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  1. #1

    The blind spot behind a school bus (seen in the outside flat mirrors) could extend up to how far, depending on the width of the bus?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 400 feet
    3. 200 feet
    4. 300 feet

    Answer: B. The blind spot behind the bus extends 50 to 150 feet and could reach up to 400 feet depending on the bus width.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 121The blind spot behind the bus extends 50 to 150 feet and could extend up to 400 feet depending on the width of the bus.

  2. #2

    The outside flat mirrors should be adjusted so that you can see how far behind the bus?

    1. 100 feet or two bus lengths
    2. 150 feet or three bus lengths
    3. 300 feet or six bus lengths
    4. 200 feet or four bus lengths

    Answer: D. Properly adjusted flat mirrors show 200 feet, or four bus lengths, behind the bus, along the sides, and the rear tires touching the ground.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 121200 feet or four bus lengths behind the bus.

  3. #3

    Which statement about student deaths related to school buses is true?

    1. More students are killed getting on or off the bus than as passengers inside it
    2. More students are killed as passengers inside the bus than getting on or off it
    3. About the same number are killed inside the bus as outside it
    4. Most students are killed by other vehicles while the bus is moving

    Answer: A. The manual states that more students are killed while getting on or off a school bus each year than as passengers inside the bus.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 122More students are killed while getting on or off a school bus each year than are killed as passengers inside of a school bus.

  4. #4

    You should never change the location of a school bus stop without:

    1. a verbal request from a parent of a student at the stop
    2. a majority vote of the students who use the stop
    3. written approval from the appropriate school district official
    4. a note from the local police department or sheriff's office

    Answer: C. Stops are established by the school district, so a change requires written approval from the appropriate district official.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 123You should never change the location of a bus stop without written approval from the appropriate school district official.

  5. #5

    When approaching a school bus stop, the right turn signal should be turned on about how far before stopping?

    1. 25-50 feet
    2. 50-100 feet
    3. 100-300 feet
    4. 400-500 feet

    Answer: C. Turn on the right turn signal about 100-300 feet, or approximately 3-5 seconds, before stopping.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 123Turn on right turn signal indicator about 100-300 feet or approximately 3-5 seconds prior to stopping.

  6. #6

    When stopping at a school bus stop, when should you activate the alternating red lights?

    1. When traffic is a safe distance from the bus, making sure the stop arm is extended
    2. As soon as you see the students at the stop, whether or not traffic is far away
    3. Only after the door is completely open and the first student steps down
    4. Only after the students have started to board, once the stop arm is retracted

    Answer: A. Activate the red lights when traffic is a safe distance from the bus and ensure the stop arm is extended.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 123Activate alternating red lights when traffic is a safe distance from the school bus and ensure stop arm is extended.

  7. #7

    After students board at a stop, you should wait until they are:

    1. standing near the door and holding the handrail
    2. seated, even if some are facing backward
    3. counted by the other students
    4. seated and facing forward before moving the bus

    Answer: D. Wait until students are seated and facing forward before moving the bus.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 123Wait until students are seated and facing forward before moving the bus.

  8. #8

    When unloading along the route, students should exit and walk at least how far away from the side of the bus?

    1. 3 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 5 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: B. Students should walk at least 10 feet away from the side of the bus to where the driver can plainly see them.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 124Tell students to exit the bus and walk at least 10 feet away from the side of the bus to a position where the driver can plainly see all students.

  9. #9

    A student who has crossed in front of the bus to the roadway should stop where, so that you can see the student's feet?

    1. At the center of the roadway
    2. At the left edge of the roadway
    3. Next to the front bumper
    4. At the right edge of the roadway

    Answer: D. The student should stop at the right edge of the roadway, where the driver can see the student's feet.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 124Stop at the right edge of the roadway. You should be able to see the student's feet.

  10. #10

    Before a student crosses the roadway in front of the bus, the student should:

    1. cross as soon as the traffic clears
    2. wait for the driver's signal
    3. cross when other students begin to cross
    4. cross once the bus door is closed

    Answer: B. Students must wait for the driver's signal before crossing the roadway.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 124Wait for your signal before crossing the roadway.

