School Bus General Knowledge Practice Test

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• In an accident or emergency, when can a driver leave the immediate vicinity of the school bus to seek aid?
• Fasteners on a wheelchair must make contact with the wheelchair at:
• How often must a School Bus fire extinguisher be serviced?
• When is backing of a school bus permitted?
• What should a driver do before leaving to stop for unloading students?
• What type of batteries must electric wheelchairs transported on school buses have?
• If a School Bus is involved in an accident, to whom must the driver report immediately?
• When a school bus is disabled on a 2 Lane Highway, how far should emergency red reflectors be placed?
• The minimum following distance between two school buses with pupils aboard outside of a business or residential district is______.
• What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
• What is the primary focus for drivers at a bus stop?
• During hours of darkness, how should the interior lighting of a school bus be maintained?
• What happens if a school bus driver has a blood alcohol level of 0.02 percent?
• What is the minimum age limit for pupils using a school bus?
• Which animals are permitted on a school bus?
• Who issues the temporary special driver certificate?
• What effect does visual lead-time have when a driver increases speed?
• Who is responsible for adopting rules and regulations regarding the training of school bus drivers?
• What is meant by a "space cushion" while driving a school bus?
• Who is responsible for fingerprinting applicants for an original certificate to drive a School Bus?
• How far in advance must a right turn signal be activated?
• What must every school bus driver allow the CHP to inspect?
• Is it true that a school bus stop may be made on the left side of any highway?
• How many units are required in a 26-passenger school bus first aid kit?
• How many years of continuous California residency must an original applicant for a school bus driver establish?
• Under which condition may a school bus driver discontinue driving during an activity trip?
• How does a community's perception of a school district's transportation department often rely on?
• What is the maximum size for signs or stickers displayed on the windshield of a school bus?
• How often must school bus drivers undergo training?
• Which of the following is true according to school bus regulations?
• Who is responsible for the orderly conduct of pupils while they are on the bus?
• Who is responsible for ensuring that all safety rules are followed on the school bus?
• What is the value of keeping a proper distance (space cushion) behind the vehicle in front?
• At what pressure must the low air warning device activate in a dual air brake system?
• What defines a school bus?
• What should students do when the bus is approaching a railroad track?
• Who is responsible for the regulation of safe operation of school buses?
• What is an essential requirement for transporting non-pupils on a school bus?
• Why are school bus lights important when loading and unloading students?
• What is a condition under which the driver of a school bus may stop driving?
• When may side lamps on a school bus be used according to atmospheric conditions?
• If driving conditions worsen unexpectedly, how can a driver ensure compliance with safety regulations?
• What should a school bus equipped with an automatic transmission do when engine RPM exceeds the recommended limits?
• At what psi should air compressor governors cut-in?
• What is the fine for allowing a school bus to idle beyond the regulated time?
• A Type 2 school bus is designed to carry how many passengers, including the driver?
• Is it lawful to operate a vehicle with the transmission lever in neutral while descending a grade to conserve fuel?
• How many hours can a driver operate a school bus once duty begins?
• Tire tread depth on the rear axle of a school bus must be at least how deep?
• What is the required rating for each fire extinguisher on a School Bus?
• When should a school bus driver activate the 4-way flashers?
• In what scenario is a School Bus driver permitted to make non-emergency repairs?
• What are the requirements for fire extinguishers on a School Bus?
• How high must the letters be for the "Emergency Exit" sign on a school bus?
• An increase in speed will cause what effect on traction?
• A driver working more than one job is required to record additional on-duty time when reporting to work for a motor carrier. True or false?
• Is a school bus accident defined as any accident involving a school bus?
• Do pedestrians have the right-of-way only at marked crosswalks?
• In California, the danger zone around a school bus extends ______ feet.
• Before the bus driver opens the door at a pick-up stop, what should be confirmed?
• Where is the emergency stopping system located on a school bus with a dual air brake system?
• What should a driver do when they first see students approaching the bus?
• What action should a bus driver take when approaching a school bus stop with no required flashing red lights?
• On a 4-lane freeway, in which lanes is a school bus allowed to travel?
• What agency is responsible for issuing the permanent special driver certificate?
• The three pieces of emergency equipment required on the school bus are _______.
