ALABAMA CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST
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Your vehicle has air brakes. To stop, you should:
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pull the parking brake control knob out.
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release the accelerator, push in the clutch, and shift to Neutral at the same time.
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push the brake pedal down.
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pump the brake pedal 3 times.
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12.
When students load and unload, what should the driver do?
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supervise the process.
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plan the route.
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ask the students to be quick.
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All of the above.
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13.
How should you brake when driving a bus with ABS?
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Brake as you always have.
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Pump the brakes as usual.
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Always try to fully apply the brakes.
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None of the above.
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14.
If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
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stop on the roadway if possible.
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brake as hard as possible.
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call your supervisor for instructions.
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stay off the brake
until your vehicle has slowed down.
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15.
In an emergency, before making a decision to evacuate the school bus, if time permits you should:
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count the number of students.
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contact your dispatcher to explain the situation.
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tell students to walk at least 10 feet away when they exit the bus.
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release the parking brake.
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16.
When you double your speed, the braking distance is:
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2 times longer.
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3 times longer.
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the same.
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4 times longer.
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17.
Properly adjusted outside convex mirrors should allow school bus drivers to see:
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the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
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the entire area in front of the bus.
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the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts.
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all of the students.
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18.
If ABS is not working:
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you should use the parking brake.
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you will not have any brakes.
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you will still have brakes.
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you should use the emergency brake.
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19.
When backing, you should:
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back quickly.
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only use mirror on the driver's side.
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use the mirrors on both sides.
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back and turn toward the right side whenever possible.
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20.
Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?
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If time allows, you should notify your dispatch office of the evacuation conditions, location and type of assistance needed.
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You should never remove the ignition key.
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If time allows, you should close all windows before leaving the bus.
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All of the above.
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