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COLORADO SCHOOL BUS CDL PRACTICE TEST

11. Air brakes use ________ to make the brakes work.
compressed gases
compressed gas cylinders
compressed oil
compressed air
12. The heavier the vehicle:
the less work the brakes must do to stop it.
the higher the center of gravity will be.
the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
None of the above.
13. When you need to brake, you should warn the drivers behind:
by changing lanes.
by turning on the 4-way emergency flashers.
by flashing your brake lights.
by making gestures.
14. ABS:
helps increase brake pressure.
is not required on newer trucks.
gives you more control when you brake.
causes your wheels to lock when you break hard.
15. In an emergency:
stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
stopping is always the best thing to do.
you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
16. The area to the left of the bus is always considered dangerous because of:
passing pedestrians.
blind spots.
passing vehicles.
parked vehicles.
17. The standee line:
tells the school bus driver where to steer.
is part of the braking system.
is used at bus stops.
shows riders where they cannot stand.
18. When doing a school bus inspection, school bus drivers must also check:
the emergency kit.
the alternately flashing red lights indicator.
the strobe light, if equipped.
All of the above.
19. If your bus is equipped with a roof-mounted strobe light, you should use it:
whenever possible.
only at night.
when you have limited visibility.
only in an emergency.
20. At passive railroad crossings, even if there are active railroad signals that indicate the tracks are clear, you must _________  to be sure it is safe to proceed.
go, stop and listen
listen, look and stop
stop, look, and listen
go, look and put the transmission in neutral
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