SCHOOL BUS PRACTICE TEST SOUTH DAKOTA

11. If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve:
you are braking too hard.
you are turning too soon.
you are driving too fast.
you are driving too slow.
12. Which of the following is a special danger of loading and unloading a bus?
Student clothing or accessories accessories may be caught in the handrail or door as they exit the bus.
Students may drop an object near the bus.
Students may disappear from the driver's sight.
All of the above.
13. Bus drivers:
are exempt from wearing a seat belt.
are required to wear a seat belt only when driving in construction zones.
are required to wear a seat belt only when transporting passengers.
must wear a seat belt at all times.
14. Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?
If time allows, you should close all windows before leaving the bus.
You should never remove the ignition key.
If time allows, you should notify your dispatch office of the evacuation conditions, location and type of assistance needed.
All of the above.
15. What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning?
Leave the road completely.
Apply the brakes and countersteer to regain control of the vehicle.
Release the accelerator and push in the clutch to let the wheels turn freely.
Accelerate slightly, then push in the clutch to slow down.
16. If your ABS fails:
you will have no brake function, and could lose control.
you will still have normal brake functions.
the first step is to get the vehicle off the road and stop.
your tires might grab unexpectedly and you could lose control.
17. To prevent getting sleepy while driving, you should:
keep cool by opening the window.
keep the cab warm.
close the vent.
drive alone whenever possible.
18. Even if you are not required to always stop at railroad crossings and you are sure no train is approaching, you must stop before reaching the crossing if:
there is no oncoming traffic.
there is oncoming traffic.
you can drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
the tracks are not clear.
19. ABS malfunction lamps are located:
on the driver'door.
under the hood.
on the instrument panel.
None of the above.
20. To ensure rider safety, bus drivers should always check the interior of the bus before driving. Aisles and stairwells should always be:
clear.
placarded.
reserved for seniors.
clean.
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