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Question 1 of 139

In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment:

Three red burning flares, safety belts in all seats.
Three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit.
Three flares of any type and isopryl alcohol.

Question 2 of 139

A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped, the alternately flashing red lights indicator and the strobe light indicator, if equipped.

True.
False.

Question 3 of 139

School bus drivers must also check the following external lights and reflectors:

Strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if equipped.
Alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped.
Alternately flashing red lights.
All of these are correct.

Question 4 of 139

If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to the left front window of the school bus.

True.
False.

Question 5 of 139

Check that the entry door is not damaged and:

Operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside.
Operates smoothly and closes securely from the outside.
Operates smoothly and closes securely from a remote location.

Question 6 of 139

Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during a pretrip inspection?

Yes.
No.

Question 7 of 139

On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry should be checked for:

Door operation, hand and foot rails and handicap lift.
Door operation, hand rails, entry step condition and brake condition.
Door operation, hand rails, entry step condition and handicap lift if equipped.

Question 8 of 139

When checking a handicap lift the things that you should look for are:

Leaking, damaged or missing wheel chairs.
Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be fully retracted and latched.
Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be 25 percent retracted and latched.

Question 9 of 139

Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate smoothly and close securely from the outside.

True.
False.

Question 10 of 139

Check all emergency exits and show that:

They are not damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside and the warning devices are working.
They are damaged, operate smoothly and close securely and exit warning devices are working.
All devices inside and outside of bus are operating in unison.

Question 11 of 139

During the pre-trip inspection you should check for broken seat frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor.

True.
False.

Question 12 of 139

Should you check passenger exit mirrors?

Yes.
No.

Question 13 of 139

During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus a check should be made to see that:

The vehicle is sitting level (side to side) and if air-equipped check for water leakage.
The vehicle is not sitting level and if air equipped check for audible air leaks from the suspension system.
The vehicle is sitting level (front and rear) and if air-equipped, check for audible air leaks from the suspension system.

Question 14 of 139

A compartment check includes:

Checking that baggage and all other exterior compartment doors are not damaged, operate properly and latch securely.
Checking that all compartment doors are painted in coordinating colors.
Checking that everyone has brought baggage.

Question 15 of 139

A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure, connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

Battery connections should show signs of excessive wear.
Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion, but the battery box and cover or door is unimportant.
Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure.

Question 16 of 139

You should activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights:

300 to 500 feet before the school bus stop.
100 to 300 feet before the school bus stop.
50 to 100 feet before the school bus stop.

Question 17 of 139

The battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion; and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure.

True.
False.

Question 18 of 139

Who is the person in charge and must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route?

Parents of students on the bus.
The superintendent of the school district.
The bus driver.

Question 19 of 139

It is vital to properly adjust and use all mirrors for safe operations of the school bus:

In order to observe the danger zone around the bus and look for students, traffic, and other objects in this area.
In order to clear up blind spots around the bus.
In order to observe the danger zone around the bus.

Question 20 of 139

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

200
400
100

Question 21 of 139

The percentage of parents in which the school bus driver is the only person for whom the parents have contact with out of the entire school system can be as high as:

25%
85%
65%

Question 22 of 139

By law, the buses warning lights must only be used when:

Stopping to unload students.
Approaching a busy intersection.
Before crossing railroad tracks.

Question 23 of 139

The safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus is:

Threaten to call the disruptive student's parents.
Pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up and tell the students what behavior you expect of them.
Have the disruptive student move to a seat at the front of the bus.

Question 24 of 139

Immediately after stopping you should:

Open the entrance door slightly to activate the stop arm and overhead red warning lights.
Load the children onto the bus as quickly as possible.
Tell the students to stand back until you are ready for them to load.

Question 25 of 139

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

The bus is stalled on the railroad tracks but there is no train in sight.
The bus is stalled on the shoulder of a 4-lane divided highway and it is a very hot day.
The ABS warning light is ON.

Question 26 of 139

The danger zone is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of being struck, which of these statements is true about the danger zone:

The danger zones may extend as much as 30 feet from the front bumper with the first 10 feet being the most dangerous.
The danger zones may extend 10 feet from the left and right sides of the bus, in addition, the area to the left of the bus is always considered dangerous because of passing cars.
The danger zones may extend 10 feet from the rear of the bus.
All of these answers are correct.

Question 27 of 139

What would you do if you cannot account for all of the students you have picked up on your school route?

