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SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST ARKANSAS

11. When stopping to pick up students, the driver should park at least 10 feet away from the students. Why?
Because this forces the students to walk to the bus and have a better view of their own movements.
Because this forces the driver to watch the rear of the vehicle by looking out the side window.
Because this forces the students to walk to the bus so the driver has a better view of their movements.
Because this forces the students to cross the street to walk to the bus.
12. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should:
accelerate.
apply the brakes and turn in the direction of the skid.
stop braking.
None of the above.
13. If the drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
take your foot off the accelerator.
accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.
apply your brakes all the way.
wait 4-5 seconds before applying the accelerator.
14. When you are being tailgated, you should:
increase your following distance to create a buffer zone.
signal the tailgater when it's safe to pass you.
flash your brake lights.
All of the above.
15. Before crossing railroad tracks you should:
stop no closer than 100 feet from the nearest rail.
place the transmission in first gear.
open the service door and driver's window to look and listen for approaching trains.
stay to the left of the roadway if possible.
16. When approaching a bus stop, the school bus driver should:
approach cautiously.
not use the mirrors.
stop on the sidewalk.
All of the above.
17. Of all the space around your vehicle, the most important is:
the area behind the vehicle.
All areas around the vehicle are equally important.
the area ahead of the vehicle.
the area to the sides of the vehicle.
18. To ensure rider safety, bus drivers should always check the interior of the bus before driving. Aisles and stairwells should always be:
clean.
placarded.
clear.
reserved for seniors.
19. After stopping, you should:
Turn on the right turn signal indicator.
Have the students board the school bus as quickly as possible.
Activate the alternating amber lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
Activate the alternating red lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
20. A passive railroad crossing is one that:
does not have any type of traffic control device.
has at least two traffic control devices installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
requires you to stop and wait until the traffic control device installed at the crossing tells you to proceed.
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