CDL School Bus Endorsement ( Updated 2024 ) Complete Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct
- The danger zones may extend as much as feet from the bumper
Answer: 30, front
- The first feet of the danger zone are the most dangerous.
Answer: 10
- The area to the of the bus is always considered dangerous because
of passing cars.
Answer: left
- How often should you check each mirror?
Answer: 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.
Answer: - back, rear
- The blind spot behind the bus could extend up to feet
Answer: 400
- Ensure that the outside left and right side flat mirrors are properly adjusted so that you can
see bus lengths behind the bus.
Answer: 4
- True or False: You should ensure that the mirrors are properly adjusted so that you can see
the front tires touching the ground.
Answer: False
- True or False: Convex mirrors present a view of people and objects that accurately reflect
their size and distance from the bus.
Answer: False
- The convex mirrors are used to monitor the sides at a
angle.
Answer: left and right, wide
- The outside left and right side crossover mirrors are mounted on the
corners of the bus.
Answer: Front 1 / 3
- Ensure that the outside left and right side crossover mirrors are properly adjusted so that
you can see:
Answer: 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.
Answer: above, driver's
14. The overhead inside rearview mirror is mainly for monitoring:
Answer: passenger activity inside of the bus
- The overhead inside rearview mirror has blind spots directly behind the driver's seat and:
Answer: behind the rear bumper
- You should position the overhead inside rearview mirror so that you can see:
Answer: the top of the rear window in the top of the mirror
- When should you change the location of a bus stop?
Answer: 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.
Answer: 5 to 10
- When approaching a stop, turn on right turn signal indicator about 100-300 feet or
approximately seconds before pulling over.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 10
- True or False: It is acceptable to place the transmission in neutral if there is no park shift
point.
Answer: True
- When students are entering the bus, if you notice that there is a student missing, you
should first:
Answer: 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:
Answer: check around and underneath the bus 2 / 3
- When all students are accounted for, prepare to leave by alternating flashing red
lights and the left turn signal.
Answer: turning off, turning on
- True or False: If you have missed a student's unloading stop, it is accept- able to back up.
Answer: 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
Answer: 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.
Answer: left
28. When unloading students at a school, the first step is to:
Answer: secure the bus
- In total, how many times should you check your mirrors throughout the process of
unloading students at a school?
Answer: Twice
- When loading or unloading students, if a student drops an object near the bus:
Answer: 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:
Answer: your supervisor or school authorities
- If there is an emergency situation, the first and most important consideration is to:
Answer: recognize the hazard
- Bus evacuation is always mandatory in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
Answer: if there is a dangerous individual in the area
- Whenever possible, assign to each
emergency exit for evacuations.
Answer: 2 student assistants
- When determining evacuation procedures, a safe place will be at least
feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
Answer: 100
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