SCHOOL BUS CDL TEST DC - PRACTICE TEST
11.
When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, the braking distance:
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is 4 times longer.
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doubles.
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increases slightly.
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stays about the same.
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12.
When changing lanes, you should:
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not use your mirrors.
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not use your turn signals.
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do it quickly.
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None of the above.
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13.
If you realize you are going to be later to your destination than you expected, you should:
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do your best to avoid the delay.
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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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speed up.
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14.
You should use the overhead inside rearview mirror to:
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see the front bumper "danger zone" area in front of the bus.
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see what is happening on the bus.
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to monitor the left and right sides of the bus at a wide angle.
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to monitor traffic and check clearances.
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15.
In an emergency:
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you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
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you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
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stopping is always the best thing to do.
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stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
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16.
If your bus has a manual transmission, when crossing railroad tracks you should never:
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proceed carefully.
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use your brakes.
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change gears.
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listen and look in both directions for trains.
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17.
When driving, you should check your mirrors:
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only when there may be a problem.
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regularly.
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every 4 seconds.
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every 10 seconds.
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18.
During an emergency student safety is generally best maintained by:
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leading students downwind of the bus if fire is present.
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leading students as far away from the bus as possible.
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having the students stand at least 50 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
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keeping students on the bus.
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19.
At railroad-highway crossings, if the gate comes down after you have started across:
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back up until you are completely off the tracks.
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come to a complete stop and call your dispatcher.
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drive through the gate even if it means you will break it.
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cross the tracks in a low gear.
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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.
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200 feet or approximately 5–10 seconds
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800 feet or approximately 20-40 seconds
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400 feet or approximately 10-20 seconds
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100 feet or approximately 3–5 seconds
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