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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!
1.
School bus drivers should tell students to exit the bus and walk at least ______ from the side of the bus.
10 feet away
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5 feet away
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8 feet away
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25 feet away
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2.
Before driving your bus, make sure ________ do not have recapped or regrooved tires.
the front wheels
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the rear wheels
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the spare wheels
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None of the above.
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3.
The overhead inside rearview mirror is used to:
allow congested traffic to disperse.
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monitor the blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat.
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monitor passenger activity inside the school bus.
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perform a safe stop at designated unloading areas.
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4.
When approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should:
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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None of the above.
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5.
When unloading students, a bus driver should:
count the number of students to confirm the location of all of them before pulling away from the stop.
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check around and underneath the bus.
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tell students to exit the bus and walk to a position where they can plainly see the driver.
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All of the above.
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6.
Always check the interior of the bus before driving, including:
Handholds and railings
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Floor covering
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Emergency exit handles
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All of the above.
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7.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
applying the brakes firmly.
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swerving to the right.
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taking your foot off the accelerator.
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swerving to the left.
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8.
ABS:
helps increase brake pressure.
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is not required on newer trucks.
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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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9.
When approaching a bus stop, the school bus driver should:
not use the mirrors.
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approach cautiously.
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stop on the sidewalk.
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All of the above.
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10.
You are driving a school bus, When approaching a railroad crossing you should:
activate the 4-way emergency flashers.
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change lanes if possible.
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stop no closer than 5 feet from the tracks.
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cross the tracks in a high gear.
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