CDL School Bus Endorsement. Questions and Answers 2023

CDL School Bus Endorsement. Questions and Answers 2023 The danger zones may extend as much as ________ feet from the ________ bumper 30, front The first __________ feet of the danger zone are the most dangerous. 10 The area to the ___________ of the bus is always considered dangerous because of passing cars. left How often should you check each mirror? every time you operate the bus There is a blind spot immediately below and in front of each outside left and right side flat mirror and directly in __________ of the __________ bumper. back, rear The blind spot behind the bus could extend up to ____________ feet 400 Ensure that the outside left and right side flat mirrors are properly adjusted so that you can see _______ bus lengths behind the bus. 4 True or False: You should ensure that the mirrors are properly adjusted so that you can see the front tires touching the ground. False True or False: Convex mirrors present a view of people and objects that accurately reflect their size and distance from the bus. False The convex mirrors are used to monitor the _________ sides at a _________ angle. left and right, wide The outside left and right side crossover mirrors are mounted on the ___________ corners of the bus. Front Ensure that the outside left and right side crossover mirrors are properly adjusted so that you can see: the area from the front of the bus to the service door The overhead inside rearview mirror is mounted directly __________ the windshield on the ____________ side area of the bus. above, driver's The overhead inside rearview mirror is mainly for monitoring: passenger activity inside of the bus The overhead inside rearview mirror has blind spots directly behind the driver's seat and: behind the rear bumper You should position the overhead inside rearview mirror so that you can see: the top of the rear window in the top of the mirror When should you change the location of a bus stop? Only when you have written approval from the appropriate school district official Before approaching a stop, if the school bus is so equipped, activate alternating flashing amber warning lights at least _____________ seconds before the school bus stop or in accordance with state law. 5 to 10 When approaching a stop, turn on right turn signal indicator about 100-300 feet or approximately _____________ seconds before pulling over. 3 to 5 When approaching a stop, bring the school bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least ____________ feet away from students at the designated stop. 10 True or False: It is acceptable to place the transmission in neutral if there is no park shift point. True When students are entering the bus, if you notice that there is a student missing, you should first: ask the other students where the student is When students have entered the bus, if you cannot account for a student outside, secure the bus, take the key, and: check around and underneath the bus When all students are accounted for, prepare to leave by ______________ alternating flashing red lights and ______________ the left turn signal. turning off, turning on True or False: If you have missed a student's unloading stop, it is acceptable to back up. False When unloading students, if students must cross the roadway, you should walk to a location at least __________ feet in front of the __________ corner of the bumper 10, right For students that must cross the roadway, after they reach the roadway, the students should stop at the __________ edge of the school bus before proceeding. left When unloading students at a school, the first step is to: secure the bus In total, how many times should you check your mirrors throughout the process of unloading students at a school? Twice When loading or unloading students, if a student drops an object near the bus: tell the student who dropped it or attempt to get the parent's attention When conducting a post-trip inspection, any problems or special situations should be reported to: your supervisor or school authorities If there is an emergency situation, the first and most important consideration is to: recognize the hazard Bus evacuation is always mandatory in all of the following situations EXCEPT: if there is a dangerous individual in the area Whenever possible, assign _______________________ to each emergency exit for evacuations. 2 student assistants When determining evacuation procedures, a safe place will be at least _____________ feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic. 100 During evacuation from the bus, lead students upwind of the bus at least _______________ feet if there is a risk from spilled hazardous materials 300 If the bus is in the direct path of a sighted tornado and evacuation is ordered, the first thing you should do is: escort students to a nearby ditch or culvert if shelter in a building is not readily available During evacuation from the bus, if no radio is available or operable, first ____________ to call for help. dispatch a passing motorist or area resident When should you move a student you believe may have suffered a neck or spinal injury? When the student's life is in immediate dange Crossings that have yellow circular advance warning signs, pavement markings and crossbucks to assist you in recognizing a crossing are known as ______________ crossings. passive __________________ crossings include flashing red lights, with or without bells and flashing red lights with bells and gates. Active With ___________________ crossings, the decision to proceed rests entirely in your hands. passive The round, black-on-yellow warning sign is placed ahead of: public railroad-highway crossings True or False: Pavement markings mean the same as the advance warning sign. True If there is no white line painted on the pavement before a railroad crossing, you must stop the bus before: the crossbuck sign When the road crosses over more than one set of railroad tracks, the sign below the crossbuck sign indicates: the number of tracks _________________ indicate(s) that you must stop. The flashing red lights of a crossbuck sign If a railroad-highway crossing gate stays down after a train passes, you should call your dispatcher Activate hazard lights approximately _____________ feet before a railroad crossing. 200 When approaching a railroad crossing, stay _______________ the roadway if possible. to the right of When approaching a railroad crossing, stop no closer than __________ feet and no farther than __________ feet from the nearest rail. 15, 50 At a multiple-track railroad crossing: stop before the first set of tracks True or False: If the gate comes down after you have started across a railroad crossing, you should drive through it even if it means you will break the gate. True When crossing railroad tracks, as a general rule, add ____________ feet to the length of the school bus to determine an acceptable amount of containment or storage area. 15 If you must stop the bus to handle a serious problem, an acceptable place would be: a driveway The best tone of voice when speaking with an offender on the bus is: firm, courteous True or False: It is acceptable to ask a student to leave the bus for misbehavior at the school or at the student's designated bus stop. True If your bus has an antilock braking system, it will have a yellow ______________ on the instrument panel. lamp