RHODE ISLAND CDL SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST
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Crossover mirrors are used to:
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monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
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see the "danger zone" areas in front of the bus and to the left and right side of the bus.
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monitor the left and right sides of the bus at a wide angle.
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12.
When driving, you should check your mirrors:
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regularly.
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every 10 seconds.
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only when there may be a problem.
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13.
When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is:
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slower than the speed of other traffic.
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the posted speed limit.
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the speed of traffic.
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14.
Select the best answer. Danger zones are located:
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in the front of the bus.
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on all sides of the bus.
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to the sides of the bus.
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15.
When driving in fog, drivers should:
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use the windshield wipers.
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use low beams.
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use high beams.
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16.
If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:
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there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
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the engine rpm is down close to
idle.
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there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
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17.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
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applying the brakes firmly.
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swerving to the right.
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taking your foot off the accelerator.
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18.
Pre-trip inspections:
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should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.
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should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
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should always be done in the same order.
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19.
When changing lanes, you should check your mirrors:
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After you complete the lane change.
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Before you change lanes.
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All of the above.
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20.
If the school bus is equipped with a handicap lift, you should:
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look for damaged, leaking or missing parts and make sure that the lift is fully retracted and latched.
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look for bent, loose, or broken parts, such as tie rods.
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test what happens under braking conditions.
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