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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 Michigan school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The MI 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 Michigan CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this MI CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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Antifreeze:
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helps the engine only under hot conditions.
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helps the engine only when the temperature is below freezing.
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helps the engine under hot conditions as well as cold conditions.
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While crossing railroad tracks, you should:
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shift down.
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not shift gears.
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shift up.
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Most fatalities occur to students who are:
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inside the bus.
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outside the bus during the loading/unloading process.
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sitting in the rear or front seats.
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How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
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Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
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Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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All of the above.
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Depending on the length and width of a school bus, the blind spot behind the bus could extend up to:
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100 feet
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200 feet
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400 feet
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If driving a new vehicle, you should familiarize yourself with the controls and equipment:
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before you start driving.
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as you drive.
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within the first 50 miles.
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When checking your mirrors you should:
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use both mirrors.
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only use the passenger side mirror.
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only use the driver side mirror.
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
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convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
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you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
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there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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9.
To make the brakes work, air brakes use:
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nitrogen.
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hydraulic air.
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compressed air.
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Carry-on baggage should be placed:
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in a way that allows passengers to exit by any window or door in an emergency.
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below the bus.
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in the aisle.
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