SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST MINNESOTA

11. If you experience a tire failure, do NOT:
when the vehicle has slowed down, brake very gently, pull off the road, and stop.
apply the brakes as hard as you can.
stay off the brake (unless you're about to run into something).
hold the steering wheel firmly.
12. When parked on the side of the road, you should:
activate the right turn signal.
flash your brake lights.
turn off all lights.
use the 4-way emergency flashers.
13. Before leaving a bus stop, you should:
walk through the bus to check for items left by students.
walk through the bus to check for sleeping students.
walk through the bus and around the bus to look for open windows and doors.
make sure no students are around or returning to the bus.
14. When you need to brake, you should warn the drivers behind:
by making gestures.
by turning on the 4-way emergency flashers.
by flashing your brake lights.
by changing lanes.
15. The header board, if equipped, should:
not be used in case of a crash or emergency stop.
block the forward movement of any cargo you carry.
can be dangerous.
never be used for cargo.
16. When backing, you should:
back and turn toward the right side whenever possible.
only use mirror on the driver's side.
back quickly.
use the mirrors on both sides.
17. If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
call your supervisor for instructions.
stop on the roadway if possible.
brake as hard as possible.
stay off the brake until your vehicle has slowed down.
18. Of all the space around your vehicle, the most important is:
the area ahead of the vehicle.
the area behind the vehicle.
the area to the sides of the vehicle.
All areas around the vehicle are equally important.
19. When dealing with a disruptive rider, you should:
give the rider a cup of coffee.
call for help.
discharge such rider immediately.
discharge the rider at the next scheduled stop.
20. School bus drivers should tell students to exit the bus and walk at least ______ from the side of the bus.
8 feet away
25 feet away
5 feet away
10 feet away
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