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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 Washington school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The WA 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 Washington CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this WA CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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Backing a school bus is:
strongly discouraged.
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strongly encouraged.
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always safe if you use caution.
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2.
ABS:
gives you more control when you brake.
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is not required on newer trucks.
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causes your wheels to lock when you break hard.
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3.
ABS malfunction lamps are located:
under the hood.
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on the driver'door.
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on the instrument panel.
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4.
When checking the bus seats, make sure that:
they have not been damaged.
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they are securely fastened to the bus.
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All of the above.
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5.
When a school bus is stalled on a railroad-highway crossing, the driver should:
evacuate the bus and lead the students upwind of the bus.
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keep the students on the bus to maintain student safety and control.
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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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6.
If you feel drowsy, you should _______ before driving.
exercise
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drink coffee
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sleep
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7.
You should NOT use the parking brakes if:
the brakes are too dry.
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the brakes are cold.
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the brakes are very hot.
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8.
When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:
be closed.
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have a red door light turned on.
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None of the above.
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9.
School bus drivers should position the outside convex mirrors to see:
the right and left front tires touching the ground.
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the front of the rear tires touching the ground.
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the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
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10.
To ensure passenger safety during loading and unloading, bus drivers should:
always ensure that passengers are safely on the bus before closing the door(s).
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allow passengers enough time to sit down or brace themselves before departing.
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All of the above.
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