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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 Massachusetts school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The MA 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 Massachusetts CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this MA CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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When students board, you should:
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announce the next stop.
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check all mirrors.
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close the door.
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count the number of mirrors.
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Riders getting on or off the bus:
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should not be supervised.
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are likely to be disruptive.
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can stumble and should be supervised.
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should should stand near the back of your vehicle.
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If a rider wants to board the bus with a car battery, the bus driver should:
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instruct the rider to sit next to the exit doors.
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call the police.
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not allow the rider to carry on the battery.
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inspect the battery before allowing the rider to carry it on board.
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Buses must never carry:
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radioactive materials.
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small arms ammunition.
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hospital supplies.
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All of the above.
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Students should board the bus:
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two at a time.
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without watching their step.
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three at a time.
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in single file.
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6.
If you feel drowsy, you should _______ before driving.
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exercise
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drink coffee
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sleep
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listen to upbeat music
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7.
During an emergency student safety is generally best maintained by:
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keeping students on the bus.
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leading students as far away from the bus as possible.
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leading students downwind of the bus if fire is present.
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having the students stand at least 50 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
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If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
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stay off the brake.
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speed up.
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put the vehicle in reverse.
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apply the brakes.
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ABS:
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always shortens your overall stopping distance.
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keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications.
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allows you to drive faster.
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helps increase brake pressure.
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When approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:
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quickly pass the vehicle.
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sound your horn.
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change lanes quickly.
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maintain your safe following distance.
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