  11. #11

    A student drops an object near the bus during loading or unloading. Students should be told to:

    1. leave the object, move to safety out of the danger zones, and try to get the driver's attention
    2. pick it up quickly, then move away from the bus to a point of safety
    3. wait beside the bus and go back for it once the bus has left the stop
    4. reach under the bus to get it, as long as the driver has set the brake

    Answer: A. Picking up the object can make the student disappear from the driver's sight, so students should leave it and get the driver's attention.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 125Students should be told to leave any dropped object and move to a point of safety out of the danger zones and attempt to get the driver's attention to retrieve the object.

  12. #12

    What is a "handrail hang-up"?

    1. A handrail that works loose and breaks away from the bus as a student exits
    2. A student who refuses to leave the bus and holds on to the handrail
    3. Clothing, accessories, or body parts getting caught in the handrail or door as a student exits
    4. A student holding the handrail too long and slowing down others when boarding

    Answer: C. Students have been injured or killed when clothing, accessories, or body parts caught in the handrail or door as they exited.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 125Students have been injured or killed when clothing, accessories, or even parts of their body get caught in the handrail or door as they exited the bus.

  13. #13

    When your route is finished, the post-trip inspection of a school bus includes looking for:

    1. only fuel level and tire pressure, since the engine was checked in the pre-trip
    2. articles left on the bus, sleeping students, and open windows and doors
    3. only student behavior reports, which are turned in to the school office
    4. only damage to the exterior paint and body panels along the bus sides

    Answer: B. After a route you should walk through and around the bus looking for left articles, sleeping students, open windows and doors, problems and damage.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 125Articles left on the bus. Sleeping students. Open windows and doors.

  14. #14

    When deciding whether to evacuate a school bus, the first and most important consideration is to:

    1. call the school principal
    2. line the students up outside
    3. turn off the engine
    4. recognize the hazard

    Answer: D. The first and most important consideration is for the driver to recognize the hazard.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 125The first and most important consideration is for you to recognize the hazard.

  15. #15

    As a general rule, during an emergency student safety and control is best maintained by:

    1. keeping students on the bus, if that does not expose them to unnecessary risk
    2. evacuating the students immediately, even if it exposes them to unnecessary risk
    3. sending students to the nearest building, if the driver can leave the bus unattended
    4. having students wait outside the bus, in a group, until help arrives at the scene

    Answer: A. The manual says keeping students on the bus is generally best, unless doing so exposes them to unnecessary risk or injury.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 125As a general rule, student safety and control is best maintained by keeping students on the bus during an emergency and/or impending crisis situation, if so doing does not expose them to unnecessary risk or injury.

  16. #16

    The driver must evacuate a school bus when:

    1. a student becomes ill and needs to be taken to a nearby clinic
    2. the bus has a flat tire in a safe area away from traffic or tracks
    3. the bus is stalled on or adjacent to a railroad-highway crossing
    4. the weather turns cloudy and the visibility is reduced along the route

    Answer: C. The driver must evacuate when the bus is stalled on or next to a railroad-highway crossing.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 125The bus is stalled on or adjacent to a railroad-highway crossing.

  17. #17

    Which of these is a condition that requires the driver to evacuate the bus?

    1. Students are talking loudly and refuse to stay in their seats
    2. The bus is running late and the next stop is far away
    3. There is an imminent danger of collision
    4. The heater is not working and the bus is cold inside

    Answer: C. Imminent danger of collision is one of the listed mandatory evacuation conditions, along with fire, a stall at a crossing, a changing bus position, and a hazmat spill.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 125There is an imminent danger of collision.

  18. #18

    When possible, how many responsible older student assistants should you assign to each emergency exit?

    1. Two
    2. One
    3. Three
    4. Four

    Answer: A. The manual says to assign two responsible, older student assistants to each emergency exit and teach them how to help others off the bus.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 126When possible, assign two responsible, older student assistants to each emergency exit.

  19. #19

    If there is a fire, you should lead students:

    1. downwind of the bus
    2. to the rear of the bus
    3. back inside the bus after the fire is out
    4. upwind of the bus

    Answer: D. When fire is present, lead students upwind of the bus.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 126Lead students upwind of the bus if fire is present.

