ILLINOIS CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST
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When your route is finished, you should conduct a post-trip inspection of the bus. The inspection should include all of the following except:
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Looking for damage or vandalism
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Opening windows and doors
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Looking for sleeping students
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Looking for articles left on the bus
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12.
If the drive wheels begin to spin when accelerating, you should:
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take your foot off the accelerator.
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continue to accelerate.
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set the parking brake.
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brake gently.
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
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convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
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there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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every registered motor vehicle must have at least one mirror.
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you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
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14.
When driving in high winds, you should:
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change lanes frequently.
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increase your speed.
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reduce traction.
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reduce your speed.
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When unloading students, you should:
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get off the bus and stand right next to it.
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have the students remain seated until told to exit.
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invite the students to head toward the door while the bus is still moving.
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None of the above.
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16.
Backing a school bus is:
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usually encouraged.
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strongly discouraged.
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strongly encouraged.
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always safe if you use caution.
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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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All of the above.
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You should position convex mirrors to see:
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at least 1 traffic lane on either side of the bus.
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the front of the rear tires touching the ground.
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the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts.
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All of the above.
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19.
One way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
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take curves at higher speeds.
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make sure you have enough tread on your tires.
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use the controlled braking method.
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have less than 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
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20.
If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:
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get through the drawbridge as quickly as possible.
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stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.
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drive through the drawbridge with caution.
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stop at least 5 feet before the draw of the bridge.
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