SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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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 District of Columbia school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The DC 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 District of Columbia CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this DC CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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If a student drops something in front of the bus, the student should:
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ask the driver to retrieve the item.
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pick up the object as quickly as possible.
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leave the item where it fell, and get the driver's attention and permission to retrieve the item.
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leave the item behind.
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Bus drivers:
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are required to wear a seat belt only when driving in construction zones.
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must wear a seat belt at all times.
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are required to wear a seat belt only when transporting passengers.
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are exempt from wearing a seat belt.
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To know if your vehicle is equipped with ABS, look for:
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the ABS shipping paper.
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a yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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the ABS logo on the steering wheel.
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an ABS placard.
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4.
If the ABS is not working:
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you still have normal brake functions.
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the vehicle will have weak brakes.
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the vehicle will have no brakes.
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None of the above.
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If driving a new vehicle, you should familiarize yourself with the controls and equipment:
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within the first 50 miles.
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after pulling into a service station.
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as you drive.
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before you start driving.
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When approaching the bus stop, you should activate the lights approximately _______ before the bus stop.
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15 seconds
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5-10 seconds
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25 seconds
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4-6 seconds
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When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
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use the engine brake.
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try to anticipate stops early.
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watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.
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go slowly.
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The driver's seat of a bus should have:
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a seat belt.
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a pocket for storage.
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a brake and accelerator interlock system.
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an emergency exit handle.
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9.
What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning?
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Apply the brakes and countersteer to regain control of the vehicle.
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Release the accelerator and push in the clutch to let the wheels turn freely.
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Leave the road completely.
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Accelerate slightly, then push in the clutch to slow down.
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10.
One way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
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have less than 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
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use the controlled braking method.
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take curves at higher speeds.
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make sure you have enough tread on your tires.
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