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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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Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
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taking your foot off the accelerator.
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swerving to the right.
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applying the brakes firmly.
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swerving to the left.
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You should NOT use the parking brakes if:
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the brakes are very hot.
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the brakes are too dry.
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the brakes are cold.
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All of the above.
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When approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should:
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maintain your current speed.
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speed up to get through the light.
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start slowing down and be ready to stop.
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None of the above.
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The brake and accelerator interlock system (if your bus has one):
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applies the brakes when the rear door is closed.
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is used to shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
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should never be used in place of the parking brake.
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should be used in place of the service brake.
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5.
When crossing railroad tracks, you should:
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try to pass slower vehicles.
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not stop.
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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shift gears while crossing the tracks.
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After stopping, you should:
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Activate the alternating amber lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
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Turn on the right turn signal indicator.
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Activate the alternating red lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
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Have the students board the school bus as quickly as possible.
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7.
Regrooved tires:
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cannot be used on the front wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the rear wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the wheels of buses.
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None of the above.
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8.
If you cannot make a right turn without entering another traffic lane, you should:
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turn wide before you start the turn.
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turn wide as you complete the turn.
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swing wide to the left before starting the turn.
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watch out for vehicles coming toward you and back up for them.
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When changing lanes, you should check your mirrors:
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After you complete the lane change.
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Before you change lanes.
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After you have signaled.
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All of the above.
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10.
If an evacuation is in the best interest of safety, after determining the best type of evacuation what should you do next?
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Protect the scene.
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Walk through the bus to ensure no students remain on the bus.
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Secure the bus.
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Order the evacuation.
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