• How many hours of in-service training must all school bus drivers receive annually?
• When does the driver's responsibility for pupils begin and end?
• Is it true that renewal classroom instruction can be given by a delegated behind the wheel instructor?
• What is the purpose of the amber warning lights on a school bus?
• In the outside flat mirrors of the bus, what must a driver be able to see?
• When may hazard lights or 4-way flashers not be used on a school bus?
• If a School Bus driver faces adverse driving conditions, how many additional hours may they drive?
• What is the minimum age requirement to become a school bus driver?
• What is the required height for the "School Bus" sign letters on the front and back of a school bus?
• Who is responsible for the adoption of rules or regulations regarding the operation of school buses?
• What feature must Type 2 school buses have for the driver’s seat adjustment?
• When should a driver use mirrors effectively while driving a school bus?
• What is the minimum distance a school bus stop must be from the nearest rail of any railroad track?
• Which organization must approve the fingerprinting process for School Bus drivers?
• What is the correct status of the seat belt on a type 1 bus?
• If a School Bus stalls on the railroad tracks, what should the driver do?
• What type of vehicle is a school bus allowed to tow?
• What is the primary qualification for a School Bus driver to handle the bus safely?
• Tire tread depth on the steering axle of a school bus must be a minimum of what measurement?
• What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus in a school zone?
• How far must red warning reflectors be displayed continuously during darkness if a vehicle is disabled?
• How far should a driver be able to see behind the bus using mirrors?
• What should a bus driver do if pupils are not seated properly during transit?
• During the applied brake pressure test of the dual air brake system, what is the maximum leakage rate permitted?
• According to federal school bus accident reports, when do many serious or fatal accidents occur?
• What is the minimum required behind-the-wheel instruction for a School Bus Driver Special Certificate applicant?
• What is considered the most dangerous driving condition for a school bus?
• Air compressor governors must cut-out at what maximum psi?
• What level of approach should a driver take in pupil management?
• What should you do when suspecting a child has a spinal injury?
• Which lane is primarily used by school buses when stopping to pick up or drop off children?
• What is your immediate concern when dealing with a person having a seizure?
• When are school bus drivers not required to stop at railroad crossings?
• True or False: A school bus driver shall be held responsible for the conduct of pupils while being escorted across the road.
• What should a school bus driver do immediately upon encountering an evacuation situation?
• A School Bus driver shall not drive more than how many hours in a 16-hour period?
• When loading or unloading students, what should drivers focus on the most?
• Which grades require the bus driver to escort pupils across the highway upon exiting the school bus?
• When does your best braking effort occur while driving a school bus?
• When should a school bus driver activate the red lights and stop signal arm?
• For how long are school bus drivers prohibited from allowing their bus to idle at stops beyond schools?
• What is a critical part of the driver’s responsibility when loading students onto the bus?
• If a front tire blowout occurs, what should the driver do?
• What type of driver's license is required for a School Bus driver?
• What must be obeyed while loading and unloading students on a school bus?
• Who is allowed to stand in the step well of a school bus?
• During a school bus hijacking, when is the situation considered the most dangerous?
• Before opening the bus door at a stop, what is the primary safety check to perform?
• Can students cross any highway without an escort?
• If your bus stalls on a railroad track, what is the first action you should take?
• How far must school bus drivers turn off the engine of a school bus when near a school?
• If a student falls or is injured during loading, what should the driver do?
• What is the purpose of the School Bus Driver Special Certificate?
• What is the speed limit in any alley?
• When is a school bus permitted to transport persons other than school pupils?
• True or False: All commercial vehicles, including school buses, shall be equipped with spark electrical fuses of each size used.
• What is the minimum number of consecutive hours off duty required for a School Bus driver?
• In a vehicle with a dual air brake system, what holds back the parking brake during normal driving conditions?
• What is the maximum speed limit when approaching an uncontrolled intersection where visibility is limited to 100 feet in each direction?
• How many seconds before departing a school must the engine of the bus be started?
• Which of the following actions is NOT required of a driver while transporting passengers on a school bus?
• A School Bus driver is allowed to make repairs to the bus only under what condition?
• What is the purpose of the T-01 documentation?
• What is the minimum requirement for fire extinguishers on a wheelchair School Bus?
