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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 Idaho school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The ID 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 Idaho CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this ID CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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If driving a charter bus, you should:
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allow passengers on the bus early.
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not allow passengers on the bus until departure time.
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explain the passenger comfort and safety rules while driving.
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If you realize you are going to be later to your destination than you expected, you should:
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deal with it and accept the delay.
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do your best to avoid the delay.
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speed up.
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Always check the interior of the bus before driving, including:
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Emergency exit handles
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Floor covering
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All of the above.
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The driver MUST evacuate the bus when:
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there is a threat of a fire.
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the position of the bus may change and increase the danger.
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All of the above.
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5.
Vehicles with ABS have ______ ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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orange
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green
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yellow
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Service brakes should:
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be checked before each trip.
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always be checked before applying the brakes.
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only be checked by a mechanic.
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When driving a school bus in strong winds, you should:
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Avoid pulling off the road to wait.
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Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.
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Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
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Before driving your bus, make sure ________ do not have recapped or regrooved tires.
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the rear wheels
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the spare wheels
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the front wheels
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9.
After unloading at the school, you should walk through the bus to:
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make sure no students are returning to the bus.
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to check for items left by students and hiding or sleeping students.
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close the door.
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10.
If you are driving a school bus, the 4-way emergency flashers should:
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never be used.
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be used only when a train is approaching.
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be activated before crossing railroad tracks.
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