SC CDL SCHOOL BUS TEST - 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 South Carolina school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The SC 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 South Carolina CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this SC CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
1. How does ABS help you?
ABS replaces your normal brakes and helps you  to stop faster.
ABS always shortens your stopping distance.
ABS helps you avoid wheel lock up and maintain control when you brake hard on slippery surfaces.
ABS makes stab braking more effective.
2. When approaching and driving through a work zone, you should:
use your 4-way emergency flashers or brake lights to warn drivers behind you.
slow down.
observe the posted speed limits.
All of the above.
3. If a student drops something in front of the bus, the student should:
leave the item behind.
pick up the object as quickly as possible.
leave the item where it fell, and get the driver's attention and permission to retrieve the item.
ask the driver to retrieve the item.
4. Active railroad crossings:
require drivers to recognize the crossing, search for any train and decide if there is sufficient space to cross safely.
do not have any type of traffic control device at the crossing.
have a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
All of the above.
5. Before driving, you should _______ all access panels.
close
remove
replace
open
6. For safety during a trip, you should:
use your senses to check for problems.
shift into a lower gear.
drive on the shoulder of the road.
pull off the road and stop.
7. Always check the interior of the bus before driving, including:
Floor covering
Handholds and railings
Emergency exit handles
All of the above.
8. How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?
Stay off the Brake
Step on and off the brake pedal several times
Brake as you always have.
Pump the brake repeatedly
9. Passive railroad crossings:
do not require you to stop.
do not have any type of traffic control device.
do not have yellow circular advance warning signs, pavement markings and crossbucks.
All of the above.
10. School buses:
may be equipped with ABS.
are never equipped with ABS.
are only equipped with ABS if built after March 2010.
are only equipped with ABS when transporting students.
 
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SC CDL School Bus Test

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