Ask the other students if they have seen the missing person.
Secure the bus, take the key, step outside the bus to check around and underneath the bus.
Call 911 immediately.

Question 28 of 139

When stopping on a railroad crossing, the driver must stop no closer than:

30 feet.
20 feet.
15 feet.

Question 29 of 139

If a child misses his designated unload site/bus stop and continues riding the bus you should:

Return to the missed stop.
Unload the child at the next stop.
Radio the dispatcher for direction and follow local procedure.

Question 30 of 139

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

To look for garbage on the bus.
For safety as required by Federal, State, and local laws.
To keep the log books current.

Question 31 of 139

Which of the following statements about the bus evacuation procedure is true?

If time allows, notify the dispatcher of the evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed.
If time allows, close all windows and lock all doors before exiting.
If time allows, write down the mileage on the odometer at the time of the evacuation.

Question 32 of 139

The most dangerous time during the school bus trip is:

When crossing railroad tracks.
When students are loading and unloading.
When students are being unruly.

Question 33 of 139

Anti-lock brakes:

Shorten your stopping distance.
Lock all of the tires on the vehicle during non-optimal stopping conditions.
Keep your tires from locking-off during hard brake application.

Question 34 of 139

You should adjust all of the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see:

The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus.
200 feet behind the bus or 4 bus lengths behind the bus, along the sides of the bus, the rear tires touching the ground.
150 feet behind the bus or 4 bus lengths behind the bus, along the sides of the bus, the rear tires touching the ground.

Question 35 of 139

When checking the handicap lift the things you should look for are:

Leaking, damaged, or missing parts, and make sure that the lift is partially retracted and latched.
Leaking, damaged, or missing parts, and make sure that the lift is fully retracted and latched.
That the wheelchair is fully secured.

Question 36 of 139

What color are all school buses painted?

Orange yellow.
National school bus yellow.
It doesn't matter what color it is painted as long as it has a sign that reads "School Bus."

Question 37 of 139

Most states require a school bus driver to take a physical examination:

Annually.
Every 3 years.
Only upon hiring.

Question 38 of 139

If your school bus stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing you should:

Radio the dispatcher for directions.
Evacuate the bus and have the students stay in a group directly behind the bus.
Evacuate the bus and move students away from the tracks on the angle toward the oncoming train.

Question 39 of 139

If a student must cross the street when they get off the bus which of these statements is true?

If the bus is equipped with the crossing gate the danger of running over the child is eliminated.
When the driver signals that it is safe to proceed, the student must cross the street as quickly as possible to reduce the expose time to danger.
Bus driver should make eye contact with the student and the student should wait for the driver's signal that it is safe to proceed.

Question 40 of 139

A school bus must have at a minimum how many emergency exits?

3
2
4

Question 41 of 139

The outside left and right CONVEX mirrors should be adjusted so you can see:

The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus.
200 feet behind the bus.
The right and left rear tires touching the ground.

Question 42 of 139

When you conduct a post-trip inspection:

You should clean the inside of the bus.
You should report the results monthly.
You should walk both through and around the bus.

Question 43 of 139

Before crossing any highway railroad crossing in a school bus be sure that the bus has enough containment to completely clear the railroad tracks. As a general rule, how much space is considered to be an acceptable amount of containment for a school bus?

The length of the bus.
The length of the bus plus 10 feet.
The length of the bus plus 15 feet.

Question 44 of 139

What is a passive railroad crossing?

A railroad crossing that has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
A railroad crossing which is no longer utilized by trains.
A railroad crossing that does not have any type of traffic control device.

Question 45 of 139

Which of the following is recommended procedure when unloading students?

Position yourself outside of the bus in front of the crossover mirror to supervise unloading.
Put the transmission in neutral gear and put on the brakes.
Tell the students to remain seated until they are told to exit.

Question 46 of 139

You should position the OUTSIDE RIGHT AND LEFT CONVEX MIRRORS to see:

The entire area in front of the bus from the front bumper at ground level to a point where direct vision is possible.
The area from the front of the bus to the service door.
The entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, the front of the rear tires touching the ground, at least one traffic lane on either side of the bus.

Question 47 of 139

Check that the entry door is not damaged and:

Operates smoothly and closes securely from the outside.
That the glass is clean and has good visibility.
Operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside.

Question 48 of 139

The last step you should perform before picking up students at a bus stop is:

Make a final check to confirm all traffic stops before opening the bus door and signaling students to approach.
Open the service door just enough to activate the alternating red light when traffic is in a safe distance from the bus.
Place the transmission in PARK and set the parking brake.

