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WorksheetsCDL Passenger & School Bus 1
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
You must stop your bus between:
15 to 50 feet before a railroad crossing
5 to 10 feet before a railroad crossing
20 to 25 feet before a railroad crossing
No answers are correct
You need to evacuate your bus in an emergency, passengers should be directed to a safe place no less than _____ feet from the bus.
75
100
150
Off tracking of the rear wheels is affected by:
Faster speed on turns and curves
Sharper turns and curves
Greater distance between the front and rear wheels
All answers are correct
Your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:
By another bus with its 4-way flashers on
By a tow truck with a GVWR of at least 27,000 pounds
If the distance is less than 1 mile
If getting off the bus would be riskier for the riders
When driving at more than 40 mph, what is the safe minimum following distance for ideal daytime conditions?
One second for every 10 feet of vehicle length rounded upward
One second for every 10 feet of vehicle length rounded upward plus one second
Four seconds
If you have riders aboard, you must never fuel your bus:
With a higher grade of fuel
In a closed building
Without a static chain
With any of the windows open
Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:
Behind the seats
On the seats
In the aisle
Driver’s seat should be adjusted:
Only when the bus is at a stop
Only when the bus is moving at 30 MPH or less
Whenever the driver finds it necessary while driving
Buses may have recapped or re-grooved tires:
On any or all the wheels
Only when the average speed will be less than 40 MPH
Only on the outside wheel of dual wheels
Anywhere except on the front wheels
When you are not sure who has the right of way, the safest course of action is to:
Let the vehicle on the right have the right of way
Let whoever got there first have the right of way
Let the other driver have the right of way
Commercial bus drivers must have a CDL if:
They drive a vehicle that is designed to carry more than nine passengers
They drive a vehicle that has a gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds
They drive a vehicle that is designed to carry more than sixteen passengers including the driver
The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:
To replace the parking brake
To replace the rear door emergency buzzer
As a safety feature when the exit door is open
All answers are correct
According to federal regulations, the minimum depth required for tire tread on steering axle tires is _____ of an inch.
2/32
4/32
6/32
Which of these forms of signaling is not recommended?
Signaling to others that it is safe to pass your bus
Using four-way flashers to warn of danger ahead
Signaling to others that you will change lanes
All the previous answers are proper to use
The standee line is:
A two-inch line on the floor to the rear of the driver's seat
There is no such thing on a bus
A two-inch line dividing the aisle in half
All the following should be in good working order before driving. Which item must be in good working order before the bus can leave?
Destination sign
Service brakes
Rest room service
At the end of each shift you should:
Inspect your bus
Report any defects
Take all your personal belongings
All answers are correct
Before you start to drive, you must inspect all of the following EXCEPT
the steering mechanism.
the AM/FM radio.
the parking brake.
the windshield wipers.
The traffic light on a drawbridge is green. You should
cross as fast as possible.
slow down and make sure it's safe to proceed.
stop at least 100 feet before the draw of the bridge.
stop and wait for the attendant's instructions.
If you are performing your vehicle inspection test on a coach or transit bus, you will have to inspect the baggage compartments and make sure that the baggage compartment doors ________ securely.
open
lift
close
latch
Bus accidents often happen
in parking lots.
on roundabouts.
on highways.
at intersections.
When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?
50
20
15
25
When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?
Before and after signaling the change
Right after starting the lane change
After completing the lane change
All of the above
When transporting passengers on charter or intercity buses, you should explain passenger comfort and safety rules
if a passenger asks about them.
before the trip.
if a violation occurs.
while on the road.
Which of the following statements are true?
You can tow a disabled bus with passengers aboard only to the nearest safe spot to let them off.
You can tow a disabled bus with riders aboard only if it's dangerous for riders to get off.
Both of the above are true.
Neither of the above is true.
What do the red flashing lights on an eight-light system bus signify to other drivers?
The school bus is stopped for a red light
The school bus is stopped for a train crossing
The school bus is stopped because it is broken down
The school bus is stopped to pick up or discharge pupils
While looking through the interior flat mirror the driver should have a clear view of?
Approaching traffic
All the students on board
Open windows
How far prior to a bus pick up location must the amber warning lights be turned on?
400 feet
200 feet
300 feet
300 yards
If an unruly student is threatening the safety of others how should you handle the situation?
Move student to set closer to you
Remove student from the bus immediately
Pull bus to the side of the road and firmly explain the rules and regulations to the unruly student
The school buses stop arm is to only be operated with the:
Yellow warning and red warning lights
Yellow warning lights
Red warning lights
Whenever the driver wants to stop traffic
If a bus is being operated on a divided highway or a highway with four lanes or more which of the following describes the procedures for pick up and discharge of students?
The students can only be picked up or dropped off on the resident side of the road
The students can be dropped off or picked up on either side of the highway
The students must be picked up and dropped off in the center of the road
No answers are correct
When leaving a freeway, you should begin to slow down?
100 feet in advance
300 feet in advance
500 feet in advance
When is it required to stop a bus, look, listen, open the driver's side window and service door?
Whenever the bus is stopped to pick up students
Whenever the bus is stopped to discharge students
Whenever it is extremely hot outside
Whenever the bus is stopped at a railroad crossing
In flat mirrors you should see?
Full side of the bus and rear of bus
200 feet behind
Pedestrians on the side walk on both sides of the bus
During your pre-trip vehicle inspection test, make sure that
the emergency exits are undamaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside.
the emergency exit warning devices (if so equipped) are working.
both of the above are true.
Which of the following statements is true about students who must cross in front of the bus after exiting it?
The driver should make a U-turn, so those students won't have to cross in front of the bus after exiting it.
When the driver signals that it is safe to proceed, the students should cross the street while remaining in the driver's view.
When the driver signals that it is safe to proceed, the students should run across the street to reduce their exposure to danger.
A passive railroad crossing
doesn't have a crossbuck sign.
doesn't have any type of traffic control device.
is a railroad crossing at which you don't have to stop.
As part of your vehicle inspection test, you will have to check _________ to be sure that it is undamaged, operating smoothly, and able to be closed securely from the inside.
the fuel tank
an emergency exit
the battery box
Properly adjusted, the outside left and right side convex mirrors will let you see
at least one traffic lane on either side of the bus.
the front of the rear tires touching the ground.
both of the above.
You can change the location of a school bus stop
if there is a better location nearby.
only with the written approval of the school district.
only if all the passengers agree to the change.
When you inspect the battery and battery box during your pre-trip vehicle inspection test, make sure that
the battery is secure, connections are tight with minimal corrosion, and cell caps are present.
the battery box and cover or door are secure.
both of the above are true.
The left and right danger zones extend up to _______ from the left and right sides of the school bus.
10 ft
5 ft
20 ft
When driving a school bus in high winds, you should
tailgate a big truck so it can shield you from the wind.
speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.
keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
The convex, crossover, and flat mirrors should be viewed
in a logical sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the danger zones.
every 4 seconds.
every 10 seconds and more often in heavy traffic.
What is the "golden rule" for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks?
Stop, go, and stop.
Stop, look, and listen.
Stop, look, and turn on the emergency flashers.
