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WorksheetsSchool Bus Driver’s Study Guide- Fast Facts
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 45mins
You must be ____ old to be a bus driver (interstate)
18 years
21 years
25 years
Original candidate must have ____ training (20/20)
20 hours
30 hours
40 hours
50 hours
___ approves all courses of study
CHP
CEM
CDE
DMV
___ is responsible for the certification and denial process
DMV
CDE
CHP
USD
___ is responsible for safety of the program
CDE
DMV
USD
CHP
A 16 passenger bus (including the driver is a __
type 1 bus
type 2 bus
type 3 bus
type 4 bus
A bus with more than 16 passengers
type 1 bus
type 2 bus
type 3 bus
type 4 bus
Log books may NOT be carried if...
less than 100 air miles from the home terminal
a record is kept locally
drivers are less than 10 hours
a record is kept on your cell phone
What CDL license is required to drive a school bus?
A class (A) or (B) CDL with a (p) & (s) endorsement & 29 restriction (9-20-5)
A class (A) CDL with a (r) & (s) endorsement & 29 restriction (9-20-5)
A class (B) CDL with a (q) endorsement & 29 restriction (9-20-5)
A class (C) or (D) CDL with a (p) & (s) endorsement & 29 restriction (9-20-5)
Amber lamps on a 8 light system must be turned on ___ prior to loading or unloading students.
100 feet
200 feet
300 feet
400 feet
___ card must be valid throughout the term of the school bus certificate
driver's license
CPR
First Aid
CDE
0.01% - 0.03% BAC will put a bus driver
Out of service for 12 hours
Out of service for 48 hours
Out of service for 72 hours
Out of service for 24 hours
0.04% BAC
is an offense
will put a driver out of service for 24 hours
will get a driver fired from their job
is okay as long as it is not during work hours
When the bus is in motion the door shall be
open
closed
open or closed
___ beverages cannot be transported on a school bus at any time
bottled
open
alcoholic
The speed limit at railroad crossings, when visibility is less than 400 feet in each direction is
10 MPH
15 MPH
20 MPH
25 MPH
Buses traveling in a convoy should remain at least ___ feet between each other
100 feet
200 feet
300 feet
400 feet
___ is when the driver can view the rear tires of the vehicle ahead touching the ground when stopped
ground cushion
cushion
bus cushion
space cushion
An increase in speed causes a …
Decrease in traction
Increase in traction
Decrease in speed
On a downgrade, in an automatic, if the RMP’s exceed recommended- the vehicle might automatically…
down-shift
change gears
up-shift
lock gears
When a driver has received a discretionary denial, suspension, or revocation…
The driver must submit a written request for a hearing within 15 days
The driver must submit a written request for a hearing within 20 days
The driver must submit a written request for a hearing within 25 days
The driver must submit a written request for a hearing within 15 weeks
If a driver obtains a DUI they cannot reapply for their license for
7 years from the date of conviction
3 years from the date of conviction
45 days from the date of conviction
2 years from the date of conviction
If a driver obtains any felony they cannot reapply for their license for
2 years from the date of conviction
3 years from the date of conviction
7 years from the date of conviction
the remainder of their life
If a driver fails a CHP test they cannot reapply for their license for
25 days
30 days
40 days
45 days
What type of animals are allowed to be transported on a bus?
seeing eye dog
signal dog
service dog
school mascot
The horn must be heard at a distance of at least
50 feet
100 feet
150 feet
200 feet
A signal of intention to turn must be given the last
50 feet
100 feet
150 feet
200 feet
Headlamps must be dimmed
300 feet approaching & 500 feet when overtaking (behind them)
200 feet approaching & 300 feet when overtaking (behind them)
500 feet approaching & 300 feet when overtaking (behind them)
500 feet approaching & 200 feet when overtaking (behind them)
School buses must stop 15/50’ before
Crossing a loading zone
Crossing RxR grade
Crossing a bus stop
Crossing a school zone
What is the speed limit for an occupied school bus?