Question 49 of 139

At a railroad crossing the bus ir required to stop at the stop line or if there is no clearly marked stop line what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

No closer than 25 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail, where you have the best view of the tracks.
No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail, where you have the best view of the tracks.
No closer than 10 feet and no farther than 25 feet from the nearest rail, where you have the best view of the tracks.

Question 50 of 139

The OVERHEAD INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR should be positioned so that you can see:

The blind spot that extends up to 400 feet behind the bus.
The top of the rear window in the top of the mirror, all of the students, including the heads of the students right behind you.
Approaching traffic behind the bus.

Question 51 of 139

The OUTSIDE LEFT AND RIGHT CROSSOVER MIRRORS should be adjusted so that you can see:

The area from the front of the bus to the service door.
The right and left front tires touching the ground.
The entire area in front of the bus from the front bumper at ground level to a point where direct vision is possible, direct vision and mirror view vision should overlap.
All of these answers are correct.

Question 52 of 139

As a general rule, student safety and control is best maintained by keeping students on the bus during an emergency and/or impending crisis situation, however, the bus driver must evacuate the bus during mandatory evacuation situations. Which of the following would qualify as mandatory evacuation situations?

The bus is on fire or there is a threat of fire.
The bus is stalled on or adjacent to a railroad highway crossing.
There is an imminent danger of a collision.
There is a need to quickly evacuate because of a hazardous materials spill.
The position of the bus may change and increase the danger.
All of these answers are correct.

Question 53 of 139

Which of the following statements about special dangers of loading and unloading students is true?

Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention before retrieving the object.
Students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as they are not underneath the bus.
Students should be advised not to use the handrail unless they have troubles walking to avoid clothing hang-ups.

Question 54 of 139

The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

Stop, Look, and Go.
Stop, Look, and Stop.
Stop, Look, and Listen.

Question 55 of 139

When approaching a school bus stop you should activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights at least ______ feet before the bus stop:

100
150
200

Question 56 of 139

Which school bus accidents should be reported?

Only accidents with injuries to students.
Only accidents with injuries to other drivers.
All accidents have to be reported.

Question 57 of 139

During an evacuation situation, after you determine which type of evacuation is best the next step you must take is:

Dangle the radio microphone out of the driver's window for later use, if operable.
Securing the bus.
Notify the dispatch office of the evacuation location.

Question 58 of 139

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes?

Your bus will have a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel which lights up when you start the engine.
All buses have ABS.
The certification on the driver side door.

Question 59 of 139

School buses are required by law to be equipped with ____ overhead warning lights as a method of controlling traffic at a school bus stop.

8
4
6

Question 60 of 139

Which two factors contribute to school buses being one of the safest means of transportation?

Vehicles and drivers.
Good road conditions and drivers.
Vehicles and traffic control devices.

Question 61 of 139

In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, the school bus driver must also inspect the following emergency equipment:

Three burning flares and a first aid kit.
Three burning red flares and a nine-item first-aid kit.
Passenger side air bags and a nine-item first-aid kit.

Question 62 of 139

How should you brake when driving a bus with ABS brakes?

Apply the brakes then pump them before a final firm foot down on the brake pedal.
Slowly depress the brake pedal.
Apply the brakes as you always have, using only braking force necessary to stop safely and stay in control.

Question 63 of 139

When unloading students, how should you tell the students to exit the bus?

Walk at least 12 feet in front of the bus to a position where the driver can plainly see all students.
Walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus to a position where the driver can plainly see all students.
Walk at least 10 feet away from the side of the bus to a position where the driver can plainly see all students.

Question 64 of 139

What should you do if you have lost ABS control at one or more wheels?

Drive and brake as you normally would because you still have regular brakes but get the system serviced soon.
Radio the dispatcher to report the malfunction.
Drive slower than normal.

Question 65 of 139

You must pass the following written tests in order to be a school bus driver:

CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes Endorsement, and School Bus Endorsement.
CDL General Knowledge, Hazardous Materials Endorsement, and School Bus Endorsement.
CDL General Knowledge, Passenger Endorsement, and School Bus Endorsement.

Question 66 of 139

You should do which of the following when driving a school bus in high wind conditions?

Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
Slow down to lessen the effect of the wind, or pull off the roadway and wait.
Contact your dispatcher to get more information on how to proceed.
All of these answers are correct.

