CDL School Bus Test (2024) - FREE PA CDL Bus Practice Test

1. During an emergency student safety is generally best maintained by:

keeping students on the bus.
leading students downwind of the bus if fire is present.
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.

2. If you lose ABS control on one or more wheels, you should:

stop braking and countersteer.
fully apply the brakes until you stop.
drive normally (you still have regular brakes), but get the system serviced soon.
immediately report it to the motor carrier.

3. Properly adjusted outside mirrors should allow school bus drivers to see _______ behind the bus.

4. Service brakes should:

always be checked before applying the brakes.
be checked before each trip.
only be checked by a mechanic.
All of the above.

5. To make the brakes work, air brakes use:

6. If the drive wheels begin to spin when accelerating, you should:

set the parking brake.
take your foot off the accelerator.
continue to accelerate.
brake gently.

7. Brake fade results from:

excessive wear.
excessive speeding.
excessive smoke.
excessive use of the service brakes.

8. If your bus is equipped with a roof-mounted strobe light, you should use it:

only at night.
when you have limited visibility.
only in an emergency.
whenever possible.

9. Never refuel your bus:

with a higher grade of fuel.
in a closed building with riders on board.
while the windows are open.
All of the above.

10. If the drive wheels begin to spin, you should:

apply your brakes all the way.
wait 4-5 seconds before applying the accelerator.
take your foot off the accelerator.
accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.

PA CDL SCHOOL BUS TEST - PRACTICE TEST