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