FREE WV CDL Bus Practice Test (2024)

1. You should adjust the outside left and right side crossover mirrors so you can see:

the front of the rear tires touching the ground.
the right and left front tires touching the ground.
along the sides of the bus.
200 feet behind the bus.

2. What should you be able to see if the outside convex mirrors are adjusted properly?

The entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, the front of the rear tires touching the ground, and at least 1 traffic lane on either side of the bus.
The area from the front of the bus to the service door and all of the students, including the heads of the students right behind you.
The entire area in front of the bus, the right and left front tires touching the ground, and the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
The top of the rear window in the top of the mirror, and all of the students.

3. How should you brake when driving a bus with ABS?

Brake as you always have.
Pump the brakes as usual.
Always try to fully apply the brakes.
None of the above.

4. If you experience a tire failure, do NOT:

apply the brakes as hard as you can.
when the vehicle has slowed down, brake very gently, pull off the road, and stop.
stay off the brake (unless you're about to run into something).
hold the steering wheel firmly.

5. If you cannot make a right turn without entering another traffic lane, you should:

turn wide before you start the turn.
turn wide as you complete the turn.
watch out for vehicles coming toward you and back up for them.
swing wide to the left before starting the turn.

6. When you need to brake, you should warn the drivers behind:

by flashing your brake lights.
by changing lanes.
by turning on the 4-way emergency flashers.
by making gestures.

7. 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.
keep the students on the bus to maintain student safety and control.
evacuate the bus and escort the students to a nearby ditch.
evacuate the bus and lead the students as far away from railroad tracks as possible and in the direction of any oncoming train.

8. When approaching a stopped school bus, drivers must be aware that:

students may start to get out of the bus.
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
the bus may suddenly start up and drive into your way.
All of the above.

9. When driving in very hot weather, you may have to:

decrease your following distance.
increase your speed until the tires cool off.
watch out for black ice.
reduce your speed to prevent overheating.

10. If your bus gets stuck on a railroad track, you should:

keep students on the bus and call for help.
lead students as far away from the tracks as possible, in the direction of any oncoming train.
lead students across the tracks, and have them stand at least 100 feet off tracks.
keep students on the bus and contact your dispatcher to explain the situation.

SCHOOL BUS CDL TEST WV - PRACTICE TEST