Question 67 of 139

The OVERHEAD INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR is mounted directly above the windshield on the driver’s side area of the bus and is used to monitor:

Vehicles approaching the rear of the bus.
Passenger activity inside the bus.
The 400 foot blind area behind the bus.

Question 68 of 139

At bus stops where more than one student is unloading which procedure is most likely to prevent an unloading obstacle?

The driver turns on the alternating flashing red lights.
The driver counts the number of students while unloading to confirm the location of all students before pulling away from the stop.
The driver turns off the ignition switch.

Question 69 of 139

Why are loading and unloading procedures so critical?

More students are killed each year as passengers inside a school bus.
More students are killed each while getting on or off a school bus each year than are killed as passengers inside of a school bus.
It is likely that the driver may not notice if a student misses his loading and/or unloading site.

Question 70 of 139

All mirrors should be viewed in what manner?

In a logical sequence to ensure that a child, object, or traffic are not in any of the danger zones.
Simultaneously every 5 seconds.
In a logical sequence every 5 seconds.

Question 71 of 139

When handling an unruly student the NEXT step after securing the bus and taking the ignition key with you if you leave your seat is:

Put the student off the bus at the nearest bus stop.
Call the police to come and remove the student.
Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender in a courteous manner with a firm voice reminding him of expected behavior, showing him that you mean business. If a change of seating is needed, request that the offender move to a seat near you.

Question 72 of 139

You should activate your hazard lights approximately ____ feet before the railroad crossing making sure that your intentions are known.

100
200
50

Question 73 of 139

During unloading and loading of students you should check your mirrors:

Before entering traffic.
Before you close the door.
Continuously.

Question 74 of 139

If the gate comes down as you start to cross the railroad highway crossing you should:

Drive through it even if it means you will break the gate.
Back up until you are completely off the tracks.
If the train is far enough away that you feel you will be safe, stop and put the bus in reverse, then back up off the tracks.

Question 75 of 139

When exiting a school bus and crossing the street in front of the bus which procedure should students follow before reaching the edge of the roadway:

Walk approximately 10 feet away from the side of the school bus to a position where you can see them.
Walk to a location at least 10 feet in front of the right corner of the bumper, but still remaining away from the front of the school bus.
Stop at the right edge of the roadway, you should be able to see the students' feet.
All of these answers are correct.

Question 76 of 139

What is the proper procedure for backing a school bus if no lookout is available?

Turn off the motor and take the key out of the ignition. Set the parking brake. Walk to the rear of the bus to determine whether the way is clear.
Check all mirrors twice in chronological order before backing.
Set the parking brake. Turn off the motor and take the keys with you. Walk to the rear of the bus to determine whether the way is clear.

Question 77 of 139

A school bus can have up to a ___ tail swing.

2 foot.
3 foot.
4 foot.

Question 78 of 139

Which of these statements about OUTSIDE RIGHT AND LEFT FLAT MIRRORS are true?

These mirrors are mounted at the left and right front corners of the bus at the side or front of the windshield.
They are used to monitor traffic, check clearances and students on the sides and to the rear of the bus.
There is a blind spot immediately below and in front of each mirror and directly in back of the rear bumper which extends 50-150 feet and may extend up to 400 feet.
All of these statements are true.

Question 79 of 139

If you believe a railroad crossing signal is malfunctioning what should you do?

Call your dispatcher to report the situation and ask for instructions on how to respond.
Sit and wait to see if the crossing signal will begin to work properly within the next few minutes.
Watch and see what the other traffic at the crossing is doing and follow their lead.

Question 80 of 139

Which of these statements is true about backing a school bus?

Backing a school bus is strongly discouraged and should be only performed if you have no other safe way to move the vehicle.
You should never back a school bus when students are outside of the bus.
Backing is dangerous and increases the risk of collision.
All of these statements are true.

Question 81 of 139

Which of these statements is true about ABS?

ABS only comes into play when a wheel would normally have locked up because of over braking.
ABS will help maintain vehicle control, but not always shorten stopping distance.
ABS won't prevent power or turning skids-ABS should prevent brake-induced skids but not those cause by spinning the drive wheels or going too fast in a turn.
All of these statements are true.

Question 82 of 139

OUTSIDE LEFT AND RIGHT CONVEX MIRRORS provide a view of:

The front bumper "danger zone" area directly in front of the bus and to view the "danger zone" to the left side and right side of the bus including the service door and front wheel area.
Traffic, clearances, and students at the side of the bus; but do not accurately reflect their size or distance from the bus.
The passengers inside of the bus.

