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SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST MARYLAND

11. If you experience a tire failure, do NOT:
stay off the brake (unless you're about to run into something).
hold the steering wheel firmly.
apply the brakes as hard as you can.
when the vehicle has slowed down, brake very gently, pull off the road, and stop.
12. When using outside left and right side flat mirrors, the blind spot behind the bus usually extends:
300 to 500 feet.
10 to 50 feet.
30 to 50 feet.
50 to 150 feet.
13. Backing a school bus is:
strongly discouraged.
strongly encouraged.
always safe if you use caution.
usually encouraged.
14. You should adjust the outside left and right side flat mirrors so you can see:
the right and left front tires touching the ground.
the rear tires touching the ground.
400 feet behind the bus.
All of the above.
15. The driver MUST evacuate the bus when:
there is an imminent danger of an accident.
there is a threat of a fire.
the position of the bus may change and increase the danger.
All of the above.
16. Air brakes use ________ to make the brakes work.
compressed gases
compressed air
compressed oil
compressed gas cylinders
17. Texting while operating a commercial motor vehicle is:
illegal.
acceptable if you are contacting your supervisor.
acceptable if you are contacting your dispacther.
only allowed at night.
18. When changing lanes, you should check your mirrors:
After you have signaled.
After you complete the lane change.
Before you change lanes.
All of the above.
19. When unloading students at the school, you should:
leave the driver's compartment and keeping the key in the ignition.
close the door and release the parking brake.
secure the bus by turning off the ignition switch.
have the students stand until told to exit.
20. Buses may carry:
drugs.
small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D.
emergency hospital supplies.
All of the above.
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