School bus
You should adjust the left and right side crossover mirrors so you can see
The left and right front tire touching the ground
Before you proceed through a railroad crossing make sure that your bus will have enough containment to completely clear the railroad tracks as a general rule adequate containment is
The length of the bus plus 15 feet
School buses are the safest mode of transportation for children traveling to and from school which of the following factors are most responsible for this impressive safety record
Vehicles and drivers
You're about to unload students at a bus stop, tell them that once they've exited the bus they should
Walk 10-15 feet from the side of the school bus
When is operating a school bus most dangerous
When loading and unloading students
Which of the following statements is true about students who must cross in front of the bus after exiting
When the bus driver signals that it is safe to proceed the students should cross the street while remaining in the drivers view
Who is responsible for handling discipline problems on your school bus
You
If your school bus's antilock brake system fails
You will still have normal brake function and will just need to get the abs system serviced soon
When driving a school bus in high winds you should
Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate wind gusts
Antilock brakes
Keep your wheels from locking during hard braking
Abs brakes have been required on all new school buses since
March 1 1999
The overhead inside rear view mirror is used to
Monitor passenger activity inside the bus
What color are all school buses painted
National school bus glossy yellow
When loading or unloading students, you should check your mirrors
Constantly
To load students after you have stopped the school bus
Count the number of students at the bus stop and make sure that all of them board
What is the golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks
Stop look and listen
Which of the following statements about the special dangers of loading and unloading is true
Tell students to leave any dropped items move out of the danger zones and get your attention to retrieve the items
When unloading students at a school you should
Tell the students to remain seated until they are told to exit
During your vehicle inspection test, if your school bus is equipped with a handicap lift you should check
That no parts are missing, leaking, or damaged and the lift is fully retracted and latched
When you inspect the battery box during your Pre trip test make sure that
The battery box and cover are secure and that the battery is secure connections are tight with minimal corrosion and cell caps are present
You must evacuate everyone from your school bus if
The bus is stalled on a railroad track with no train in sight
Which mirrors let you view the front danger zone
The crossover mirrors
During your pre trip inspection make sure that
The emergency exit warning devices if so equipped are working and the emergency exits are undamged operate smoothly and are able to close securely from inside the bus
You should adjust the outside left and right convex mirrors to see
The entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts
At a railroad crossing you must stop at the stop line if there is no stop line you must stop
Between 15-50 feet from the nearest rail
The left and right danger zones extend up to ___from the left and right sides of the school buses
10 feet
You should activate your alternating amber warning lights _____depending on the laws and regulations of your state
100-300 feet before the school bus stop
When approaching a railroad crossing you should activate you hazard lights about ____before the crossing
200 feet
You should adjust the outside left and right flat mirrors so you can see
200 feet behind the bus and the left and right rear tires touching the ground
The tail swing of a school bus can be as much as
3 feet
The front danger zone extends up to______from the front bumper of the school bus
30 feet.
The blind spot behind the bus may extend up to ____depending on the length and width of the bus
400 feet
For up to ____of parents the school bus driver is the only school official they ever meet
85%
Which of the following will confirm that the bus is equipped with an antilock brake ping system
A ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when you start the engine
In addition to spare electrical fuses if equipped three red reflective triangles and working fire extinguisher emergency equipment for a school bus includes
A first aid kit and body fluid cleanup kit
An active railroad crossing is
A railroad crossing that has a traffic control device
Which school bus accidents should be reported
ALl accidents have to be reported.
Immediately after stopping you should first
Activate the alternating flashing red lights ensure that the stop arm is extended
In most states school buses are equipped with ___warningh light system to control traffic at school bus stops
An eight light
Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination
Annually
Before leaving make sure the students are in plain view
At least 10-15 feet away from the side of the bus
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 and the front of the rear tires touching the ground
You have unloaded students at a school and made sure that they have left the unloading area what should you do next
Check if there are any more students hiding or sleeping on the bus
Why is it so critical for you to understand the loading and unloading procedures
Because so many students are killed each year while getting on and off school buses
To become a school bus driver,m you must pass the following three knowledge tests
CDL general knowledge, passenger, school bus
If a railroad crossing signal is malfunctioning you should
Call your dispatcher and ask for instructions
When approaching a school bus stop you should
Check all mirrors constantly, and activate your alternating flashing amber lights
You have stopped your bus to load students before you signal them to approach the bus you should
Check for traffic once more
Which of the following statements about antilock braking system are true
In normal braking you should brake the same way whether or not your school bus has ABS and use only the braking force necessary to stop safely and stay in control
Backing a school bus is
Dangerous and strongly discouraged
As part of your post trip inspection of your bus check for each of the following except
Dirt and shoe prints on the floor
A passive railroad crossing
Doesn't have any type of control device
If the gate comes down after you have already started to cross a railroad crossing, you should
Drive through the gate
When approaching a bus stop on a multilane roadway you should maintain your position ______of the right most lane
In the center
As part of your vehicle inspection test, you will have to check___to be sure that it is up damaged operates smoothly, and able to be closed securely from inside the bus
Emergency exit
If your school bus stalls on a railroad track what should you do
Evacuate the bus and move students away from the tracks at an angle towards the oncoming train
If the bus is on fire you must
Evacuate the students upwind of the bus
During your posts trip inspection of your school bus you should check
For mechanical or operational problems
What is the most important reason for preforming a school bus inspection
For safety as required by federal state and local laws
In an emergency you must evacuate everyone from your school bus
If the bus is on fire and if the position of the bus may change and further increase the danger in either of the above situations
In an emergency you should consider NOT evacuating students from your school bus
If they would be exposed to downed power lines or other hazards and if their injuries might be worsened by moving them
Which of the following statements about evacuation procedures is true
If time allows notify the dispatch office about your situation your location and the type of assistance you need
The convex, crossover and flat mirror should be viewed
In logical sequence to ensure that a child or object is not in any of the danger zones
Proper adjustment and use of all mirrors is vital for
Observing the danger zones around the bus
When can you put a misbehaving student off the bus
Only at school or at the students designated bus stop
You can change the location of a school bus stop
Only with the written approval of the school district
During your vehicle inspection test you must check that the entry door is Undamaged also check that it
Operates smoothly and closes securely
An antilock braking system
Prevents skids caused by hard braking
How should you deal with unruly students on your school bus
Pull over secure the bus and speak to the unruly student respectfully but firmly
After you decide on the best type of evacuation what must you do next
Secure the bus
When you're unloading students at a bus stop if you cannot account for a student outside the bus what should you do
Secure the bus take the key, and check around and underneath the bus for the student