  20. #20

    When evacuating near railroad tracks, you should lead students:

    1. straight along the tracks, in the direction away from any oncoming train
    2. as far away from the tracks as possible, in the direction of any oncoming train
    3. across the tracks to the other side, as far from the bus as possible
    4. to the rear of the bus, beside the tracks, as close to the bus as possible

    Answer: B. Lead students as far away from the tracks as possible and in the direction of any oncoming train.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 126Lead students as far away from railroad tracks as possible and in the direction of any oncoming train.

  21. #21

    If a sighted tornado is headed directly for the bus, evacuation is ordered and no building is readily available, you should escort students to:

    1. the space under the bus, and have them curl up with their arms around their knees
    2. the area right next to the bus, and have them stand upright with their backs against it
    3. an open field, and have them stand upright watching for the tornado's movement
    4. a nearby ditch or culvert, and have them lie face down with hands covering their heads

    Answer: D. With no building shelter, take students to a nearby ditch or culvert and direct them to lie face down, hands covering their head.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 126If the bus is in the direct path of a sighted tornado and evacuation is ordered, escort students to a nearby ditch or culvert if shelter in a building is not readily available, and direct them to lie face down, hands covering their head.

  22. #22

    During an evacuation, you should not move a student you believe may have a neck or spinal injury unless:

    1. the student asks to be moved
    2. the student's life is in immediate danger
    3. another student offers to help
    4. the student has been unconscious for a minute

    Answer: B. Do not move a student with a suspected neck or spinal injury unless his or her life is in immediate danger.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 126Do not move a student you believe may have suffered a neck or spinal injury unless his or her life is in immediate danger.

  23. #23

    A passive railroad-highway crossing is one that:

    1. does not have any type of traffic control device
    2. has flashing red lights and bells but no gates
    3. has gates, flashing lights and bells that warn of an approaching train
    4. is used only by passenger trains and never by freight trains

    Answer: A. A passive crossing has no traffic control device, so the decision to proceed rests entirely in the driver's hands.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 126This type of crossing does not have any type of traffic control device.

  24. #24

    The round, black-on-yellow advance warning sign ahead of a railroad-highway crossing tells you to:

    1. stop immediately and wait for a signal from a flagger
    2. speed up to clear the tracks before any train arrives
    3. slow down, look and listen for the train, and be prepared to stop
    4. pass other vehicles before the crossing so you are not blocked

    Answer: C. The advance warning sign tells you to slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop if a train is coming.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 126The advance warning sign tells you to slow down, look and listen for the train, and be prepared to stop at the tracks if a train is coming.

  25. #25

    Pavement markings at a railroad crossing consist of:

    1. a yellow circle with the number of tracks, painted across both lanes
    2. an "X" with the letters "RR" and a no-passing marking on two-lane roads
    3. two parallel white lines only, painted across the lane ahead of the tracks
    4. a red stripe across the lane with the word STOP in white letters

    Answer: B. Railroad pavement markings mean the same as the advance warning sign: an X with the letters RR, plus a no-passing marking on two-lane roads.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 127They consist of an "X" with the letters "RR" and a no-passing marking on two-lane roads.

  26. #26

    If there is a white stop line painted on the pavement before the railroad tracks, the front of the school bus must:

    1. stop with the front bumper on the line
    2. stop so that the front wheels are over the line
    3. stop 5 feet past the line
    4. remain behind the line while stopped at the crossing

    Answer: D. The front of the school bus must remain behind the white line while stopped at the crossing.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 127The front of the school bus must remain behind this line while stopped at the crossing.

  27. #27

    If there is no white line painted on the pavement at a railroad crossing, you must stop the bus:

    1. before the crossbuck sign
    2. just past the crossbuck sign
    3. on the tracks to see better
    4. at the nearest rail

    Answer: A. With no painted stop line, stop the bus before the crossbuck sign, which also requires you to yield to the train.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 127If there is no white line painted on the pavement, you must stop the bus before the crossbuck sign.

  28. #28

    At a crossing, when the red lights begin to flash, you should:

    1. slow down and cross if you can see no train
    2. speed up to cross before the train arrives
    3. stop, because a train is approaching
    4. stop only if you hear a train horn

    Answer: C. When the lights begin to flash, stop: a train is approaching and you must yield the right-of-way.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 127When the lights begin to flash, stop! A train is approaching.

