North Dakota School Bus CDL Practice Test
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What factors can cause brakes to fail or fade?
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Not relying on the engine braking effect
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Excessive use of the service brakes
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Brakes out of adjustment
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All of the above.
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12.
When checking tires, which of the following is not a problem?
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Too much air pressure
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4/32 inch tread depth on front tires
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Radial and bias-ply tires used together
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Cracked valve stems
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13.
To prevent getting sleepy while driving, you should:
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keep cool by opening the window.
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drive alone whenever possible.
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keep the cab warm.
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close the vent.
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14.
To ensure rider safety, bus drivers should always check the interior of the bus before driving. Aisles and stairwells should always be:
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placarded.
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clear.
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reserved for seniors.
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clean.
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15.
During an emergency student safety is generally best maintained by:
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having the students stand at least 50 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
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leading students as far away from the bus as possible.
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leading students downwind of the bus if fire is present.
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keeping students on the bus.
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16.
School buses:
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are only equipped with ABS when transporting students.
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are only equipped with ABS if built after March 2010.
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are never equipped with ABS.
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may be equipped with ABS.
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17.
When stopping to pick up students, the driver should park at least 10 feet away from the students. Why?
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Because this forces the students to walk to the bus and have a better view of their own movements.
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Because this forces the students to walk to the bus so the driver has a better view of their movements.
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Because this forces the students to cross the street to walk to the bus.
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Because this forces the driver to watch the rear of the vehicle by looking out the side window.
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18.
In an emergency, before making a decision to evacuate the school bus, if time permits you should:
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contact your dispatcher to explain the situation.
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tell students to walk at least 10 feet away when they exit the bus.
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count the number of students.
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release the parking brake.
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19.
ABS:
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helps increase brake pressure.
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keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications.
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allows you to drive faster.
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always shortens your overall stopping distance.
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20.
If you have to drive off the road, you should:
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fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
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keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
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brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
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leave the road completely.
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