MONTANA CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST
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Properly adjusted outside convex mirrors should allow school bus drivers to see:
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the entire area in front of the bus.
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the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
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all of the students.
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the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts.
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12.
When going down a hill, you should downshift:
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before you start going downhill.
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as you go downhill.
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at the bottom of the hill.
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after starting down a hill.
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13.
Regrooved tires:
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cannot be used on the front wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the rear wheels of buses.
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None of the above.
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14.
When a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, what should you do first?
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Hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brakes.
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Use controlled or stab braking.
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Use the parking brake.
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Brake lightly and hold the steering wheel firmly.
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15.
School buses:
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may be equipped with ABS.
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are never equipped with ABS.
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are only equipped with ABS if built after March 2010.
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are only equipped with ABS when transporting students.
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ABS:
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gives you more control when you brake.
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helps increase brake pressure.
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is not required on newer trucks.
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causes your wheels to lock when you break hard.
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17.
You should NOT use the parking brakes if:
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the brakes are very hot.
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the brakes are too dry.
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the brakes are cold.
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All of the above.
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18.
To know when to shift, you can use each of the following except:
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engine sounds.
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engine speed.
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road speed.
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perception distance.
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19.
When backing, you should:
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only use mirror on the driver's side.
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back and turn toward the right side whenever possible.
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back quickly.
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use the mirrors on both sides.
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20.
When stopping, drivers should bring the school bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least ______ away from students at the bus stop.
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50 feet
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10 feet
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30 feet
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5 feet
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