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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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Brake fade results from:
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excessive smoke.
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excessive speeding.
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excessive wear.
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excessive use of the service brakes.
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2.
The overhead inside rearview mirror is used to:
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monitor the blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat.
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allow congested traffic to disperse.
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perform a safe stop at designated unloading areas.
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monitor passenger activity inside the school bus.
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When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights flashing, you should:
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move to the lane not next to that of the emergency vehicle.
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yielding the right-of-way by coming to a complete stop.
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stay in the right lane.
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speed up.
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Properly adjusted outside left and right side flat mirrors allow the school bus drivers to see _____ behind the bus.
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200 feet
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300 feet
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50 feet
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100 feet
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When parked on the side of the road, you should:
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use the 4-way emergency flashers.
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activate the right turn signal.
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flash your brake lights.
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turn off all lights.
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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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pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
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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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7.
Regrooved tires:
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cannot be used on the rear wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the front wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the wheels of buses.
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None of the above.
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Drivers should adjust their mirrors:
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after driving.
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before driving.
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while driving.
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None of the above.
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9.
Pre-trip inspections:
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should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
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are optional when the driver is familiar with the vehicle.
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should always be done in the same order.
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should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.
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When driving in fog, drivers should:
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use windshield washer antifreeze.
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use high beams.
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use the windshield wipers.
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use low beams.
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