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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 California school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The CA 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 California CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this CA CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
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the ABS is in Neutral.
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the ABS is not working properly.
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the ABS is working properly.
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To know when to shift, you can use each of the following except:
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road speed.
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engine speed.
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perception distance.
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Brakes out of adjustment can cause the other brakes to:
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last longer.
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apply more braking power.
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overheat and fade.
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4.
Buses must never carry:
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radioactive materials in the space occupied by people.
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oxygen medically prescribed for, in the possession of a passenger, and in a container designed for personal use.
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emergency hospital supplies.
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If you are loading students along the route and cannot account for a student, you should:
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ask other students if they saw the missing students.
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secure the bus, adjust the mirrors and prepare to leave.
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secure the bus, take the key and check around and underneath the bus.
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When your route is finished, you should conduct a post-trip inspection of the bus. The inspection should include all of the following except:
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Looking for articles left on the bus
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Opening windows and doors
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Looking for sleeping students
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When backing, you should back and turn toward the driver's side:
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so you can back in a straight line.
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so you can see the shoulder of the road.
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so you can see better.
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How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?
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Pump the brake repeatedly
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Step on and off the brake pedal several times
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Brake as you always have.
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9.
The overhead inside rearview mirror is used to:
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monitor the blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat.
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perform a safe stop at designated unloading areas.
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monitor passenger activity inside the school bus.
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10.
All stops should be approved by __________ prior to making the stop.
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the school district
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the bus driver
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the department of transportation
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