CONNECTICUT CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST

11. The overhead inside rearview mirror is used to:
monitor passenger activity inside the school bus.
perform a safe stop at designated unloading areas.
allow congested traffic to disperse.
monitor the blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat.
12. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
leave the road completely.
13. After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
the ABS is in Neutral.
the ABS is working properly.
the ABS is not working properly.
the ABS oil level is not adequate.
14. If a rider wants to board the bus with a car battery, the bus driver should:
instruct the rider to sit next to the exit doors.
call the police.
not allow the rider to carry on the battery.
inspect the battery before allowing the rider to carry it on board.
15. At drawbridges that do not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you must stop at least _______ before the draw of the bridge.
75 feet
15 feet
30 feet
50 feet
16. The area to the left of the bus is always considered dangerous because of:
parked vehicles.
passing vehicles.
blind spots.
passing pedestrians.
17. If the safety relief valve in the air brake system releases air:
this will supply more power to the drive wheels.
this will supply more power to the brakes.
something is wrong.
the valve is fully operational.
18. When driving in very hot weather, you may have to:
increase your speed until the tires cool off.
watch out for black ice.
reduce your speed to prevent overheating.
decrease your following distance.
19. Buses must never carry more than _______ total of allowed hazardous materials.
500 pounds
200 pounds
250 pounds
75 pounds
20. If a student drops something in front of the bus, the student should:
leave the item where it fell, and get the driver's attention and permission to retrieve the item.
ask the driver to retrieve the item.
leave the item behind.
pick up the object as quickly as possible.
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