CDL BUS PRACTICE TEST - MASSACHUSETTS
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If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
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brake hard and pull off the road.
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check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
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pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
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hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
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When changing lanes, you should check your mirrors:
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After you complete the lane change.
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Before you change lanes.
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After you have signaled.
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All of the above.
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13.
If you perform the skills test in a vehicle that is not equipped with air brakes:
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you will be required to operate vehicles with air brakes.
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you will be restricted from operating vehicles with air brakes.
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you will be required to operate a CMV without hydraulic brakes.
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you will be required to take the tank vehicle test.
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14.
The safety valve is usually set to open at:
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200 psi.
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150 psi.
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75 psi.
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100 psi.
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15.
Depending on the length and width of a school bus, the blind spot behind the bus could extend up to:
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200 feet
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150 feet
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100 feet
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400 feet
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16.
The stop signal arm and flashing red signals of a school bus must be used only:
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when the school bus is stopped on a street or highway to load or unload students.
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during sharp turns.
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in heavy rain.
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in heavy traffic.
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In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you don't see the car. If you wish to change lanes, you should:
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wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
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assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
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ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
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None of the above.
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18.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
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applying the brakes firmly.
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swerving to the left.
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taking your foot off the accelerator.
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swerving to the right.
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19.
When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:
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be closed.
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stay open.
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have a red door light turned on.
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None of the above.
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20.
Pre-trip inspections:
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should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
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should always be done in the same order.
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should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.
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are optional when the driver is familiar with the vehicle.
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