CDL 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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If driving a charter bus, you should:
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allow passengers on the bus early.
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explain the passenger comfort and safety rules while driving.
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tell passengers to fill the back of the bus first.
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not allow passengers on the bus until departure time.
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2.
When approaching a stopped school bus, drivers must be aware that:
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students may start to get out of the bus.
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the bus may suddenly start up and drive into your way.
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passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
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All of the above.
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3.
When unloading students at the school, you should:
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secure the bus by turning off the ignition switch.
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close the door and release the parking brake.
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have the students stand until told to exit.
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leave the driver's compartment and keeping the key in the ignition.
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4.
You must have at least _____ inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
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3/32
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2/32
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4/32
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6/32
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5.
Antifreeze:
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helps the engine only under hot conditions.
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doesn't help the engine in any way.
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helps the engine only when the temperature is below freezing.
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helps the engine under hot conditions as well as cold conditions.
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When loading and unloading students, drivers of a school bus should check their mirrors:
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After closing the door.
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After extending the stop arm.
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After entering the traffic.
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Continuously
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7.
When a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, what should you do first?
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Brake lightly and hold the steering wheel firmly.
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Use the parking brake.
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Use controlled or stab braking.
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Hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brakes.
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8.
Rough acceleration:
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improves gas mileage.
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is necessary to warm up the engine.
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can cause mechanical damage.
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is recommended during long trips.
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9.
If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
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brake hard and pull off the road.
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hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
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check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
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pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
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10.
At passive railroad crossings, even if there are active railroad signals that indicate the tracks are clear, you must _________ to be sure it is safe to proceed.
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listen, look and stop
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go, look and put the transmission in neutral
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stop, look, and listen
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go, stop and listen
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