North Dakota School Bus CDL Practice Test

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