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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 Wisconsin school bus test, and you must also pass skills tests in a school bus. The WI 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 Wisconsin CDL Manual: School Buses, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. After studying, take this WI CDL practice test to prepare for the actual bus test!
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Properly adjusted outside left and right side flat mirrors allow the school bus drivers to see _____ behind the bus.
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50 feet
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300 feet
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200 feet
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100 feet
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2.
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
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Heavy eyelids
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Frequent blinking
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Driving at the speed of the traffic
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Trouble remembering the last few miles driven
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3.
You should NOT use the parking brakes if:
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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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All of the above.
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4.
At railroad crossings, you must stop no closer than ___ feet and no farther than ___ feet from the nearest rail.
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15; 50
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25; 75
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50; 100
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20; 40
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5.
When unloading the students, you must:
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have the students remain seated until they are told to exit.
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wait until all students are seated and facing forward before moving the bus.
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tell students to exit the bus and walk behind the bus.
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avoid counting the number of students while unloading, as this is a waste of precious time.
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School bus drivers should position the outside convex mirrors to see:
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the front of the rear tires touching the ground.
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the top of the rear window.
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the area from the front of the bus to the service door.
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the right and left front tires touching the ground.
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7.
School buses are:
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one of the fastest forms of transportation.
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the slowest form of transportation.
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one of the safest forms of transportation.
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the most efficient vehicle on the road.
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8.
Buses must never carry:
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radioactive materials.
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small arms ammunition.
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hospital supplies.
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All of the above.
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9.
After unloading at the school, you should walk through the bus to:
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close the door.
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release the parking brake.
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to check for items left by students and hiding or sleeping students.
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make sure no students are returning to the bus.
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
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you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
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convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
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there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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every registered motor vehicle must have at least one mirror.
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