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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 Maryland school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The MD 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 Maryland CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this MD CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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The standee line:
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tells the school bus driver where to steer.
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is used at bus stops.
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shows riders where they cannot stand.
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is part of the braking system.
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When driving at night, to avoid glare from oncoming vehicles you should:
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put your own high beams on when other drivers do not put their low beams on.
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wear sunglasses.
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look directly at lights of oncoming vehicles.
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look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking.
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3.
The header board, if equipped, should:
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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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not be used in case of a crash or emergency stop.
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4.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
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turn on your taillights.
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make quick changes.
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open up room in front of you.
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increase your speed very gradually.
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______are mounted on the front corners of the bus.
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Emergency doors
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Warning devices
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Outside left and right side rearview mirrors
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Outside left and right side cross view mirrors
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6.
When dealing with a drunk or disruptive rider, you must:
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take this rider to the closest police department.
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ensure the rider's safety, as well as that of others.
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discharge the disruptive rider immediately.
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All of the above.
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7.
As a general rule, during an emergency student safety is best maintained by:
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evacuating the bus.
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keeping students on the bus.
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immediately coming to a complete and sudden stop.
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planning the evacuation well in advance.
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8.
Regrooved tires:
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cannot be used on the front wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the rear wheels of buses.
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None of the above.
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9.
If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:
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stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.
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drive through the drawbridge with caution.
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stop at least 5 feet before the draw of the bridge.
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get through the drawbridge as quickly as possible.
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10.
Bus drivers:
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are required to wear a seat belt only when driving in construction zones.
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are required to wear a seat belt only when transporting passengers.
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are exempt from wearing a seat belt.
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must wear a seat belt at all times.
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