10 - School Busses

Define the danger zone.

• The area surrounding the bus where students are most at risk of being hit.
• The area where the bus driver cannot see traffic approaching.
• The area inside the bus where students must remain seated.
• The designated crossing area for students in front of the bus.

How far does the danger zone extend around the bus?

• 10 feet on tjhe left side, and up to 30 feet from the front bumper
• 10 feet on all sides, and up to 30 feet from the front bumper
• 10 feet on all sides, and up to 20 feet from the front bumper
• 10 feet on all sides, and up to 30 feet from the rear bumper

What should you be able to see if the outside flat mirrors are adjusted properly?

• 200 feet or four bus lengths behind the bus, along the sides, and the rear tires touching the ground.
• 150 feet or four bus lengths behind the bus, along the sides, and the rear tires touching the ground.
• The rear bumper and 10 feet on each side of the bus.
• The entire front danger zone, including the area directly in front of the bus.

What should you be able to see if the outside convex mirrors are adjusted properly?

• 200 feet or four bus lengths behind the bus, along the sides, and the rear tires touching the ground.
• 150 feet or four bus lengths behind the bus, along the sides, and the rear tires touching the ground.
• The rear bumper and 10 feet on each side of the bus.
• The entire front danger zone, including the area directly in front of the bus.

What should you be able to see if the crossover mirrors are adjusted properly?

• 200 feet or four bus lengths behind the bus, along the sides, and the rear tires touching the ground.
• 150 feet or four bus lengths behind the bus, along the sides, and the rear tires touching the ground.
• The rear bumper and 10 feet on each side of the bus.
• The entire front danger zone, including the area directly in front of the bus.

You are loading students along the route. When should you activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights?

• 50 to 100 feet before the stop.
• 100 to 300 feet before the stop.
• Only after the bus has come to a complete stop.
• As soon as you leave the previous stop.

You are unloading students along your route. Where should students walk to after exiting the bus?

• At least 5 feet away from the bus before crossing.
• At least 10 feet away from the bus before crossing.
• Directly in front of the bus without stopping.
• To the sidewalk without looking back.

After unloading at school, why should you walk through the bus?

• To ensure all students have exited and no belongings are left behind.
• To check if the seats are properly aligned.
• To clean up trash before returning to the bus yard.
• To count the number of students that got off the bus.

What position should students be in front of the bus before they cross the roadway?

• At least 5 feet away from the front of the bus.
• At least 10 feet ahead of the bus and visible to the driver.
• Standing at the door waiting for the signal.
• At the back of the bus until the driver waves them forward.

Under what conditions must you evacuate the bus?

• When there is an immediate danger to students, such as fire or hazardous material spills.
• If the bus has a flat tire and will be delayed more than 30 minutes.
• If the bus stops at a railroad crossing.
• When students are misbehaving and refusing to sit down.