VIRGINIA CDL PASSENGER PRACTICE TEST
11.
Which of the following statements about speed management and braking is true?
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The total stopping distance of a bus is the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
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Stopping time increases by one second for each 10 mph over 30 mph.
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None of the above.
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12.
Before driving your bus, make sure ________ do not have recapped or regrooved tires.
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the spare wheels
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the front wheels
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the rear wheels
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13.
Service brakes should:
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always be checked before applying the brakes.
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be checked before each trip.
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only be checked by a mechanic.
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14.
When driving at night, if drivers of oncoming vehicles do not put their low beams on, you should:
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flash your high beams to remind the other drivers to use their low beams.
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look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking, until the vehicles pass.
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look directly at the headlights.
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15.
When inspecting your bus, make sure that:
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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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16.
If you are driving a school bus, the 4-way emergency flashers should:
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be used only when a train is approaching.
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be activated before crossing railroad tracks.
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never be used.
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17.
When arriving at the destination or intermediate stops, announce:
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the next stop.
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the date.
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the location.
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18.
If you experience a tire failure, do NOT:
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stay off the brake (unless you're about to run into something).
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hold the steering wheel firmly.
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apply the brakes as hard as you can.
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19.
Roof hatches:
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must always be closed when driving.
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must be left open as a regular practice.
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may be locked in a partly open position for fresh air.
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20.
When driving on slippery surfaces, a lack of spray from other vehicles indicates that:
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the pavement is dry.
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ice has formed on the road.
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there is no ice on the road surface.
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