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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 Missouri school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The MO 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 Missouri CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this MO CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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How does ABS help you?
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ABS replaces your normal brakes and helps you to stop faster.
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ABS helps you avoid wheel lock up and maintain control when you brake hard on slippery surfaces.
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ABS makes stab braking more effective.
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2.
At railroad crossings, you must stop no closer than ___ feet and no farther than ___ feet from the nearest rail.
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15; 50
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50; 100
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25; 75
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If your bus has a manual transmission:
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never change gears while crossing railroad tracks.
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cross the railroad tracks in a low gear.
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All of the above.
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4.
Properly adjusted outside mirrors should allow school bus drivers to see _______ behind the bus.
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3 bus lengths
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2 bus lengths
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4 bus lengths
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System):
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is an addition to your normal brakes.
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keeps your wheels from locking when you apply the brakes hard.
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All of the above.
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6.
Do not push or tow a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:
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the majority of the passengers agree.
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the distance to be covered is less than 5 miles.
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getting off would be unsafe.
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7.
Air tank drains:
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are used to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
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should not be used in wet weather.
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protect the tanks and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
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8.
As a general rule, during an emergency student safety is best maintained by:
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evacuating the bus.
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planning the evacuation well in advance.
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keeping students on the bus.
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9.
The header board, if equipped, should:
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not be used in case of a crash or emergency stop.
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block the forward movement of any cargo you carry.
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never be used for cargo.
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10.
Buses must never carry:
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hospital supplies.
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radioactive materials.
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small arms ammunition.
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