  29. #29

    At a railroad crossing, if the gate stays down after the train passes, you should:

    1. drive around the gate carefully
    2. drive through the gate
    3. not drive around the gate and call your dispatcher
    4. back up and take another route without reporting it

    Answer: C. If the gate stays down after the train passes, do not drive around it; call your dispatcher.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 128If the gate stays down after the train passes, do not drive around the gate. Instead, call your dispatcher.

  30. #30

    Emergency Notification System (ENS) phone numbers at railroad crossings are posted by the:

    1. Federal Railroad Administration
    2. local police department
    3. school district
    4. state motor vehicle agency

    Answer: A. The Federal Railroad Administration posts ENS phone numbers on crossing posts or metal control boxes near the tracks.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 128The Federal Railroad Administration posts emergency phone numbers on railroad crossing posts or the metal control boxes near the tracks.

  31. #31

    When approaching a railroad crossing, you should activate your hazard lights approximately how far before the crossing?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: D. Activate hazard lights approximately 200 feet before the crossing so that other drivers know your intentions.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 128Activate hazard lights approximately 200 feet before the crossing.

  32. #32

    At a railroad-highway crossing, a school bus should stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than how far from the nearest rail?

    1. 25 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 75 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: B. Stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail, where you have the best view of the tracks.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 128Stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail, where you have the best view of the tracks.

  33. #33

    After stopping at a railroad crossing, to look and listen for a train you should:

    1. keep all doors and windows closed and rely on the crossing signals alone
    2. open only the rear emergency door, and keep the service door closed while crossing
    3. close the service door and window once the bus is on the tracks to keep out noise
    4. open the service door and the driver's window, and keep the door open while crossing

    Answer: D. Open the service door and driver's window, look and listen for an approaching train, and keep the door open while crossing.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 128Open the service door and driver's window. Look and listen for an approaching train. Keep door open while crossing.

  34. #34

    While crossing railroad tracks in a school bus, you should:

    1. shift up to cross faster
    2. cross in a low gear and not change gears
    3. shift to neutral to coast across
    4. change gears whenever needed

    Answer: B. Cross the tracks in a low gear and do not change gears while crossing.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 128Cross the tracks in a low gear. Do not change gears while crossing.

  35. #35

    If your bus stalls or is trapped on the tracks, you should get everyone out and move them far from the bus:

    1. at an angle that is both away from the tracks and toward the train
    2. at an angle away from the tracks and away from the train
    3. straight along the tracks away from the train
    4. to the back of the bus on the tracks

    Answer: A. Move everyone far from the bus at an angle, both away from the tracks and toward the train.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 128Move everyone far from the bus at an angle, which is both away from the tracks and toward the train.

  36. #36

    You should not attempt to cross railroad tracks unless:

    1. you can hear no train horn from either direction, even if the view is blocked
    2. the gate is up and the lights are off, even if the view down the track is blocked
    3. you can see far enough down the track to know for certain that no trains are approaching
    4. the vehicle ahead of you has already crossed the tracks safely without stopping

    Answer: C. Do not cross unless you can see far enough down the track to be certain no train is approaching.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 128Do not attempt to cross the tracks unless you can see far enough down the track to know for certain that no trains are approaching.

  37. #37

    If there is a behavior problem on the bus while students are unloading, you should:

    1. stop unloading at once and deal with the behavior problem from your seat
    2. wait until the students unloading are safely off the bus and have moved away
    3. ask the students who are already outside to wait in the danger zone until it is resolved
    4. pull away from the stop and handle the problem at the next stop or the school

    Answer: B. Loading and unloading need all your concentration, so deal with on-bus problems after the unloading students are safely away.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 129If there is a behavior problem on the bus, wait until the students unloading are safely off the bus and have moved away.

  38. #38

    A student may be put off the school bus only:

    1. at the next safe place along the road, if the behavior is serious
    2. at any stop where a parent or guardian is waiting for the student
    3. at the nearest intersection, if the driver judges it to be safe
    4. at school or at the student's designated school bus stop

    Answer: D. Never put a student off the bus except at school or at his or her designated school bus stop.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 129Never put a student off the bus except at school or at his or her designated school bus stop.

  39. #39

    A school bus equipped with ABS will have what on the instrument panel?

