CDL School Bus Test (2024) - FREE LA CDL Bus Practice Test

1. Service brakes should:

be checked before each trip.
only be checked by a mechanic.
always be checked before applying the brakes.
All of the above.

2. Properly adjusted crossover mirrors allow you to see:

the right and left front tires touching the ground.
the entire area in front of the bus.
the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
All of the above.

3. During an emergency student safety is generally best maintained by:

having the students stand at least 50 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
leading students as far away from the bus as possible.
keeping students on the bus.
leading students downwind of the bus if fire is present.

4. You should position convex mirrors to see:

at least 1 traffic lane on either side of the bus.
the front of the rear tires touching the ground.
the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts.
All of the above.

5. If you are driving a school bus, the 4-way emergency flashers should:

never be used.
be activated after crossing railroad tracks.
be used only when a train is approaching.
be activated before crossing railroad tracks.

6. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
All of the above.

7. Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:

applying the brakes firmly.
taking your foot off the accelerator.
swerving to the right.
swerving to the left.

8. After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:

the ABS is in Neutral.
the ABS oil level is not adequate.
the ABS is not working properly.
the ABS is working properly.

9. Baggage and freight should be secured in a way that:

blocks one exit, but allows riders to exit by any remaining window or door in an emergency.
allows riders to easily identify their baggage before they get off the bus in an emergency.
allows riders to quickly take their baggage with them in an emergency.
allows riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency.

10. When students board, you should:

LA CDL SCHOOL BUS TEST - PRACTICE TEST