KANSAS CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST

11. The area to the left of the bus is always considered dangerous because of:
passing pedestrians.
parked vehicles.
blind spots.
passing vehicles.
12. In an emergency:
stopping is always the best thing to do.
you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
13. Always check the interior of the bus before driving, including:
Floor covering
Handholds and railings
Emergency exit handles
All of the above.
14. It is safer to drive over (rather than to avoid) which of the following?
Cardboard boxes
Plastic containers
Paper and cloth sacks
None of the above.
15. When you are being tailgated, you should:
flash your brake lights.
increase your following distance to create a buffer zone.
signal the tailgater when it's safe to pass you.
All of the above.
16. To recognize distracted drivers, you should watch for all of the following except:
Students sitting on a bench waiting for a bus.
Drivers who are involved in conversations with their passengers.
Drivers talking on the phone.
Vehicles traveling at inconsistent speeds.
17. The brake and accelerator interlock system (if your bus has one):
should be used in place of the service brake.
applies the brakes when the rear door is closed.
should never be used in place of the parking brake.
is used to shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
18. The inside rearview mirror is used to:
monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
see hazards ahead.
see the "danger zone" areas insde the bus.
see the "danger zone" areas around the bus.
19. If the drive wheels begin to spin when accelerating, you should:
set the parking brake.
take your foot off the accelerator.
brake gently.
continue to accelerate.
20. You must have at least _____ inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
3/32
2/32
6/32
4/32
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