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RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL BUS CDL PRACTICE TEST

11. How should you brake when driving a bus with ABS?
Brake as you always have.
Always try to fully apply the brakes.
Pump the brakes as usual.
12. When you are being tailgated, you should:
signal the tailgater when it's safe to pass you.
increase your following distance to create a buffer zone.
flash your brake lights.
13. Properly adjusted outside convex mirrors should allow school bus drivers to see:
the entire area in front of the bus.
the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts.
the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
14. Texting while operating a commercial motor vehicle is:
acceptable if you are contacting your supervisor.
illegal.
acceptable if you are contacting your dispacther.
15. When backing, you should back and turn toward the driver's side:
so you can back in a straight line.
so you can see the shoulder of the road.
so you can see better.
16. If the ABS is not working:
the vehicle will have no brakes.
the vehicle will have weak brakes.
you still have normal brake functions.
17. One way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
have less than 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
make sure you have enough tread on your tires.
take curves at higher speeds.
18. When driving a school bus in strong winds, you should:
Avoid pulling off the road to wait.
Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.
19. If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve:
you are braking too hard.
you are driving too fast.
you are driving too slow.
20. What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning?
Apply the brakes and countersteer to regain control of the vehicle.
Accelerate slightly, then push in the clutch to slow down.
Release the accelerator and push in the clutch to let the wheels turn freely.
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