are the addition hours that a driver can be permitted to drive after encountering adverse weather conditions?

answer

Not more than two hours

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How many hours can you drive within a work period and when you must stop working?

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10 and 16

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When can the interior lights of a school bus be turned on?

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Whenever deemed neccessary

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When do the students become the driver's responsibility?

answer

As soon as you can recognize them.

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Which passenger stops are prohibited for a school bus?

answer

Left hand side of any highway and multiple lane highways where pupils must cross.

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School us stops are prohibited from being located how close to a railroad crossing?

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200 feet

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What should you use to escort pupils across the roadway?

answer

a hand held stop sign

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When shall the DMV revoke, suspend a school bus certificate?

answer

If a driver is convicted of any sex offense

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Prior to driving, what are some of the items you should check the interior of the bus for?

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(all are correct) Students or other passengers; trash or clothing; school books and student belongings.

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You must stop at least 25 feet from the draw of a draw bridge.

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False

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You do not have to stop at drawbridges if there is an attendant on duty.

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False

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Yo do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe at drawbridges when there is a traffic light showing green or there is a traffic attendant/officer that controls traffic

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True

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