School Bus Exam UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test, make sure that - CORRECT ANSWER - The
emergency exits are undamaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside.
The emergency exit warning devices (if so equipped) are working.
Before proceeding though a railroad crossing, make sure your bus will have enough containment
to clear the railroad tracks. A general rule, adequate containment is _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER - The length of the bus plus 15 feet
As part of your post-trip inspection of the bus, you should check each of the following except
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER - Dirt or shoe prints on the floor
For up to ______ of parents, the school bus driver is the only school official they ever meet. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 0.85
After you determine the need to evacuate and decided on the best type of evacuation, you must -
CORRECT ANSWER - Secure the bus
If the bus is on fire, you mus - CORRECT ANSWER - Evacuate the students upwind of
the bus
If a railroad crossing signal is malfunctioning, you should - CORRECT ANSWER - Call
your dispatcher and ask for instructions
Compared to passive railroad, an active railroad crossing is ______ - CORRECT
ANSWER - A railroad crossing that has a traffic control device
If there is a no stop line at the railroad crossing, you must stop ______ - CORRECT
ANSWER - Between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail.
, compared to regular railroad crossing, a passive railroad crossing - CORRECT
ANSWER - doesn't have any type of traffic control device
Backing a school bus is _______ - CORRECT ANSWER - dangerous and strongly
discouraged
How should you deal with unruly students on your school bus? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pull over, secure the bus, and speak to the unruly students respectfully but firmly
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) have been required on all new school buses built since ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - March 1, 1999
During your post-trip inspection of your school bus, you should check - CORRECT
ANSWER - For mechanical or operational problems.
If the gate comes down after you have started cross a railroad crossing, you should - CORRECT
ANSWER - drive through the gate
During your vehicle inspection test, if your school bus is equipped with a handicap lift, you
should check - CORRECT ANSWER - that no parts are missing, leaking or damaged and
the lift is fully retracted and latched.
What does anti-lock brakes do? - CORRECT ANSWER - keep your wheels from locking
during a hard break
Before leaving, make sure the students are in plain view ______. - CORRECT ANSWER -
at least 10 to 15 feet away from the side of the bus.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test, make sure that - CORRECT ANSWER - The
emergency exits are undamaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside.
The emergency exit warning devices (if so equipped) are working.
Before proceeding though a railroad crossing, make sure your bus will have enough containment
to clear the railroad tracks. A general rule, adequate containment is _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER - The length of the bus plus 15 feet
As part of your post-trip inspection of the bus, you should check each of the following except
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER - Dirt or shoe prints on the floor
For up to ______ of parents, the school bus driver is the only school official they ever meet. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 0.85
After you determine the need to evacuate and decided on the best type of evacuation, you must -
CORRECT ANSWER - Secure the bus
If the bus is on fire, you mus - CORRECT ANSWER - Evacuate the students upwind of
the bus
If a railroad crossing signal is malfunctioning, you should - CORRECT ANSWER - Call
your dispatcher and ask for instructions
Compared to passive railroad, an active railroad crossing is ______ - CORRECT
ANSWER - A railroad crossing that has a traffic control device
If there is a no stop line at the railroad crossing, you must stop ______ - CORRECT
ANSWER - Between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail.
, compared to regular railroad crossing, a passive railroad crossing - CORRECT
ANSWER - doesn't have any type of traffic control device
Backing a school bus is _______ - CORRECT ANSWER - dangerous and strongly
discouraged
How should you deal with unruly students on your school bus? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pull over, secure the bus, and speak to the unruly students respectfully but firmly
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) have been required on all new school buses built since ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - March 1, 1999
During your post-trip inspection of your school bus, you should check - CORRECT
ANSWER - For mechanical or operational problems.
If the gate comes down after you have started cross a railroad crossing, you should - CORRECT
ANSWER - drive through the gate
During your vehicle inspection test, if your school bus is equipped with a handicap lift, you
should check - CORRECT ANSWER - that no parts are missing, leaking or damaged and
the lift is fully retracted and latched.
What does anti-lock brakes do? - CORRECT ANSWER - keep your wheels from locking
during a hard break
Before leaving, make sure the students are in plain view ______. - CORRECT ANSWER -
at least 10 to 15 feet away from the side of the bus.
