CDL Section 10 quiz

What is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of being hit, either by another vehicle or their own bus?

• The area within 10 feet of the bus

• The area within 5 feet of the bus

• The area within 15 feet of the bus

• The area directly behind the bus

What should you always check before operating the school bus to obtain maximum viewing area?

• The tires

• The engine

• Each mirror

• The headlights

How far behind the bus does the blind spot extend, depending on the length and width of the bus?

• 50 to 150 feet

• 100 to 200 feet

• 150 to 250 feet

• 200 to 400 feet

What should the outside left and right side flat mirrors be adjusted to see?

• 200 feet or 4 bus lengths behind the bus

• The front tires touching the ground

• The rear tires touching the ground

• Both A and C

What is the primary purpose of the outside left and right side flat mirrors on a school bus?

• To monitor the traffic behind the bus

• To monitor the left and right sides at a wide angle

• To see the front bumper “danger zone” area

• To accurately reflect the size and distance of objects from the bus

Where are the convex mirrors located on a school bus?

• Above the outside flat mirrors

• Below the outside flat mirrors

• On the front bumpers of the bus

• Inside the bus above the driver

What should the outside left and right side convex mirrors be adjusted to view?

• The entire area in front of the bus from the front bumper at ground level to a point where direct vision is possible

• Only the service door and the front wheel area

• The inside of the bus up to the mirror mounts

• The rear tires of the bus

What is the "danger zone" that the outside left and right side crossover mirrors are designed to help the driver see?

• The area directly behind the bus

• The area to the left side and the right side of the bus, including the service door and front wheel area

• The area inside the bus where students sit

• The area where the bus's exhaust is released

How should the left and right side crossover mirrors be viewed in relation to the convex and flat mirrors?

• In a logical sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the danger zones

• Independently, without considering the convex and flat mirrors

• After checking the rearview mirror

• Before starting the engine of the bus

What is the purpose of the overhead inside rearview mirror in a school bus?

• To monitor traffic following the bus

• To monitor passenger activity inside the bus

• To assist in navigating the bus

• To check the engine performance