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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 Kentucky school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The KY 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 Kentucky CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this KY CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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When changing lanes, you should check your mirrors:
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After you have signaled.
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After you complete the lane change.
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Before you change lanes.
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All of the above.
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Proper adjustment and use of all mirrors is vital to the safe operation of a school bus:
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in order to have the students exit in orderly fashion.
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in order to see 500 feet or 10 bus lengths behind the bus.
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in order to monitor the danger zones around the bus for students, traffic, and other objects.
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All of the above.
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When driving on slippery surfaces, a lack of spray from other vehicles indicates that:
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there is no ice on the road surface.
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the pavement is dry.
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ice has formed on the road.
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the road hasn't started to ice up yet.
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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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do your best to avoid the delay.
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exceed the posted speed limit when no other vehicles are near.
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speed up.
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deal with it and accept the delay.
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Emergency roof hatches:
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must never be opened while driving.
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may be partially opened for fresh air.
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should be left opened as a regular practice.
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None of the above.
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If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
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apply the brakes.
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speed up.
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put the vehicle in reverse.
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stay off the brake.
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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 sleeping students
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Opening windows and doors
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Looking for articles left on the bus
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Looking for damage or vandalism
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When approaching a school bus stop, you should:
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activate amber warning lights.
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continuously check all mirrors.
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approach cautiously.
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All of the above.
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9.
Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?
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If time allows, you should notify your dispatch office of the evacuation conditions, location and type of assistance needed.
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You should never remove the ignition key.
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If time allows, you should close all windows before leaving the bus.
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All of the above.
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10.
A disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle:
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should not be towed or pushed, unless getting off would be unsafe.
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should be towed or pushed, unless staying on the bus would be unsafe.
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should only be pushed or towed by another bus.
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should be abandoned immediately.
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