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