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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 your bus is equipped with a roof-mounted strobe light, you should use it:
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when you have limited visibility.
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only in an emergency.
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whenever possible.
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ABS:
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causes your wheels to lock when you break hard.
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gives you more control when you brake.
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is not required on newer trucks.
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When unloading students along the school bus route:
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Have the students remain seated until told to exit.
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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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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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5.
Which of the following is not a rule for using turn signals?
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Don't signal unless another vehicle is behind you
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Cancel your signal after you have turned
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Signal early
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6.
A passive railroad crossing is one that:
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requires you to stop and wait until the traffic control device installed at the crossing tells you to proceed.
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does not have any type of traffic control device.
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has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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7.
If your bus gets stuck on a railroad track, the students:
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should remain on the bus.
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should be evacuated and moved as far away from the tracks as possible.
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should be evacuated and stand near the bus.
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8.
The safety valve is usually set to open at:
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150 psi.
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100 psi.
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200 psi.
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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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park.
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reverse.
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Drivers should adjust their mirrors:
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after driving.
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while driving.
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before driving.
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