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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 Pennsylvania school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The PA 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 Pennsylvania CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this PA CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:
stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.
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drive through the drawbridge with caution.
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stop at least 5 feet before the draw of the bridge.
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get through the drawbridge as quickly as possible.
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2.
When changing lanes, you should check your mirrors:
After you have signaled.
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After you complete the lane change.
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Before you change lanes.
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All of the above.
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3.
When driving in fog, drivers should:
use windshield washer antifreeze.
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use the windshield wipers.
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use high beams.
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use low beams.
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4.
When backing, you should back and turn toward the driver's side:
so you can see the shoulder of the road.
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so you can back on a curved path.
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so you can see better.
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so you can back in a straight line.
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5.
You should adjust outside mirrors:
while students get off the bus.
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while students get on the bus.
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before a trip begins.
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during a trip.
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6.
When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
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you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
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every registered motor vehicle must have at least one mirror.
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7.
When crossing railroad tracks, you should:
shift gears while crossing the tracks.
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not stop.
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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try to pass slower vehicles.
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8.
When arriving at a destination, it is best to tell passengers to take their carry-ons with them:
as they get off the bus.
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at least twice.
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before coming to a complete stop.
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after stopping.
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9.
When passing a parked vehicle, which of the following is the only thing you do NOT need to watch out for?
Wheels starting to turn
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Passenger door opening
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Lights coming on
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Driver's door opening
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10.
If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve:
you are turning too soon.
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you are driving too slow.
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you are braking too hard.
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you are driving too fast.
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