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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!
1.
Backing a school bus is:
strongly encouraged.
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usually encouraged.
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always safe if you use caution.
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strongly discouraged.
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2.
Always check the interior of the bus before driving, including:
Emergency exit handles
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Floor covering
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Handholds and railings
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All of the above.
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3.
If the safety relief valve in the air brake system releases air:
this will supply more power to the drive wheels.
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this will supply more power to the brakes.
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the valve is fully operational.
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something is wrong.
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4.
The standee line:
tells the school bus driver where to steer.
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is used at bus stops.
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shows riders where they cannot stand.
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is part of the braking system.
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5.
When you need to brake, you should warn the drivers behind:
by turning on the 4-way emergency flashers.
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by flashing your brake lights.
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by changing lanes.
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by making gestures.
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6.
If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
use the brakes to slow down.
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accelerate to get through the water as quickly as possible.
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release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
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None of the above.
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7.
When inspecting the vehicle, make sure that:
if equipped, the stop arm is mounted securely to the frame of the vehicle.
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all emergency exits are not damaged.
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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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8.
ABS:
keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications.
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helps increase brake pressure.
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always shortens your overall stopping distance.
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allows you to drive faster.
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9.
When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, the braking distance:
increases slightly.
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doubles.
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stays about the same.
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is 4 times longer.
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10.
How many drinks per hour can be handled by the liver?
About 3 drinks per hour.
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About 1 drink per hour.
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About 4 drinks per hour.
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About 2 drinks per hour.
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