SCHOOL BUS CDL TEST MT - 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 Montana school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The MT 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 Montana CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this MT CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
1. After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
the ABS is in Neutral.
the ABS is not working properly.
the ABS is working properly.
the ABS oil level is not adequate.
2. When dealing with a drunk or disruptive rider, you must:
ensure the rider's safety, as well as that of others.
discharge the disruptive rider immediately.
take this rider to the closest police department.
All of the above.
3. You should adjust the outside left and right side crossover mirrors so you can see:
along the sides of the bus.
200 feet behind the bus.
the front of the rear tires touching the ground.
the right and left front tires touching the ground.
4. The blind spot for outside left and right side flat mirrors is:
behind each mirror.
above each mirror.
immediately below and in front of each mirror.
to the left of each mirror.
5. Before starting down a hill, you should slow down and shift down:
to a gear that will cause your brakes to overheat.
to a speed that you can control without using the brakes hard.
so you can coast downhill.
to a gear that will cause your engine to exceed its redline.
6. ABS:
allows you to drive faster.
helps increase brake pressure.
keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications.
always shortens your overall stopping distance.
7. When students load and unload, what should the driver do?
ask the students to be quick.
plan the route.
supervise the process.
All of the above.
8. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
leave the road completely.
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
9. When approaching a stopped school bus, drivers must be aware that:
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
the bus may suddenly start up and drive into your way.
students may start to get out of the bus.
All of the above.
10. You are driving a school bus, When approaching a railroad crossing you should:
stop no closer than 5 feet from the tracks.
change lanes if possible.
cross the tracks in a high gear.
activate the 4-way emergency flashers.
 
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MT School Bus CDL Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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