SCHOOL BUS CDL TEST DC - PRACTICE TEST

11. When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, the braking distance:
is 4 times longer.
doubles.
increases slightly.
stays about the same.
12. When changing lanes, you should:
not use your mirrors.
not use your turn signals.
do it quickly.
None of the above.
13. If you realize you are going to be later to your destination than you expected, you should:
do your best to avoid the delay.
deal with it and accept the delay.
exceed the posted speed limit when no other vehicles are near.
speed up.
14. You should use the overhead inside rearview mirror to:
see the front bumper "danger zone" area in front of the bus.
see what is happening on the bus.
to monitor the left and right sides of the bus at a wide angle.
to monitor traffic and check clearances.
15. In an emergency:
you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
stopping is always the best thing to do.
stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
16. If your bus has a manual transmission, when crossing railroad tracks you should never:
proceed carefully.
use your brakes.
change gears.
listen and look in both directions for trains.
17. When driving, you should check your mirrors:
only when there may be a problem.
regularly.
every 4 seconds.
every 10 seconds.
18. During an emergency student safety is generally best maintained by:
leading students downwind of the bus if fire is present.
leading students as far away from the bus as possible.
having the students stand at least 50 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
keeping students on the bus.
19. At railroad-highway crossings, if the gate comes down after you have started across:
back up until you are completely off the tracks.
come to a complete stop and call your dispatcher.
drive through the gate even if it means you will break it.
cross the tracks in a low gear.
20. When approaching a school bus stop, you should activate alternating flashing amber warning lights at least ________ before the stop or in accordance with state law.
200 feet or approximately 5–10 seconds
800 feet or approximately 20-40 seconds
400 feet or approximately 10-20 seconds
100 feet or approximately 3–5 seconds
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