TENNESSEE SCHOOL BUS CDL 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 Tennessee school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The TN 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 Tennessee CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this TN 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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explain the passenger comfort and safety rules while driving.
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not allow passengers on the bus until departure time.
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allow passengers on the bus early.
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tell passengers to fill the back of the bus first.
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2.
When driving in high winds, you should:
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reduce your speed.
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increase your speed.
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change lanes frequently.
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reduce traction.
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If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve:
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you are driving too slow.
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you are braking too hard.
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you are turning too soon.
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you are driving too fast.
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When stopping to pick up students, the driver should park at least 10 feet away from the students. Why?
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Because this forces the driver to watch the rear of the vehicle by looking out the side window.
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Because this forces the students to walk to the bus so the driver has a better view of their movements.
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Because this forces the students to walk to the bus and have a better view of their own movements.
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Because this forces the students to cross the street to walk to the bus.
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5.
A disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle:
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should not be towed or pushed, unless getting off would be unsafe.
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should be abandoned immediately.
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should be towed or pushed, unless staying on the bus would be unsafe.
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should only be pushed or towed by another bus.
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What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning?
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Apply the brakes and countersteer to regain control of the vehicle.
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Leave the road completely.
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Accelerate slightly, then push in the clutch to slow down.
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Release the accelerator and push in the clutch to let the wheels turn freely.
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7.
Vehicles with ABS have ______ ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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blue
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orange
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yellow
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green
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8.
Properly adjusted mirrors on a school bus should allow the driver to see:
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the front tires touching the ground.
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the sides of the school bus.
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the vehicles in front of the bus.
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under the school bus.
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9.
If your bus gets stuck on a railroad track, the students:
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should be evacuated and moved as far away from the tracks as possible.
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should remain on the bus.
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should be evacuated and stand near the bus.
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None of the above.
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10.
During unloading, if the school bus driver cannot account for a student outside the bus, the driver should:
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walk through the bus to ensure the students is not on the bus.
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secure the bus, and check around and underneath the bus.
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assume the student got back on the bus.
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All of the above.
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