CDL School Bus Endorsement S Practice Test 5

Question 1

Inspect your bus _____.

Accepted Answer

At the beginning and the end of each shift.

Answer

Whenever you feel like it.

Answer

During the summer only.

Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following should you ensure is in working condition before driving?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Service brakes.

Answer

Lights and reflectors.

Answer

The parking brake.

Answer

Steering mechanism.

Question 3

Which of the following parts of your bus needs to be in safe working condition before driving?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Emergency exit handles.

Answer

Each handhold and railing.

Answer

Signaling devices.

Question 4

While driving a bus, how many feet before a railroad crossing should you stop?

Accepted Answer

15 to 50 ft.

Answer

150 to 175 ft.

Answer

125 to 150 ft.

Answer

75 to 100 ft.

Question 5

The interlock applies the brakes and holds the throttle in idle position. The interlock releases the brakes when ______.

Accepted Answer

When you close the rear door.

Answer

When you honk your horn.

Answer

You turn off the vehicle and start it up again.

Answer

Only when you push the "release" button.

Question 6

Why should you bring your school bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least 10 ft. away from the designated stop?

Accepted Answer

Allows you to have a better view of the students as they are walking to the bus.

Answer

You shouldn't stop this close. This is dangerous.

Answer

None of the listed answers.

Answer

Makes it easier to accelerate.

Question 7

When should you turn on your right turn signal indicator before pulling over?

Accepted Answer

100-300 ft.

Answer

10-15 ft.

Answer

50- 100 ft.

Answer

250-450 ft.

Question 8

When the outside left flat and right mirrors are adjusted properly, you should be able to see how many feet behind the bus?

Accepted Answer

200 ft.

Answer

300 ft.

Answer

250 ft.

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400 ft.

Answer

350 ft.

Question 9

To prevent accidents, tell your students to _______.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Attempt to get your attention before trying to retrieve any object.

Answer

Move to a point of safety out of the danger zones.

Answer

Leave any dropped object behind.

Question 10

How should the outside crossover mirrors be adjusted?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

So you can see the entire area in front of the bus from the front bumper at ground level to a point where direct vision is possible.

Answer

So you can see the area from the front of the bus to the service door.

Answer

So you can see the right and left front tires touching the ground.