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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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Hydroplaning is more likely if:
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tire pressure is low.
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tire tread is worn.
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the road is wet.
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All of the above.
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When stopping to pick up students, you should place the vehicle in:
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neutral.
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in second gear.
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park.
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reverse.
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Baggage and freight should be secured in a way that:
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allows riders to easily identify their baggage before they get off the bus in an emergency.
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allows riders to quickly take their baggage with them in an emergency.
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blocks one exit, but allows riders to exit by any remaining window or door in an emergency.
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allows riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency.
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If you perform the skills test in a vehicle that is not equipped with air brakes:
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you will be required to take the tank vehicle test.
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you will be required to operate a CMV without hydraulic brakes.
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you will be restricted from operating vehicles with air brakes.
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you will be required to operate vehicles with air brakes.
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To ensure passenger safety during loading and unloading, bus drivers should:
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allow passengers enough time to sit down or brace themselves before departing.
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start and stop as smoothly as possible.
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always ensure that passengers are safely on the bus before closing the door(s).
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All of the above.
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What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning?
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Release the accelerator and push in the clutch to let the wheels turn freely.
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Apply the brakes and countersteer to regain control of the vehicle.
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Accelerate slightly, then push in the clutch to slow down.
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Leave the road completely.
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In vehicles with air brakes, the air compressor governor:
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controls when the air compressor will pump air into the air storage tanks.
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controls when the air storage tanks will pump air into the air compressor.
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controls how much air the air compressor will pump into the air storage tanks.
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None of the above.
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You should position the overhead inside rearview mirror to see:
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the students in the first three rows.
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the heads of the students right behind you.
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all of the students on the bus.
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the rear of the bus.
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9.
The driver's seat of a bus should have:
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a pocket for storage.
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a seat belt.
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an emergency exit handle.
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a brake and accelerator interlock system.
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10.
Air brakes use ________ to make the brakes work.
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compressed oil
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compressed gases
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compressed gas cylinders
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compressed air
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