    1. A yellow ABS malfunction lamp
    2. A red ABS warning flag
    3. A green ABS ready light
    4. A blue ABS switch

    Answer: A. If the bus has ABS, it will have a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 129Your school bus will have a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel if it is equipped with ABS.

  40. #40

    Which statement about ABS is correct?

    1. ABS always shortens stopping distance
    2. ABS replaces your normal brakes
    3. ABS will not necessarily shorten stopping distance
    4. ABS lets you follow more closely

    Answer: C. ABS helps maintain vehicle control, but it won't necessarily shorten stopping distance.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 130ABS won't necessarily shorten stopping distance.

  41. #41

    A roof-mounted white strobe light on a school bus should be used when:

    1. you are stopped to load students
    2. you are passing another bus
    3. you have limited visibility
    4. you are driving at night on a clear road

    Answer: C. If equipped, the overhead strobe light should be used when you cannot easily see around the bus, in line with state or local rules.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 130If your bus is so equipped, the overhead strobe light should be used when you have limited visibility.

  42. #42

    If you are caught in strong winds while driving a school bus, you should:

    1. slow down to lessen the effect of the wind, or pull off the roadway and wait
    2. speed up to get out of the wind as quickly as possible, then slow down
    3. loosen your grip on the steering wheel to let the bus ride with the wind
    4. drive in the center of the road to keep away from the roadside edge

    Answer: A. Slow down to lessen the effect of the wind, or pull off the roadway and wait.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 130You should slow down to lessen the effect of the wind, or pull off the roadway and wait.

  43. #43

    When you must back a school bus, the lookout you post should:

    1. give you exact steering directions and tell you how far to turn the wheel as you back
    2. stand directly behind the bus, close enough to touch it, and guide you step by step
    3. tell you when to stop and start, and direct each movement of the bus while you back
    4. warn you about obstacles, approaching persons, and other vehicles, but not give directions on how to back

    Answer: D. The lookout warns of obstacles, people and vehicles, but should not give directions on how to back the bus.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 130The lookout should not give directions on how to back the bus.

  44. #44

    If you must back up at a student pick-up point, you should:

    1. back up first, then pick up the students
    2. pick up the students before backing and watch for latecomers
    3. let the students board while you back slowly
    4. ask the students to walk behind the bus

    Answer: B. Pick up students before backing and watch for late comers at all times.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 130If you must back-up at a student pick-up point, be sure to pick up students before backing and watch for late comers at all times.

  45. #45

    The overhead inside rearview mirror is used mainly to:

    1. see 400 feet behind the bus
    2. see the front bumper danger zone
    3. check the rear tires touching the ground
    4. monitor passenger activity inside the bus

    Answer: D. The overhead inside mirror is used to monitor passenger activity inside the bus; it has large blind spots to the rear.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 10, p. 122This mirror is used to monitor passenger activity inside the bus.

  46. #46

    The danger zone in front of a school bus may extend as much as how far from the front bumper?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 30 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: B. Up to 30 feet from the front bumper, 10 feet from each side and 10 feet behind the rear bumper.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.1 Danger ZonesThe danger zones may extend as much as 30 feet from the front bumper

  47. #47

    Which area around a school bus is always considered dangerous because of passing cars?

    1. The left side
    2. The right side
    3. The rear
    4. The front

    Answer: A. The area to the left of the bus is always dangerous because of passing cars.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.1 Danger Zonesthe area to the left of the bus is always considered dangerous because of passing cars.

  48. #48

    Which mirrors let you see the area directly in front of the bus that you cannot see directly?

    1. Outside flat mirrors
    2. Overhead inside mirror
    3. Outside convex mirrors
    4. Outside crossover mirrors

    Answer: D. Crossover mirrors show the area in front of the bus from the bumper at ground level to where direct vision is possible.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.1 Outside Crossover MirrorsThe entire area in front of the bus from the front bumper at ground level to a point where direct vision is possible.

  49. #49

    When approaching a school bus stop, the amber warning lights should be turned on at least:

    1. 50 feet before the stop
    2. 100 feet before the stop
    3. 200 feet (about 5–10 seconds) before the stop
    4. Only after the bus stops

    Answer: C. Amber lights at least 200 feet or about 5–10 seconds before the stop; right turn signal about 100–300 feet before pulling over.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.2.1 Approaching the Stopactivate alternating flashing amber warning lights at least 200 feet or approximately 5-10 seconds before the school bus stop

  50. #50

    At a school bus stop, the front bumper should be at least how far from the waiting students?

