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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 Rhode Island school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The RI 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 Rhode Island CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this RI CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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As you approach off ramps and on ramps, remember:
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that downgrades make it easier to reduce speed.
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to always brake and turn at the same time.
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that the posted speed limit may not be safe for larger vehicles.
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When confronted by an aggressive driver you should not:
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put aside your pride.
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try to get out of their way.
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make eye contact.
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When stopping at drawbridges that do not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you must stop at least _____ before the draw of the bridge.
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150 feet
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50 feet
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100 feet
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Brake fade results from:
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excessive speeding.
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excessive wear.
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excessive use of the service brakes.
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What factors can cause brakes to fail or fade?
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Brakes out of adjustment
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Excessive use of the service brakes
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All of the above.
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When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights flashing, you should:
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move to the lane not next to that of the emergency vehicle.
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stay in the right lane.
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speed up.
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When unloading students, you should:
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invite the students to head toward the door while the bus is still moving.
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get off the bus and stand right next to it.
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have the students remain seated until told to exit.
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The standee line is:
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a line on the floor of the bus showing riders where they cannot stand.
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is a line that passengers must stand on.
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a line on the floor of the bus showing riders where the driver cannot stand.
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If you recognize a distracted driver on the road, you should:
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follow them closely.
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give them plenty of room.
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try to pass them.
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10.
A school bus driver must evacuate the bus when:
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you have pull off the road and stop.
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the bus is stalled on a railroad crossing.
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the ABS is not working properly.
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