CDL BUS PRACTICE TEST - VERMONT
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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 Vermont school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The VT 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 Vermont CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this VT CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
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check the tires at the next stop.
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keep driving as normal.
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assume you
have a tire failure.
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2.
Properly adjusted outside convex mirrors should allow school bus drivers to see:
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the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts.
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the entire area in front of the bus.
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the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
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3.
School buses:
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are never equipped with ABS.
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are only equipped with ABS if built after March 2010.
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may be equipped with ABS.
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To know if your vehicle is equipped with ABS, look for:
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the ABS logo on the steering wheel.
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an ABS placard.
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a yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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5.
Before driving your bus, you must:
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clean the interior.
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review the inspection report.
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ensure the emergency exit door is open.
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When approaching and driving through a work zone, you should:
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observe the posted speed limits.
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slow down.
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All of the above.
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7.
The driver MUST evacuate the bus when:
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the position of the bus may change and increase the danger.
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there is a threat of a fire.
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All of the above.
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When unloading at the school, the driver should:
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walk through the bus and check for hiding/sleeping students.
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make sure the students are returning to the bus.
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ask one of the students to supervise unloading.
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9.
Engine oil pressure should come up to normal within _________ after the engine is started.
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five minutes
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two minutes
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seconds
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10.
When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
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go slowly.
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use the engine brake.
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try to anticipate stops early.
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