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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 Texas school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The TX 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 Texas CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this TX CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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In vehicles with air brakes, the air compressor governor:
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controls when the air storage tanks will pump air into the air compressor.
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controls when the air compressor will pump air into the air storage tanks.
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controls how much air the air compressor will pump into the air storage tanks.
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None of the above.
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As a general rule, during an emergency students should be kept:
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on the bus.
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on the side in an open area.
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off the bus on the side of the road.
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off the bus, and at least 15 feet away from traffic.
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3.
If the drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
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take your foot off the accelerator.
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wait 4-5 seconds before applying the accelerator.
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apply your brakes all the way.
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accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.
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4.
A disabled bus with passengers on board:
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should always be towed or pushed to the nearest safe spot to discharge passengers.
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should be towed or pushed to its destination with the passengers on board.
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should not be towed or pushed, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe.
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must be pushed by another bus.
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5.
When a school bus is stalled on a railroad-highway crossing, the driver should:
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evacuate the bus and lead the students upwind of the bus.
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evacuate the bus and lead the students as far away from railroad tracks as possible and in the direction of any oncoming train.
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keep the students on the bus to maintain student safety and control.
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evacuate the bus and escort the students to a nearby ditch.
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If you are being tailgated, you should:
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turn on your taillights.
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make quick changes.
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increase your speed very gradually.
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open up room in front of you.
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7.
When approaching a school bus stop, you should:
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activate amber warning lights.
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approach cautiously.
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continuously check all mirrors.
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All of the above.
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8.
When inspecting your bus, make sure that:
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signaling devices are working.
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seats are safe for riders.
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emergency exit handles are in safe working condition.
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all of the above have been checked.
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9.
When stopping at drawbridges that do not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you must stop at least _____ before the draw of the bridge.
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50 feet
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25 feet
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100 feet
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150 feet
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When changing lanes, you should check your mirrors:
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After you complete the lane change.
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Before you change lanes.
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After you have signaled.
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All of the above.
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