NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BUS CDL PRACTICE TEST
11.
When checking tires, which of the following is not a problem?
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Radial and bias-ply tires used together
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Cracked valve stems
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Too much air pressure
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4/32 inch tread depth on front tires
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12.
At railroad crossings, you must stop no closer than ___ feet and no farther than ___ feet from the nearest rail.
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25; 75
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15; 50
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50; 100
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20; 40
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13.
Before starting down a hill, you should slow down and shift down:
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to a gear that will cause your engine to exceed its redline.
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to a gear that will cause your brakes to overheat.
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so you can coast downhill.
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to a speed that you can control without using the brakes hard.
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14.
All mirrors should be viewed in a logical sequence to ensure that:
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direct vision and mirror view vision overlap.
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the right and left front tires are touching the ground.
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monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
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a child or object is not in any of the danger zones.
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15.
Escape ramps:
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have been built to stop runaway vehicles on steep downgrades.
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are used to safely leave the highway.
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can only be used by trucks or passenger vehicles.
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All of the above.
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16.
Proper adjustment and use of all mirrors is vital to the safe operation of a school bus:
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in order to monitor the danger zones around the bus for students, traffic, and other objects.
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in order to have the students exit in orderly fashion.
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in order to see 500 feet or 10 bus lengths behind the bus.
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All of the above.
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17.
When inspecting the vehicle, make sure that:
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all emergency exits are not damaged.
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if equipped, the stop arm is mounted securely to the frame of the vehicle.
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all internal and external mirrors and mirror brackets are not damaged.
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All of the above.
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18.
To avoid a hazard:
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changing lanes is always the best thing to do.
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steering away from what is ahead may be the best thing to do.
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stopping is always the best thing to do.
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driving on the shoulder of the road is always the best thing to do.
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19.
The heavier the vehicle:
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the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
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the higher the center of gravity will be.
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the less work the brakes must do to stop it.
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None of the above.
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20.
When confronted by an aggressive driver you should not:
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put aside your pride.
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try to get out of their way.
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ignore gestures.
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make eye contact.
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