CDL School Bus Endorsement S Practice Test 1

Question 1

The air pressure governor cut-out is typically within what psi range?

Accepted Answer

120-140 psi.

Answer

50-90 psi.

Answer

180-200 psi.

Answer

100-120 psi.

Question 2

As you check that the steering box is mounted securely and not leaking, you should look for any missing ________.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Nuts.

Answer

Cotter keys.

Answer

Bolts.

Question 3

The caps of your vehicle's fuel tank need to be ________.

Accepted Answer

Secured tightly.

Answer

New and secured loosely.

Answer

Old.

Answer

Secured loosely.

Answer

New.

Question 4

It's important for a school bus driver to ensure the emergency exits are _________.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Operate smoothly.

Answer

Undamaged.

Answer

Able to close securely from the inside.

Question 5

Do not change gears while crossing the tracks, if ________.

Accepted Answer

Your bus has a manual transmission.

Answer

Your bus has an automatic transmission.

Answer

If you have only been driving a bus for a short time.

Answer

If you're in a good mood.

Question 6

You need to make sure the electrical lines of your tractor/coupling are not ______.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Tangled.

Answer

Pinched.

Answer

Dragging against tractor parts.

Question 7

If you work for an interstate carrier, you need to complete a written inspection report ________.

Accepted Answer

For each bus driven.

Answer

Only once a month, preferably near the end of the month.

Answer

None of the listed answers.

Answer

Whenever you feel like it.

Question 8

Which of the following is a reason why it is so important for the bus driver to inspect the bus' interior at the end of his shift?

Accepted Answer

To make sure he can report necessary repairs to a mechanic before he drives the bus again.

Answer

It's not important.

Answer

To collect and catalogue all items left behind on his bus.

Answer

To find loose change that will help him pay for gas.

Question 9

While driving your bus, you should scan ________ for trouble or hazardous conditions.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

The back of your bus.

Answer

The bus' interior.

Answer

The road ahead.

Question 10

Bus drivers can carry small amounts of certain hazardous materials. However, the total amount of hazardous materials should not exceed what amount?

Accepted Answer

500 lbs.

Answer

50 lbs.

Answer

100 lbs.

Answer

25 lbs.

Answer

250 lbs.