25 MPH
55 MPH
65 MPH
70 MPH
What lanes can a school bus use when they are traveling on a freeway with four or more lanes of travel in the same direction?
The two left lanes
(lanes 3 & 4)
The two right lanes
(lanes 1 & 2)
The two right lanes
(lanes 3 & 4)
The two left lanes
(lanes 1 & 2)
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
15 MPH
20 MPH
25 MPH
30 MPH
What is the speed limit in an alley?
15 MPH
20 MPH
25 MPH
30 MPH
The term SHALL means?
mandatory
discretionary
The term MAY means?
mandatory
discretionary
Pre-K through 8th grade (elementary) the bus driver SHALL escort students across the street using a hand held sign and with the red lights activated
True
False
Redlights SHALL be activated __ to opening the door.
when
after
prior
The school district __ designates all school bus stops.
director of transportation
assistant superintendent
bus drivers
superintendent
The __ regulates school bus stops.
superintendent
director of transportation
the CHP
city mayor
The CHP approves all stops with visibility less than 500 feet with a speed limit greater than…
20 MPH
25 MPH
30 MPH
55 MPH
___ on a bus need only be lighted when loading, unloading or whenever deemed necessary.
interior lights
hazard lights
break lights
fog lights
A student shall not be discharged unless given into the custody of the…
friends parent
parent
someone designated by the parent
school official
In the event of a school bus accident, notify or cause to be notified
the CHP
your spouse
school superintendent
your employer
Who is the only person who can make repairs on a bus?
a local mechanic
the maintenance mechanic
in emergency situations the driver
a chaperone that works as a licensed mechanic
When may a strobe light be used?
When atmospheric conditions drop below 200 feet visibility
When atmospheric conditions drop below 300 feet visibility
When atmospheric conditions drop below 400 feet visibility
When atmospheric conditions drop below 500 feet visibility
What are the 4 mirrors required by all school buses?
left and right flat mirror
vanity mirror
cross view mirror
interior mirror
Emergency exits shall have a warning device that is BOTH
audible and visible
noticeable and visible
in color and noticeable
in braile and visible
Fire extinguishers shall be inspected by the State Fire Marshall every…
6 months
9 months
12 months
start of the school year
One normal brake application is required after engine failure and pedal travel shall not exceed…
30%
40%
50%
60%
First Aid kits (just like hours of service 10-16-24)
1-16 passengers - 10 units
17-42 passengers- 16 units
43+ passengers- 24 units
1-16 passengers - 24 units
17-42 passengers- 16 units
43+ passengers- 10 units
What are the 3 pieces of emergency equipment required on a school bus?
Fire extinguisher
(not less than 8 BC or two 4 BC)
A wheelchair bus shall be equipped with TWO fire extinguisher, not less than 8 BC each
Three green reflector triangles
First Aid kit
Three red reflector triangles
Instructions for emergency loading and unloading evacuation procedures MUST be given…
Each semester and before each field trip
Each day and before each field trip
Each year and before each field trip
before each field trip only
Driving proficiency must demonstrate safe operation of the vehicle __ being used on the road unsupervised. This includes wheelchair ramps and tie downs. NO exceptions
after
while
before
__ __ is prohibited except medically prescribed and personal use articles in the immediate possession of the passenger.
Biological material
Hazardous material
Alcoholic material
Personal material
Vehicle inspections must be performed ____, for each vehicle driven, prior to transporting passengers and shall be turned in at the end of the driver’s tour of duty.
daily
weekly
monthly
yearly
Private school bus carriers MUST comply with all the rules and regulations that pertain to…
public school buses
private school buses
comercial buses
truck drivers
No more than __ pupil(s) shall be seated beside the driver in a type 2 school bus
one
two
three
School districts __ use a public transit system stop upon prior agreement.
may not
may
shall
shall not
When transporting non-students the red lights and the words school bus must be covered. (true or false)
true
false
Pupils transported on a school bus shall be under the authority of…
The team coach
the teacher
the driver
the head of transportation
The driver’s responsibility begins when…
The student first steps on the bus
The driver lets the student on the bus
The driver steps on the bus
The driver can first recognize the student
The circle of safety refers to…
The zone of recognition
the zone of action
the zone of no return
The accident zone
What are the acceptable tire tread depths?
