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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 Minnesota school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The MN 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 Minnesota CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this MN CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is:
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the speed of traffic.
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slower than the speed of other traffic.
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the posted speed limit.
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slightly higher than the speed of other traffic.
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2.
A passive railroad crossing is one that:
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has at least two traffic control devices installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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requires you to stop and wait until the traffic control device installed at the crossing tells you to proceed.
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does not have any type of traffic control device.
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has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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When driving a school bus in strong winds, you should:
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Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.
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Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
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Avoid pulling off the road to wait.
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All of the above.
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4.
The heavier the vehicle:
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the higher the center of gravity will be.
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the less work the brakes must do to stop it.
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the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
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None of the above.
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5.
Drivers should adjust their mirrors:
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before driving.
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while driving.
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after driving.
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None of the above.
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If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve:
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you are driving too fast.
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you are turning too soon.
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you are braking too hard.
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you are driving too slow.
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When going down a hill, you should downshift:
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as you go downhill.
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after starting down a hill.
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at the bottom of the hill.
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before you start going downhill.
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8.
Before driving your bus, you must:
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review the inspection report.
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clean the interior.
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ensure the emergency exit door is open.
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All of the above.
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9.
Buses must never carry:
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radioactive materials in the space occupied by people.
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emergency hospital supplies.
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oxygen medically prescribed for, in the possession of a passenger, and in a container designed for personal use.
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All of the above.
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10.
You should use the overhead inside rearview mirror to:
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see the front bumper "danger zone" area in front of the bus.
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see what is happening on the bus.
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to monitor traffic and check clearances.
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to monitor the left and right sides of the bus at a wide angle.
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