CDL BUS PRACTICE TEST - COLORADO
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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 Colorado school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The CO 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 Colorado CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this CO CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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ABS:
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always shortens your overall stopping distance.
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keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications.
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allows you to drive faster.
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helps increase brake pressure.
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You should NOT use the parking brakes if:
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the brakes are cold.
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the brakes are very hot.
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the brakes are too dry.
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All of the above.
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In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you don't see the car. If you wish to change lanes, you should:
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wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
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ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
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assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
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None of the above.
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If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve, the bus:
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has good traction.
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is going too slow.
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is going too fast.
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is going at the proper speed.
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When inspecting your bus, make sure that:
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seats are safe for riders.
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signaling devices are working.
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emergency exit handles are in safe working condition.
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all of the above have been checked.
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Buses must never carry:
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irritating material.
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small arms ammunition labeled ORM-D.
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emergency hospital supplies.
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All of the above.
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When changing lanes, you should check your mirrors:
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After you have signaled.
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Before you change lanes.
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After you complete the lane change.
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All of the above.
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If your bus gets stuck on a railroad track, you should:
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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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keep students on the bus and call for help.
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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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If you realize you are going to be later to your destination than you expected, you should:
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deal with it and accept the delay.
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exceed the posted speed limit when no other vehicles are near.
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do your best to avoid the delay.
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speed up.
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A school bus driver must evacuate the bus when:
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the bus is stalled on a railroad crossing.
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the bus is stalled on the shoulder of a 4-lane divided highway and it's snowing.
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you have pull off the road and stop.
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the ABS is not working properly.
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