MARYLAND SCHOOL BUS CDL PRACTICE TEST
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Active railroad crossings:
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have a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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require drivers to recognize the crossing, search for any train and decide if there is sufficient space to cross safely.
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do not have any type of traffic control device at the crossing.
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All of the above.
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12.
When approaching a school bus stop, you should:
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activate amber warning lights.
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approach cautiously.
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continuously check all mirrors.
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All of the above.
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13.
Which of the following is NOT true?
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ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
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ABS will change the way you normally brake.
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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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14.
Why should you back toward the driver's side?
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You can more easily correct any steering errors.
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You can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
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Using double clutching requires practice.
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All of the above.
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15.
Road surfaces where water collects can create conditions that cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Which of the following is an indication of standing water?
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Raindrops on the road
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Clear reflections
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Tire splashes
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All of the above.
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16.
To know when to shift, you can use each of the following except:
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engine sounds.
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engine speed.
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perception distance.
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road speed.
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17.
If your ABS fails:
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the first step is to get the vehicle off the road and stop.
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you will still have normal brake functions.
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you will have no brake function, and could lose control.
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your tires might grab unexpectedly and you could lose control.
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18.
Properly adjusted outside left and right side flat mirrors should allow the driver to see:
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the front bumper.
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the rear tires touching the ground.
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the front tires touching the ground.
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at least 1 traffic lane on either side of the bus.
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19.
When loading or unloading passengers, put the transmission:
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second gear.
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in Neutral.
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in first gear.
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in reverse.
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20.
ABS helps you:
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lock your wheels.
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keep the wheels from locking up.
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decrease your overall stopping distance.
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decrease your average speed.
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