School Bus(2) Quiz

Question 1 of 52

How should you deal with unruly students on your school bus?

Pull over, secure the bus, and throw the unruly students off the bus.
Pull over, secure the bus, and speak to the unruly students respectfully but firmly.
Keep checking the overhead inside rear-view mirror so you can see what's happening and report it to the school later.

Question 2 of 52

Which school bus accidents should be reported?

None.
Only those involving injury or death.
All.

Question 3 of 52

The left and right danger zones extend up to _______ from the left and right sides of the school bus.

5 feet.
10 feet.
20 feet.

Question 4 of 52

You’re about to unload students at a bus stop. Tell them that once they’ve exited the bus, they should:

cross in front of the school bus.
walk 10–15 feet from the side of the school bus.
go home.

Question 5 of 52

During your vehicle inspection test, you must check that the entry door is undamaged. Also check that it:

operates smoothly and closes securely by remote control.
operates smoothly and closes securely from the outside.
operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside.

Question 6 of 52

According to the Commercial Driver License Manual, when approaching a railroad crossing, you should activate your hazard lights about ________ before the crossing.

200 feet.
300 feet.
400 feet.

Question 7 of 52

During your vehicle inspection test, if your school bus is equipped with a handicap lift, you should check:

that no parts are missing, leaking, or damaged and the lift is at least 50% retracted.
that no parts are missing, leaking, or damaged and the lift is fully retracted and latched.
that the lift goes up and down smoothly.

Question 8 of 52

The front danger zone extends up to ________ from the front bumper of the school bus.

15 feet
30 feet
50 feet

Question 9 of 52

When approaching a bus stop, you must activate the right turn signal _____ before pulling over.

50 – 100 feet
100 – 300 feet
200 – 400 feet

Question 10 of 52

When loading or unloading students, you should check your mirrors:

after all students have entered or exited the bus.
constantly.
before entering traffic.

Question 11 of 52

Why is it so critical for you to understand the loading and unloading procedures?

Because only high school students understand how to cross the road.
Because drivers tend to ignore students walking to school.
Because so many students are killed each year while getting on or off school buses.

Question 12 of 52

If the gate comes down after you have already started to cross a railroad crossing, you should:

back up until you are completely off the tracks.
stop immediately and call your dispatcher.
drive through the gate.

Question 13 of 52

When does hydroplaning occur?

When there are oil strips on the pavement.
When pavement becomes soft due to excessive heat.
When water builds between the tires of your bus and the road surface.

Question 14 of 52

Proper adjustment and use of all mirrors is vital for:

making sure that you look presentable.
checking your blind spots.
observing the danger zones around the bus.

Question 15 of 52

What could be a sign of hydroplaning?

A sudden audible rise in engine RPM or the bus begins to drift toward the outside of the bend.
The bus begins to feel slightly loose or the road feel suddenly diminishes.
Both are signs of hydroplaning.

Question 16 of 52

In case of an emergency, if your bus is equipped with a CB radio:

dangle the radio microphone out of driver’s window for later use, if operable.
use your CB radio to notify dispatch office.
do both of these.

Question 17 of 52

To become a school bus driver, you must pass the following three knowledge tests:

CDL general knowledge, passenger, school bus.
CDL general knowledge, air brake, school bus.
CDL general knowledge, hazardous materials, school bus.

Question 18 of 52

You have unloaded students at a school and made sure that they have left the unloading area. What should you do next?

Check if there are any more students hiding or sleeping on the bus.
Check for mechanical damage to the bus.
Check for signs of vandalism.

Question 19 of 52

School buses are the safest mode of transportation for children traveling to and from school. Which of the following factors are most responsible for this impressive safety record?

Vehicles and road conditions.
Vehicles and police.
Vehicles and drivers.

Question 20 of 52

Except in Idaho, when stopping, you should bring the school bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least ___ away from students at the designated stop.

10 feet
50 feet
100 feet

Question 21 of 52

Backing a school bus is:

quick and easy.
dangerous and strongly discouraged.
time-consuming but safe.

Question 22 of 52

At a bus stop, when can you completely open the door for students?

After checking again that all traffic has stopped.
After extending the stop arm.
After activating alternating red lights.

Question 23 of 52

In case of an emergency, if your bus is not equipped with a CB radio:

dispatch a passing motorist or area resident to call for help.
dispatch two older, responsible students to go for help.
do any of these.

Question 24 of 52

Which of the following statements about antilock braking systems (ABS) are true?

In normal braking, you should brake the same way whether or not your school bus has ABS.
Use only the braking force necessary to stop safely and stay in control.
Both are true.

Question 25 of 52

What should you do if all four wheels hydroplane at once and the bus starts sliding in a straight line?

Gently ease pressure off the accelerator and engage the clutch.
Rapidly steer in any direction.
Brake hard.

Question 26 of 52

If your school bus stalls on a railroad track, what should you do?

Evacuate the bus and move the students away from the tracks at an angle toward oncoming trains.
Evacuate the bus and move the students away from the tracks at an angle away from oncoming trains.
Tell the students to remain seated and quiet and contact your dispatcher for instructions.

Question 27 of 52

If your school bus’s antilock braking system (ABS) fails:

you will still have normal brake function and will just need to get the ABS repaired soon.
it will slow your school bus to a halt and force you to pull over.
you will have no brake function and your school bus will be out of control.

