KENTUCKY CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST
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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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The posted speed for a curve:
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may not be safe for a bus.
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is always safe for all vehicles.
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is safe for a bus.
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is safe for all vehicles except motorcycles.
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How far should you look ahead when driving? At least:
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20 to 25 seconds
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8 to 12 seconds
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5 to 8 seconds
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12 to 15 seconds
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What should you be able to see if the outside convex mirrors are adjusted properly?
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The entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, the front of the rear tires touching the ground, and at least 1 traffic lane on either side of the bus.
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The area from the front of the bus to the service door and all of the students, including the heads of the students right behind you.
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The entire area in front of the bus, the right and left front tires touching the ground, and the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
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The top of the rear window in the top of the mirror, and all of the students.
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Students should board the bus:
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without watching their step.
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two at a time.
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three at a time.
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in single file.
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If your school bus is equipped with ABS, it will have:
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a red ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.
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a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.
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an ABS certification on the driver’s side area of the bus.
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None of the above.
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To ensure rider safety, bus drivers should always check the interior of the bus before driving. Aisles and stairwells should always be:
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reserved for seniors.
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clear.
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placarded.
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clean.
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The header board, if equipped, should:
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not be used in case of a crash or emergency stop.
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never be used for cargo.
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can be dangerous.
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block the forward movement of any cargo you carry.
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Carry-on baggage:
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may be left in the aisle.
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should not be left in the aisle.
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must be left in the aisle.
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None of the above.
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Which of the following is NOT true?
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ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
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ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
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ABS will change the way you normally brake.
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ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
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Pre-trip inspections:
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are optional when the driver is familiar with the vehicle.
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should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
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should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.
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should always be done in the same order.
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KY School Bus Test
| Number of questions: | 20 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 16 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
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