VT CDL SCHOOL BUS TEST - 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 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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When driving a school bus in strong winds, you should:
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Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
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Avoid pulling off the road to wait.
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Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.
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2.
When you double your speed, the braking distance is:
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4 times longer.
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the same.
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3 times longer.
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3.
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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stop, look, and listen
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listen, look and stop
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go, stop and listen
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You should always adjust your speed to be able to stop within:
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50 feet.
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the distance you can see ahead.
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the length of your vehicle.
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5.
Buses must never carry:
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tear gas.
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hospital supplies.
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small arms ammunition labeled ORM-D.
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When evacuating the bus, a safe place will be at least _____ off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
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100 feet
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20 feet
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30 feet
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7.
If your school bus is equipped with ABS, it will have:
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a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.
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an ABS certification on the driver’s side area of the bus.
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None of the above.
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8.
Air brakes use ________ to make the brakes work.
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compressed air
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compressed gas cylinders
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compressed gases
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9.
When students load and unload, what should the driver do?
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plan the route.
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supervise the process.
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ask the students to be quick.
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10.
ABS malfunction lamps are located:
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on the driver'door.
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under the hood.
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on the instrument panel.
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