ALASKA SCHOOL BUS CDL PRACTICE TEST
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The area to the left of the bus is always considered dangerous because of:
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parked vehicles.
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passing vehicles.
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blind spots.
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12.
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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13.
When approaching a school bus stop, you should:
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activate amber warning lights.
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continuously check all mirrors.
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All of the above.
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14.
When unloading at the school, the driver should:
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ask one of the students to supervise unloading.
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make sure the students are returning to the bus.
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walk through the bus and check for hiding/sleeping students.
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15.
If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:
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stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.
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drive through the drawbridge with caution.
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stop at least 5 feet before the draw of the bridge.
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16.
If your bus gets stuck on a railroad track, you should:
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lead students as far away from the tracks as possible, in the direction of any oncoming train.
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keep students on the bus and contact your dispatcher to explain the situation.
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lead students across the tracks, and have them stand at least 100 feet off tracks.
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17.
Bus drivers:
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must wear a seat belt at all times.
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are required to wear a seat belt only when transporting passengers.
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are exempt from wearing a seat belt.
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18.
ABS:
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does not decrease your stopping distance.
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helps you increase your following distance.
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helps you increase your average speed.
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19.
When driving on a slippery surface, you should do all of the following except:
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adjust braking to conditions.
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not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
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keep a shorter following distance.
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20.
Do not push or tow a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:
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the majority of the passengers agree.
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the distance to be covered is less than 5 miles.
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getting off would be unsafe.
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