MD CDL SCHOOL BUS TEST - PRACTICE TEST

11. The brake and accelerator interlock system (if your bus has one):
should never be used in place of the parking brake.
applies the brakes when the rear door is closed.
should be used in place of the service brake.
is used to shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
12. In an emergency:
stopping is always the best thing to do.
you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
13. If there is a behavior problem on the bus that requires you to pull the bus over, after securing the bus you should:
stand up and speak respectfully to the offender. If a change of seating is needed, request that the student move to a seat near you.
count the number of students to confirm the location of all students before before calling the police.
put the student off the bus.
immediately call the school administrator or the police to remove the student.
14. When doing a school bus inspection, school bus drivers must also check:
the alternately flashing red lights indicator.
the strobe light, if equipped.
the emergency kit.
All of the above.
15. ABS:
causes your wheels to lock when you break hard.
gives you more control when you brake.
is not required on newer trucks.
helps increase brake pressure.
16. If the road is icy, you should:
reduce speed to a crawl and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
put the transmission in neutral and stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down, then pull off the road and stop.
maintain your current speed and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
All of the above.
17. The blind spot for outside left and right side flat mirrors is:
immediately below and in front of each mirror.
behind each mirror.
to the left of each mirror.
above each mirror.
18. When unloading students, you should:
invite the students to head toward the door while the bus is still moving.
get off the bus and stand right next to it.
have the students remain seated until told to exit.
None of the above.
19. Before crossing railroad tracks you should:
place the transmission in first gear.
stay to the left of the roadway if possible.
open the service door and driver's window to look and listen for approaching trains.
stop no closer than 100 feet from the nearest rail.
20. What should you do if you miss a student's unloading stop?
Turn on the right turn signal and try to stop to unload the student.
Back up whenever possible.
Do not back up, and follow the local procedure.
None of the above.
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