Question 83 of 139

When approaching the stop, bring the bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least ___ feet away from students at the designated stop.

5
10
15

Question 84 of 139

When approaching the stop you should turn on your right turn signal indicator about _______ feet before pulling over:

100-300
100-150
150-200

Question 85 of 139

What should you be looking for when conducting your posttrip inspection?

Articles left on the bus, sleeping students, open windows and doors, mechanical/operational problems with special attention to items unique to school buses, and damage or vandalism.
Articles left on the bus, hitchhikers, open windows and doors, mechanical/operational problems with special attention to items unique to school buses, and damage or vandalism.
Written malfunctions in your post-trip inspection log.

Question 86 of 139

When approaching the stop you should:

Set the Emergency Brake.
Come to a rolling stop then place the transmission in Park.
Place the transmission in Park, or if there is no Park shift point, in Neutral and set the parking brake at each stop.

Question 87 of 139

The OUTSIDE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CROSSOVER MIRRORS are used to see:

Traffic, clearances, and students at the side of the bus.
The left and right sides of the bus at a wide angle.
The front bumper "danger zone," the "danger zone" to the left and right side of the bus including the service door and the front wheel area.

Question 88 of 139

You should deal with on-bus problems such as unruly students while stopped to load or unload?

True. This is a good opportunity since the bus is not moving.
False. Loading and unloading requires all your concentration. Don't take your eyes off of what is happening outside the bus. Wait until the students unloading are safely off the bus and have moved away.

Question 89 of 139

At a multiple-track railroad crossing you should stop:

Before every set of tracks.
Only before the first sets of tracks.
Before and after the first set of tracks.

Question 90 of 139

When stopping at the railroad crossing you should:

Place the transmission in Park, turn off all radios and silence all passengers, open the service door and driver's window. Look, and listen for an approaching train.
Put your foot on the brake pedal, turn off all radios and silence all passengers, open the service door and driver's window. Look, and listen for an approaching train.
Radio your dispatcher to tell them that you are approaching a crossing.

Question 91 of 139

How far should you stop from the draw of a drawbridge that has no signal light or control attendant?

30 feet.
50 feet.
40 feet.

Question 92 of 139

How can you tell when you have a tire blow out?

An alarm will sound.
An indicator light will come on.
Sound, vibration, and feel.

Question 93 of 139

How far can you see with your high beams on?

150 to 200 feet.
250 to 400 feet.
350 to 500 feet.

Question 94 of 139

How far can you see with your low beams on?

250 feet.
200 feet.
150 feet.

Question 95 of 139

What is the area between you and other cars on the road?

The squeeze.
Space cushion.
The bumper.

Question 96 of 139

What is the distance it takes to stop once the brakes are applied?

25 feet.
30 feet.
The braking distance.

Question 97 of 139

What is the distance traveled when your brain tells your foot to move from the accelerator and is actually applying the brakes?

Conditioned response.
Reaction time.
Perception.

Question 98 of 139

Why a driver reacts to certain driving conditions based on habits or past experiences?

Conditioned response.
Reaction time.
Perception.

Question 99 of 139

When are you required to pull over and allow other vehicles to pass?

3 or more.
4 or more.
5 or more.

Question 100 of 139

What are the two factors that can prevent a driver and vehicle from becoming involved in a collision?

Zone recognition and Reaction time.
Reaction time and braking distance.
Perception and conditioned response.

Question 101 of 139

What is the ability to understand and become aware of something that is going to happen or is happening?

Reaction distance.
Conditioned response.
Perception.

Question 102 of 139

What is the reaction time from the time a problem is seen to the time the brakes are applied?

1/2 of a second.
2/3 of a second.
3/4 three quarters of a second.

Question 103 of 139

What are the zones of a safety circle?

Zone of recognition, speed, and accident.
Zone of reaction, action, and accident.
Zone of recognition, action, and accident.

Question 104 of 139

What is the proper hand placement on the steering wheel of a bus?

8 o 'clock and 2 o'clock.
9 o'clock and 3 o'clock on opposite side of the steering wheel.
7 o'clock and 1 o'clock.

Question 105 of 139

What fluids do to you check prior to starting your bus?

Oil, transmission, power steering, and water.
Oil, transmission, power steering, and brake fluid.
Oil, windshield washer fluid, power steering, and water.

Question 106 of 139

What holds the drive-shaft in place if it breaks?

Nothing.
Drive-shaft Guard.
Transmission Guard.

