SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST SOUTH DAKOTA
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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 Dakota school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The SD 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 Dakota CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this SD CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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Carry-on baggage:
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should not be left in the aisle.
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must be left in the aisle.
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may be left in the aisle.
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None of the above.
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The driver MUST evacuate the bus when:
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there is an imminent danger of an accident.
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there is a threat of a fire.
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the position of the bus may change and increase the danger.
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All of the above.
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3.
After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
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the ABS is not working properly.
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the ABS is working properly.
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the ABS is in Neutral.
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the ABS oil level is not adequate.
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4.
School bus drivers should tell students to exit the bus and walk at least ______ from the side of the bus.
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5 feet away
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10 feet away
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25 feet away
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8 feet away
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If you are driving a school bus, the 4-way emergency flashers should:
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never be used.
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be used only when a train is approaching.
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be activated after crossing railroad tracks.
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be activated before crossing railroad tracks.
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When you need to brake, you should warn the drivers behind:
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by making gestures.
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by turning on the 4-way emergency flashers.
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by changing lanes.
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by flashing your brake lights.
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7.
When checking the bus seats, make sure that:
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they have not been damaged.
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they are safe for riders.
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they are securely fastened to the bus.
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All of the above.
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8.
The standee line:
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is used at bus stops.
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tells the school bus driver where to steer.
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is part of the braking system.
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shows riders where they cannot stand.
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Air tank drains:
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are used to move air to the brakes.
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protect the tanks and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
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should not be used in wet weather.
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are used to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
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10.
What should you do if you miss a student's unloading stop?
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Do not back up, and follow the local procedure.
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Turn on the right turn signal and try to stop to unload the student.
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Back up whenever possible.
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None of the above.
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