    1. 3 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 50 feet

    Answer: B. Stop with the front bumper at least 10 feet away from students at the designated stop.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.2.1 Approaching the StopBring school bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least 10 feet away from students at the designated stop.

  51. #51

    If you miss a student's unloading stop, you should:

    1. Not back up
    2. Back up carefully with the mirrors
    3. Let the student out at the next corner
    4. Stop in the road and let the student walk back

    Answer: A. Never back up to a missed stop; follow your district's procedure.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.2.3 Unloading ProceduresIf you have missed a student's unloading stop, do not back up.

  52. #52

    During an evacuation, a safe place for students is at least how far off the road?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 25 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: D. At least 100 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic; at least 300 feet upwind for a hazmat spill.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.3.2 Evacuation ProceduresA safe place will be at least 100 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.

  53. #53

    If there is a risk from spilled hazardous materials, lead students:

    1. Downwind, 100 feet
    2. Into the nearest building
    3. Upwind of the bus, at least 300 feet
    4. Back onto the bus

    Answer: C. Lead students upwind of the bus at least 300 feet.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.3.2 Evacuation ProceduresLead students upwind of the bus at least 300 feet if there is a risk from spilled hazardous materials.

  54. #54

    At a crossing with multiple tracks, a school bus stops:

    1. Before each set of tracks
    2. Only before the first set of tracks
    3. Between the tracks
    4. After the last set of tracks

    Answer: B. Stop only before the first set of tracks, then cross in a low gear without changing gears.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.4.3 Recommended ProceduresAt a multiple-track crossing, stop only before the first set of tracks.

  55. #55

    To decide if there is enough room past a railroad crossing, add how many feet to the length of the school bus?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: A. Add 15 feet to the bus length to find the needed containment area: "If it won't fit, don't commit!"

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.4.4 Special Situationsadd 15 feet to the length of the school bus to determine an acceptable amount of containment or storage area.

  56. #56

    If the crossing gate comes down after you have started across the tracks, you should:

    1. Stop on the tracks
    2. Back up quickly
    3. Get the students off on the tracks
    4. Drive through it, even if it breaks the gate

    Answer: D. Keep going and drive through the gate even if it breaks.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.4.3 Recommended ProceduresIf the gate comes down after you have started across, drive through it even if it means you will break the gate.

  57. #57

    A school bus can have a tail swing of up to:

    1. 1 foot
    2. 2 feet
    3. 3 feet
    4. 6 feet

    Answer: C. Up to three feet; check your mirrors before and during turns.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.7.4 Tail SwingA school bus can have up to a three-foot tail swing.

  58. #58

    When may you back a school bus while students are outside the bus?

    1. When a lookout is posted
    2. Never
    3. At the school only
    4. If you sound the horn

    Answer: B. Backing is strongly discouraged and never done while students are outside the bus.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.7.3 BackingYou should never back a school bus when students are outside of the bus.

  59. #59

    If you cannot account for a student outside the bus, you should:

    1. Secure the bus, take the key, and check around and underneath it
    2. Honk and drive on
    3. Radio the school and keep going
    4. Wait 30 seconds and leave

    Answer: A. Secure the bus, take the key, and check around and underneath the bus.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.2.2 Loading ProceduresIf you cannot account for a student outside, secure the bus, take the key, and check around and underneath the bus.

  60. #60

    In emergency braking on a school bus with ABS, you should:

    1. Pump the brakes
    2. Use the parking brake
    3. Shift to neutral
    4. Not pump the brakes

    Answer: D. Use only the force needed and do not pump the brakes on a bus with ABS.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.6.3 Braking with ABSin emergency braking, do not pump the brakes on a bus with ABS.

  61. #61

    A student who must cross the road after leaving the bus should first walk to a point at least how far in front of the right corner of the bumper?

    1. 3 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: C. At least 10 feet in front of the right corner of the bumper, staying away from the front of the bus.

    Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual, Section 10.2.3 Students Crossing the RoadwayWalk to a location at least 10 feet in front of the right corner of the bumper
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