• What type of instruction must all school bus drivers complete in the last 12 months of their certificate validity?
• In the event of a School Bus accident, who must the driver notify immediately?
• To ensure safety during loading and unloading, what should school bus drivers do?
• The amber warning light system must be activated ______ feet from the school bus stop.
• Why is it important for bus drivers to count students before leaving?
• A disruptive student may be put off the bus in what situation?
• When are flashing amber warning lights required to be activated at a school bus stop?
• What should a driver do if their school bus is 10 feet from the roadway at night?
• If a school bus becomes disabled at night, how far must it be off the roadway to place reflectors?
• Who is responsible for designating school bus stops?
• What is a requirement for the commercial driver's medical certificate?
• Who is responsible for maintaining the brakes and restraining belt of a wheelchair transported on a school bus?
• Where can you find the number of passengers a school bus will hold?
• How long is a temporary DL-45 valid for?
• When crossing a divided highway, who must escort students?
• An activity trip involves transportation to what type of events?
• What is the maximum leakage rate allowed during the static pressure test of a dual air brake system?
• At a railroad crossing, must a driver stop when following a convoy of school buses if the first bus stops?
• What is the duration of the revocation period for a School Bus driver's special certificate if they test positive for a controlled substance?
• Who investigates school bus accidents?
• What must a school bus driver do if they cannot see clearly due to fog?
• Which of the following is essential before discharging students from the bus?
• Who can give behind the wheel training to prospective bus drivers?
• How long is the school bus driver's first aid certification valid?
• In which situation should you not evacuate your school bus?
• Who maintains direct authority over pupils being transported in a school bus?
• For how many years are School Bus Driver Special Certificates valid?
• Where should all classroom instruction and training hours for school bus drivers be documented?
• How many fire extinguishers are required on a standard School Bus?
• If no defect or deficiency is discovered during the daily vehicle inspection, what must the report indicate?
• If a school driver has a blood alcohol level of 0.01 percent or more, what will happen to the driver?
• Who owns the T-01 card?
• What must be true for a school bus driver to use the stop arm and flashing lights?
• Which statement is true regarding the entrance door of a school bus?
• What type of school bus can be filled with pupils as long as the area surrounding the bus is clear?
• What is the posted speed limit on a state highway where a school bus driver is exempt from using flashing red signal lights and stop arm?
• If an applicant fails the written test for a School Bus Driver Special Certificate three times, how long must they wait to reapply?
• How many passengers, excluding infants in arms, can a School Bus legally accommodate?
• What is the consequence of failing the written test for a School Bus Driver Special Certificate?
• How many hours does a school bus driver have to report a red warning light runner to the CHP?
• What is required to perform post-trip checks on a bus?
• What is the primary function of the stop signal arm on a school bus?
• On a two-lane highway, what must a slow-moving School Bus do when five or more vehicles are behind it while climbing a grade?
• Under what atmospheric condition may a school bus driver activate the strobe light?
• What is the minimum rating required for a single fire extinguisher on a school bus?
• On a type 1 bus, the driver seat belt shall be _______.
• At what point do the responsibilities of the school bus driver for the pupils begin?
• What action should you take if traffic appears to be moving quickly at a bus stop?
• When should the safety speech be given on an activity trip?
• Before crossing at an escorted stop, what must students do?
• What is the minimum combined rating for fire extinguishers required on a School Bus?
• What is the most dangerous area around a school bus where students are at risk of being hit?
• What document specifies the seating capacity rating for a School Bus?
• Under what conditions must a school bus stop be approved if it's on the main traveled portion of the highway?
• Which of the following is part of the safety circle for bus drivers?
• What does the term 'accident zone' refer to in the safety procedures for school buses?
• How long before or after the expiration date must a renewal applicant renew their School Bus Driver Special Certificate?
• What should be done to the school bus lights when transporting non-pupils?
• When is the next inspection due for a bus that was last inspected on December 18, 2010?
• Who is responsible for the safety speech before the bus departs?
• Are drivers required to record additional on-duty time when reporting for work for a motor carrier?
• What does it mean when a school bus driver sees an exempt sign at a railroad crossing?
• Which entity is primarily responsible for the regulation of school bus drivers?
• When should every School Bus driver submit a vehicle condition report?