Steering axle (front)- 4/32” (first run tire only)
Steering axle (front)- 2/32” (first run tire only)
Driver axle (rear)- 4/32” (recaps okay)
Driver axle (rear)- 2/32” (recaps okay)
__ tires may not be used on school buses
patched
re-grooved
new
old
At no times shall any restrictions be violated on the Special Certificate or
Vehicle Inspection Certificate
Vehicle Identification Certificate
Vehicle Smog Certificate
On a two lane road, the driver of the bus with __ or more vehicles following shall pull to the right at a safe location to allow the other vehicles to pass.
3
4
5
6
An __ vehicle shall never be operated until all repairs have been made.
unlicensed
unregistered
unsafe
unwashed
Fasteners on a wheelchair shall make contact on at least __ points.
two
three
four
five
Any time the bus is in motion the following are true: mark all that apply
Headlights should be on
The door should be closed
Seatbelt should be on
Cell phones MAY NOT be used “including hands free devices” ie. bluetooth (emergency okay)
student seatbelts should be on
The engine of the bus shall be turned off when:
*minimum fine for noncompliance is $300 (health safety code 39642)
Fueling
at a rail road crossing
Loading/unloading on or adjacent or within 100 feet of a school site
Loading/unloading within 50 feet of a school site
All BTW training shall be given by a…
delegated BTW trainer certified by CHP
state certified instructor
delegated BTW trainer certified by CDE
national certified instructor
The holder of a school bus certificate may drive-
School bus
SPAB
Farm labor vehicle
Youth bus
commercial truck
School bus
SPAB
Farm labor vehicle
Youth bus
GPPV
School bus
truck & trailer
Farm labor vehicle
Youth bus
GPPV
School bus
SPAB
Farm labor vehicle
Youth bus
GCWR
The following are prohibited stops for a bus driver: mark all that apply
A stop 200’ of a railroad crossing or grade
On the right hand side of the highway
On the left hand side of the highway
On the divided highway if students must cross the highway to board or after exiting
The following pertain to training:
Original - 40 hours (20 classroom & 20 BTW)
Renewal- must have 10 hours each training period & final training period- 10 hours must be classroom
Must be documented on a State of California T-02
Must be documented on a State of California T-01
The following pertain to a school bus driver’s medical certificate:
DL51-the long form-FAA, DOT, forms are accepted
DL-51a- green card must be in your possession while driving
The certificate is good for 2 years unless you are 65
At age 65 must have an exam completed in the same month as birthday, then yearly after
At age 65 a medical certificate can no longer be obtained
The Vehicle Inspection Approval Certificate or 292 is good for __- passenger capacity cannot be exceeded
11 months
12 months
13 months
24 months
The following pertains to Certificates: mark all that apply
Temporary is issued by CHP and is good for 150 days
Temporary is issued by CHP and is good for 180 days
Permanent is issued by DMV and is good for 3 years
Permanent is issued by DMV and is good for 5 years
Every air brake system shall be equipped with…
an power gauge
an air gauge
an pressure gauge
an light gauge
The following applies to the Air Brake- dual air system: mark all that apply
Static test - 2 PSI loss in one minute
Applied test - 3 PSI loss in one minute
Applied test - 4 PSI loss in one minute
Air governor - cut in 85 PSI, cut out 130 PSI
What are the exceptions to driving hours?
* normal hours are: drive 10 hours, duty 16 hours, & off duty 8 in any 24 hour period
Adverse weather conditions - allow driver additional 3 hours
Emergency conditions - allow driver additional 5 hours
Adverse weather conditions - allow driver additional 2 hours
Emergency conditions - no limit IF run could have been completed absent the emergency
