SOUTH CAROLINA 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 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!
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A vehicle inspection should be done in the same order each time:
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because it's much quicker.
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because the report must be written in that order.
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so you are less likely to forget something.
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because it is required by law.
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2.
Buses must never carry:
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hospital supplies.
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small arms ammunition labeled ORM-D.
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drunk passengers.
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tear gas.
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When loading and unloading students, drivers of a school bus should check their mirrors:
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After extending the stop arm.
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After closing the door.
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After entering the traffic.
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Continuously
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Drivers should adjust their mirrors:
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after driving.
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while driving.
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before driving.
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None of the above.
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When dealing with a disruptive rider, you should:
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discharge such rider immediately.
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call for help.
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discharge the rider at the next scheduled stop.
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give the rider a cup of coffee.
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What should you be able to see if the outside convex mirrors are adjusted properly?
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The entire area in front of the bus, the right and left front tires touching the ground, and the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
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The area from the front of the bus to the service door and all of the students, including the heads of the students right behind you.
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The top of the rear window in the top of the mirror, and all of the students.
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The entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, the front of the rear tires touching the ground, and at least 1 traffic lane on either side of the bus.
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If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:
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stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.
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get through the drawbridge as quickly as possible.
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stop at least 5 feet before the draw of the bridge.
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drive through the drawbridge with caution.
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After stopping, you should:
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Turn on the right turn signal indicator.
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Activate the alternating red lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
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Have the students board the school bus as quickly as possible.
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Activate the alternating amber lights and ensure the stop arm is extended.
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9.
Most fatalities occur to students who are:
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sitting in the rear or front seats.
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outside the bus during the loading/unloading process.
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out of their seats.
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inside the bus.
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Of all the space around your vehicle, the most important is:
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the area to the sides of the vehicle.
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the area behind the vehicle.
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All areas around the vehicle are equally important.
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the area ahead of the vehicle.
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