Question 28 of 52

When is operating a school bus most dangerous?

When loading or unloading students.
When crossing a railroad crossing.
If students become unruly on the bus.

Question 29 of 52

An antilock braking system (ABS):

prevents skids caused by hard braking.
prevents skids caused by turning too fast.
shortens your vehicle's stopping distance.

Question 30 of 52

The danger zones of a school bus extend to the front, back and both sides. The area to the ___ is particularly dangerous because of the ____.

right; parked vehicles
left; passing vehicles
back; low visibility

Question 31 of 52

Adjust the overhead inside rearview mirror to let you see:

the blind spot behind the driver's seat.
along the side of the bus.
all the students in the bus.

Question 32 of 52

When you’re dropping off a challenged student, you should do which of the following?

Never leave the student unattended.
Make sure that a parent or other responsible person is home.
Do both of these.

Question 33 of 52

When transporting students with learning disabilities:

treat them the same as you would other students.
expect them to be unusually quiet.
anticipate some emotional instability and impulsiveness.

Question 34 of 52

You have loaded a special-needs student in a wheelchair into your school bus. An oxygen delivery system is attached to the wheelchair. How must the oxygen cylinder or oxygen tank be secured for transportation?

It depends on the state.
To the wheelchair.
To the floor of the bus.

Question 35 of 52

When loading students at school, you should do which of the following?

Remove the key from the ignition if you are leaving the driver's compartment.
Position yourself inside the bus to direct seat assignments.
Ensure the ignition switch is turned on.

Question 36 of 52

Which of the following are warning signs that a child is being bullied?

Visible physical injury.
New fears of riding the school bus.
Damaged or lost possessions.
All of these.

Question 37 of 52

Which of the following statements about handling an unruly student is true?

Put the student off the bus and call your dispatcher.
Never put a student off the bus except at school or designated bus stops.
Have your dispatcher call the student's parent or guardian to remove the student from the bus.

Question 38 of 52

Which of the following is true about students who are autistic?

They may not be able to control or stop their behavior upon request.
They may react negatively to any changes in the routine or seating plan.
Both of these statements are true.

Question 39 of 52

What are the components of “START”: a memory aid for managing students with disabilities?

Special, Troubled, Autism, Rocking, Tourette’s Syndrome.
Secure, Treat Equally, Aggressive Behavior, Rule Out, Different Techniques.
Special, Treat Equally, Attention, Restraints, Different Techniques.

Question 40 of 52

The Good Samaritan act

allows bus drivers to perform first aid.
exempts first-aiders from civil liability.
does neither of these.

Question 41 of 52

In cases of bullying or harassment, you as the school bus operator must:

document and report all incidents and allegations.
challenge potential bullies.
seat those who are susceptible to bullying or being victimized farther away from you.

Question 42 of 52

Which of the following statements about providing first aid is TRUE?

Local policy overrides state policy.
You do not need first-aid training to treat students.
It is not your responsibility to report medical problems requiring first aid.

Question 43 of 52

According to the CDL manual, what is the last thing you should do before you pick up students at a bus stop?

Make a final check to confirm all traffic has stopped.
Put the transmission in Park or Neutral and set the parking brake.
Open the entrance door just enough to activate the alternating red lights.

Question 44 of 52

When securing a wheelchair inside a school bus, you should adjust the tie-downs so each one makes an angle of approximately ________ with the floor.

15 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees

Question 45 of 52

Which of the following strategies can help prevent your school bus from being hijacked?

Communicate frequently with your dispatcher.
Ask older students to call the police for you if an attempted hijacking occurs.
Never allow unauthorized persons to board your school bus.
All of these can help.

Question 46 of 52

If your antilock braking system (ABS) stops working, what should you do?

Drive at a lower speed and wait for normal maintenance.
Drive normally, but get the system serviced as soon as possible.
Stop the bus and call your dispatcher.

Question 47 of 52

If the gates at a railroad crossing appear to be stuck in the down position, what should you do?

Ask another motorist to help you cross the tracks.
Wait for a few minutes to make sure no trains are approaching, then drive around the gates.
Call your dispatcher and ask for instructions.

Question 48 of 52

An unruly student is causing behavior problems. After securing the bus, what should you do?

Ask the student to move to a seat near you.
Ask the student to get off the bus at the next stop.
Ask the student to move to a seat at the rear of the bus.

Question 49 of 52

If you miss a student’s unloading stop along the route, what should you do?

Call your dispatcher and follow local procedures.
Back up to the missed stop.
Let the student off the bus at the next stop.

Question 50 of 52

Which are the most dangerous times for students riding school buses?

When students are being loaded or unloaded.
When students are being unruly on the bus.
When the bus crosses railroad crossings.

Question 51 of 52

What is the meaning of ‘assertive discipline’?

Clearly conveying the rules and making sure the needs of you and your students are met.
Expecting students to know and follow the rules and leaving it up to them.
Aggressively expressing your needs, even if this includes yelling, threatening or using physical force.

Question 52 of 52

If you or your students are approached by gang members:

avoid a confrontation, leave the area as quickly and as safely as possible, then report the incident to your dispatcher.
assume you are safe because you are encountering a gang member in a school bus.
confront the gang leaders and try to intimidate them.

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