CDL BUS PRACTICE TEST - ALABAMA
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Why should you back toward the driver's side?
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Using double clutching requires practice.
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You can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
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You can more easily correct any steering errors.
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All of the above.
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12.
Before crossing railroad tracks you should:
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stop no closer than 100 feet from the nearest rail.
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stay to the left of the roadway if possible.
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place the transmission in first gear.
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open the service door and driver's window to look and listen for approaching trains.
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13.
When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, the braking distance:
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stays about the same.
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doubles.
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increases slightly.
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is 4 times longer.
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14.
You are driving a school bus, When approaching a railroad crossing you should:
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stop no closer than 5 feet from the tracks.
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cross the tracks in a high gear.
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activate the 4-way emergency flashers.
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change lanes if possible.
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15.
To ensure passenger safety during loading and unloading, bus drivers should:
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always ensure that passengers are safely on the bus before closing the door(s).
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start and stop as smoothly as possible.
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allow passengers enough time to sit down or brace themselves before departing.
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All of the above.
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When you need to brake, you should warn the drivers behind:
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by turning on the 4-way emergency flashers.
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by changing lanes.
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by making gestures.
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by flashing your brake lights.
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When arriving at a destination, it is best to tell passengers to take their carry-ons with them:
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after stopping.
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at least twice.
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before coming to a complete stop.
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as they get off the bus.
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18.
When going down a hill, you should downshift:
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at the bottom of the hill.
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as you go downhill.
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after starting down a hill.
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before you start going downhill.
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19.
Properly adjusted outside left and right side flat mirrors should allow the driver to see:
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the rear tires touching the ground.
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at least 1 traffic lane on either side of the bus.
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the front tires touching the ground.
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the front bumper.
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20.
The standee line is:
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is a line that passengers must stand on.
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a line on the floor of the bus showing the driver where the riders cannot stand.
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a line on the floor of the bus showing riders where they cannot stand.
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a line on the floor of the bus showing riders where the driver cannot stand.
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