Question 107 of 139

What do you hear when you check your ABS system?

5 pops.
7 pops.
8 pops.

Question 108 of 139

What tires can only be used on the rear axle of a school bus?

Brand new tires.
Recaps or retreads.
Any tires are fine.

Question 109 of 139

What is the check for unusual items dangling under the bus or excessive fluid leaks?

The lead.
The pre-trip.
The approach.

Question 110 of 139

How much air pressure can you lose on the applied pressure test?

1 PSI
2 PSI
3 PSI

Question 111 of 139

How much air can you lose on the static test?

1 PSI
2 PSI
3 PSI

Question 112 of 139

What is the distance your vehicle moves from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain knows it?

Reaction Distance.
Perception Distance.
Visual lead time.

Question 113 of 139

At what psi must the low air warning devices activate in the basic air brake system?

45-50 psi.
55-65 psi.
55-75 psi.

Question 114 of 139

What are the governor cut in and cut out pressures?

85 and 130 psi.
80 and 120 psi.
65 and 100 psi.

Question 115 of 139

When does the low air pressure warning devices in the DAS brake system activate by?

55 psi.
60 psi.
65 psi.

Question 116 of 139

What tires should not be used on a school bus?

New tires.
Chain tires.
Exposed or damaged cords.

Question 117 of 139

The wet tank is the first of three air reservoirs (tanks) in the school bus.

True
False

Question 118 of 139

What do you check your tires for?

Abrasions, Bulges, and Cuts (ABC).
Abrasions, Bulges, and Cords (ABC).
Adhesion’s, Bulges, and Cuts (ABC).

Question 119 of 139

What are used for ventilation and as emergency exits?

Windows.
Roof Hatches.
Wheel Chair Doors.

Question 120 of 139

Which gauge should you watch as you start your bus?

Oil gauge.
Gas level.
Engine Temperature.

Question 121 of 139

What is the name of the device that removes moisture and contaminates from the air system?

System filter.
Air dryer.
Ventilator.

Question 122 of 139

When does the safety valve release pressure?

75 psi.
100 psi.
150 psi.

Question 123 of 139

How much air pressure can you lose in the initial application during the brake test?

5%
7%
10%

Question 124 of 139

When should a driver not operate a school bus?

After 8 consecutive hours off duty.
Fatigue, Illness, or any other cause. You should not take medications and operate a school bus.
When they are fully rested.

Question 125 of 139

What is required of the bus driver before departing with their group on a field trip?

A tour.
Safety speech.
Nothing.

Question 126 of 139

When can a driver on an activity trip discontinue operation?

Reduced visibility.
Zero visibility.
Never.

Question 127 of 139

How soon can you restart your bus prior to departing from a school location?

30 seconds.
2 minutes.
5 minutes.

Question 128 of 139

What are the additional hours that a driver can be permitted to drive after encountering adverse weather conditions?

None.
Not more than two hours.
More than two hours.

Question 129 of 139

How many hours can you drive within a work period and when myou must stop working?

8 and 12.
16 and 18.
10 and 16.

Question 130 of 139

When can the interior lights of a school bus be turned on?

Only at night.
Whenever deemed necessary.
Never.

Question 131 of 139

When do the students become the driver’s responsibility?

As soon as you can recognize them.
Once they are on the bus.
Never.

Question 132 of 139

Which passenger stops are prohibited for a school bus?

Left hand side of any highway.
Left hand side of any highway and multiple lane highways where pupils must cross.
No passenger stops are prohibited.

Question 133 of 139

School bus stops are prohibited from being located how close to a railroad crossing?

100 feet.
150 feet.
200 feet.

Question 134 of 139

What should you use to escort pupils across the roadway?

A hand held stop sign.
Waving your hand out the window.
That's what the crossing guard is there for.

Question 135 of 139

When shall the DMV revoke, suspend a school bus certificate?

If the driver is convicted of a misdemeanor.
If a driver is convicted of any sex offense.
Never.

Question 136 of 139

Prior to driving, what are some of the items you should check the interior of the bus for?

Students or other passengers.
Trash or clothing.
School books and student belongings.
All of these answers are correct.

Question 137 of 139

You must stop at least 25 feet from the draw of a draw bridge.

True
False

Question 138 of 139

You do not have to stop at drawbridges if there is no attendant on duty.

True
False

Question 139 of 139

You do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it’s safe at drawbridges when there is a traffic light showing green or there is a traffic attendant/officer that controls traffic.

True
False

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