MISSISSIPPI CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST
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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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Carry-on baggage:
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should not be left in the aisle.
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must be left in the aisle.
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may be left in the aisle.
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None of the above.
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2.
If the ABS is not working:
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you still have normal brake functions.
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the vehicle will have weak brakes.
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the vehicle will have no brakes.
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None of the above.
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3.
If there is a serious behavior problem on the bus, you should:
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ask the student to move to the back of the bus and be respectful of others.
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stop the bus in a safe location off the road, secure the bus and remind the offender of the expected behavior.
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pull the bus over and put the student off the bus.
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keep checking the rearview mirror to write an accurate report of what happened.
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When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:
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have a red door light turned on.
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stay open.
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be closed.
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None of the above.
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What factors can cause brakes to fail or fade?
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Excessive use of the service brakes
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Not relying on the engine braking effect
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Brakes out of adjustment
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All of the above.
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When students unload the bus, they should:
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walk along the side of the bus.
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stop and help the driver supervise the unloading process.
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stand at the side of the bus.
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walk at least 10 feet away from the bus.
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7.
The overhead inside rearview mirror is used to:
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allow congested traffic to disperse.
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perform a safe stop at designated unloading areas.
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monitor passenger activity inside the school bus.
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monitor the blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat.
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Students should board the bus:
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only if there is a student missing.
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only if the driver knows their names.
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quickly.
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only when signaled by the driver.
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Before driving your bus, to be sure it's safe you should:
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ask the Safety Certificate to your supervisor.
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ask the shipper for the Safety Confirmation report.
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review the inspection report made by the previous driver.
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review the bus safety guidelines.
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10.
Walkers, joggers, and bicyclists wearing headsets:
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can usually hear the sounds of traffic.
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can always see you.
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are usually aware of what is happening around them.
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may not hear you.
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