PENNSYLVANIA CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST

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

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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