CDL BUS PRACTICE TEST - MISSISSIPPI
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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 Mississippi school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The MS 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 Mississippi CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this MS CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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If a student drops something in front of the bus, the student should:
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leave the item where it fell, and get the driver's attention and permission to retrieve the item.
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leave the item behind.
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pick up the object as quickly as possible.
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ask the driver to retrieve the item.
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If you are driving a school bus, the 4-way emergency flashers should:
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never be used.
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be used only when a train is approaching.
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be activated before crossing railroad tracks.
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be activated after crossing railroad tracks.
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Rough acceleration:
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is necessary to warm up the engine.
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is recommended during long trips.
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can cause mechanical damage.
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improves gas mileage.
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When loading and unloading students, drivers of a school bus should check their mirrors:
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After extending the stop arm.
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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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In an emergency, before making a decision to evacuate the school bus, if time permits you should:
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tell students to walk at least 10 feet away when they exit the bus.
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release the parking brake.
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contact your dispatcher to explain the situation.
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count the number of students.
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6.
When a school bus is stalled on a railroad-highway crossing, the driver should:
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evacuate the bus and lead the students as far away from railroad tracks as possible and in the direction of any oncoming train.
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evacuate the bus and lead the students upwind of the bus.
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keep the students on the bus to maintain student safety and control.
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evacuate the bus and escort the students to a nearby ditch.
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7.
If you perform the skills test in a vehicle that is not equipped with air brakes:
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you will be restricted from operating vehicles with air brakes.
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you will be required to operate a CMV without hydraulic brakes.
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you will be required to operate vehicles with air brakes.
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you will be required to take the tank vehicle test.
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8.
If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
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accelerate to get through the water as quickly as possible.
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release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
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use the brakes to slow down.
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None of the above.
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9.
If there is a behavior problem on the bus that requires you to pull the bus over, after securing the bus you should:
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put the student off the bus.
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count the number of students to confirm the location of all students before before calling the police.
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stand up and speak respectfully to the offender. If a change of seating is needed, request that the student move to a seat near you.
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immediately call the school administrator or the police to remove the student.
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10.
The inside rearview mirror is used to:
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see hazards ahead.
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see the "danger zone" areas around the bus.
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see the "danger zone" areas insde the bus.
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monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
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