MARYLAND SCHOOL BUS CDL 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 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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When approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:
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maintain your safe following distance.
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sound your horn.
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quickly pass the vehicle.
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change lanes quickly.
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Before starting down a hill, you should slow down and shift down:
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to a gear that will cause your brakes to overheat.
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to a speed that you can control without using the brakes hard.
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to a gear that will cause your engine to exceed its redline.
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so you can coast downhill.
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When stopping to pick up students at the bus stop, which of the following comes after all the others?
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Check to confirm that all traffic has stopped before opening the door and signaling students to approach.
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Activate the alternating red lights when traffic is a safe distance from the school bus.
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Activate the alternating amber lights and open the door when traffic is a safe distance from the school bus.
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Place the transmission in park or in neutral and set the parking brake.
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If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
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hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
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check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
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brake hard and pull off the road.
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pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
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When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
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go slowly.
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try to anticipate stops early.
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watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.
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use the engine brake.
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A disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle:
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should not be towed or pushed, unless getting off would be unsafe.
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should be abandoned immediately.
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should only be pushed or towed by another bus.
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should be towed or pushed, unless staying on the bus would be unsafe.
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Your vehicle has air brakes. To stop, you should:
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pump the brake pedal 3 times.
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push the brake pedal down.
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pull the parking brake control knob out.
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release the accelerator, push in the clutch, and shift to Neutral at the same time.
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Baggage and freight should be secured in a way that:
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allows riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency.
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blocks one exit, but allows riders to exit by any remaining window or door in an emergency.
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allows riders to easily identify their baggage before they get off the bus in an emergency.
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allows riders to quickly take their baggage with them in an emergency.
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9.
After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
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the ABS is working properly.
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the ABS is not working properly.
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the ABS oil level is not adequate.
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the ABS is in Neutral.
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10.
The overhead inside rearview mirror is used to:
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allow congested traffic to disperse.
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monitor passenger activity inside the school bus.
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monitor the blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat.
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perform a safe stop at designated unloading areas.
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