School Bus 8: Special Safety Considerations

Multiple Choice

To react to an unexpected situation, you must first:

• a. assess the hazard it presents.

• b. recognize it as a potential safety hazard.

• c. follow through on your plan.

• d. plan your response to eliminate or minimize the hazard

Multiple Choice

Depending on local policy and state laws, which of the following conditions may require you to use your strobe light?

• a. When weather inhibits visibility

• b. Some policies and laws require the strobe light to be on at all times

• c. Anytime you drive faster than the speed limit

• d. Both A and B

Multiple Choice

What adverse weather condition poses a risk of hydroplaning?

• a. Snow

• b. Ice

• c. Rain

• d. Fog

Multiple Choice

Backing a school bus is always:

• a. encouraged as long as you are an experienced driver.

• b. dangerous and strongly discouraged.

• c. only performed in intersections.

• d. both B and C

Multiple Choice

9. The rear overhang on a large school bus can cause several problems including:

• a. tail swing.

• b. bottoming out.

• c. heavy overhang.

• d. both A and B.