Texas CDL Section 10 - School bus Exam Questions and Answers

Texas CDL Section 10 - School bus Exam Questions and Answers Define the Danger Zone and how far does it extend around the bus? - Answer- The area on all sides of the bus that extends a minimum of 10 feet What should you be able to see if the outside flat mirrors are adjusted properly? - Answer- 200 feet or 4 bus lengths, along the sides, and rear tires touching the ground What should you be able to see if the outside convex mirrors are adjusted properly? - Answer- entire side of bus up to mirror mounts, front of the rear tires touching the ground, and at least one traffic lane on either side of bus What should you be able to see if the crossover mirrors are adjusted properly? - Answer- entire front of bus, front tires touching the ground, front of bus to service doors You are loading students along the route. When should you activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights? - Answer- 200 feet or 5-10 seconds prior to school bus stop You are unloading students along your route. Where should students walk to after exiting the bus? - Answer- a position at least 10 feet away from the bus to a position where the driver can see them After unloading at school, why should you walk through the bus? - Answer- so that no sleeping or hiding children are left on the bus What position should students be in front of the bus before they cross the roadway? - Answer- On the right side curb at least 10 feet in front of the bus where driver can see their shoes Under what conditions must your evacuate the bus? - Answer- fire, stalled or adjacent to railroad crossing, position of bus may cause danger, imminent danger of collision, hazardous material spill How far from the nearest rail should you stop at a highway-rail crossing? - Answer- no closer than 15 feet from nearest rail What is a passive highway-rail crossing and why should you be extra cautious at this type of crossing? - Answer- doesn't have flashing lights or a arm How should you use your brakes if your vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes (ABS)? - Answer- brake as you normally do How far might the danger zone extend around the bus? - Answer- 30 feet why is the left side of the bus so dangerous? - Answer- passing cars true or false? proper adjustment of mirrors will help you to monitor all of the danger zones. - Answer- true