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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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If a worker is close to the roadway in a work zone, you should:
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drive at the posted speed limit.
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pull off the road and stop.
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reduce your speed below the posted speed limit.
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Before crossing railroad tracks you should:
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stop no closer than 100 feet from the nearest rail.
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place the transmission in first gear.
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open the service door and driver's window to look and listen for approaching trains.
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If ABS is not working:
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you should use the emergency brake.
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you should use the parking brake.
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you will still have brakes.
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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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When backing, you should:
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use the mirrors on both sides.
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only use mirror on the driver's side.
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back quickly.
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To recognize distracted drivers, you should watch for all of the following except:
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Students sitting on a bench waiting for a bus.
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Drivers who are involved in conversations with their passengers.
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Vehicles traveling at inconsistent speeds.
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Always check the interior of the bus before driving, including:
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Emergency exit handles
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Floor covering
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All of the above.
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Active railroad crossings:
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require drivers to recognize the crossing, search for any train and decide if there is sufficient space to cross safely.
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have a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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do not have any type of traffic control device at the crossing.
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When loading and unloading students, drivers of a school bus should check their mirrors:
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After closing the door.
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After entering the traffic.
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Continuously
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During unloading, if the school bus driver cannot account for a student outside the bus, the driver should:
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secure the bus, and check around and underneath the bus.
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assume the student got back on the bus.
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walk through the bus to ensure the students is not on the bus.
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