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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 Florida school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The FL 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 Florida CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this FL CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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The most students are killed each year:
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in crashes involving buses and motorcycles.
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by drunk school bus drivers.
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while getting on and off the bus.
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as passengers inside of a school bus.
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Pre-trip inspections:
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should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.
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should always be done in the same order.
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should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
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are optional when the driver is familiar with the vehicle.
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When stopping, drivers should bring the school bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least ______ away from students at the bus stop.
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50 feet
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30 feet
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10 feet
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5 feet
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Road surfaces where water collects can create conditions that cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Which of the following is an indication of standing water?
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Tire splashes
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Raindrops on the road
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Clear reflections
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All of the above.
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If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve:
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you are turning too soon.
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you are braking too hard.
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you are driving too fast.
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you are driving too slow.
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When approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:
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maintain your safe following distance.
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quickly pass the vehicle.
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change lanes quickly.
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sound your horn.
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When unloading students along the school bus route:
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Count the number of students while unloading to confirm the location of all students before pulling away from the stop.
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Have the students remain seated until told to exit.
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Check all mirrors.
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All of the above.
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Always check the interior of the bus before driving, including:
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Floor covering
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Handholds and railings
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Emergency exit handles
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All of the above.
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When evacuating the bus, a safe place will be at least _____ off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
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20 feet
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30 feet
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50 feet
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100 feet
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Of all the space around your vehicle, the most important is:
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the area behind the vehicle.
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All areas around the vehicle are equally important.
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the area ahead of the vehicle.
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the area to the sides of the vehicle.
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In Florida, you are eligible to apply for a learner's license at 15 years old. To obtain a full class E driver license, you must wait until you are 16 years old and have held a learner's license for at least one year. Alternatively, you can directly apply for a driver’s license at the age of 18.
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