SCHOOL BUS CDL TEST AK - PRACTICE TEST
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The school bus endorsement applies to applicants who wish to drive a school bus in any Class A or B CDL. To add an S endorsement to your CLP/CDL, you must pass the Alaska school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The AK CDL bus test consists of 20 questions, and you'll need at least 16 correct answers to pass (80%). The knowledge test covers the following sections of the Alaska CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this AK CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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When passing a parked vehicle, which of the following is the only thing you do NOT need to watch out for?
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Lights coming on
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Passenger door opening
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Wheels starting to turn
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2.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
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increase your speed very gradually.
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make quick changes.
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open up room in front of you.
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When you are about to pass a vehicle, you should:
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assume they don't see you.
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slow down.
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make gestures.
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When approaching a school bus stop, you should activate alternating flashing amber warning lights at least ________ before the stop or in accordance with state law.
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100 feet or approximately 3–5 seconds
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200 feet or approximately 5–10 seconds
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400 feet or approximately 10-20 seconds
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5.
Properly adjusted outside left and right side flat mirrors should allow the driver to see:
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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 rear tires touching the ground.
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The overhead inside rearview mirror is used to:
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monitor passenger activity inside the school bus.
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perform a safe stop at designated unloading areas.
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monitor the blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat.
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When changing lanes, you should:
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do it quickly so other vehicles won't get into the lane.
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turn sharply.
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do it slowly, so a driver you did not see may have a chance to honk their horn.
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Emergency roof hatches:
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must never be opened while driving.
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may be partially opened for fresh air.
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should be left opened as a regular practice.
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Proper adjustment and use of all mirrors is vital to the safe operation of a school bus:
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in order to monitor the danger zones around the bus for students, traffic, and other objects.
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in order to see 500 feet or 10 bus lengths behind the bus.
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in order to have the students exit in orderly fashion.
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10.
When a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, what should you do first?
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Brake lightly and hold the steering wheel firmly.
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Hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brakes.
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Use controlled or stab braking.
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