CDL School Bus Questions and Answers Already Passed

CDL School Bus Questions and Answers Already Passed When student loading, how many feet before stopping should you be if you are going 35+ MPH 300 Feet When student loading, how many feet before stopping should you be if you are going less than 35 MPH 100 Feet When should your strobe lights be used? if weather conditions or terrain effect visibility What should all school bus be equipped with First aid kit and body fluids cleanup kit How many years do you renew your drivers license ? 4 Years How many years do you renew a physical? 2 years How many days is a temporary school bus endorsement effective? 180 days Define school bus Motor vehicle used to transport pupils to or from school or school related activities What is a disqualifying offense? any felony offense, drug violation, 5th degree criminal conduct, interference with privacy, indecent exposure or a violation of DWI laws What is a reportable offense? misbehavior causing an immediate and substantial danger to self or surrounding people or property What is a gross vehicle rating? the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle How many years will a person lose their privileges to drive a commercial motor vehicle if convicted of consumption of alcohol? One Year True;False A second conviction will result in loss of commercial driving privileges for life? True Who can waiver a permanent cancellation requirement of someone convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or a non felony violation ? A commissioner How many feet should a student be when walking in front of a bus? 10 Feet How many feet should a bus stop when approaching a RR crossing? 15 Feet back Which hazard lights should you use when crossing a railroad? 4 ways How many feet should a driver turn on the four way hazard lights when approaching a railroad crossing? 100 feet What must a driver do when at a railroad crossing? Stop, Look, Listen What are flashing Amber lights (8ways) used for? To warn other drivers that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload Before loading students, How many feet should you signal right before stopping? 100 Feet How many feet should you stop before reaching the students? 6-8 Feet True/False. A bus should never operate in reverse on school grounds True True/False Students should always walk towards the bus when unloading False; Students should always walk away from the bus When unloading/ loading at a school which hazard lights should be on? 4-ways How many feet away should a driver stop for an extended stop arm? 20 feet A person who violates a stop arm is guilty of what offense? A misdemeanor What punishment could a person receive if passing an extended stop arm? A $300 fine, also driving privilege suspended If a person passes an extended stop arm two or more times within five years what could happen? Their driving privileges could be revoked When should you evacuate a bus? Fire, Unsafe position, or Danger of drowning Under what two circumstances are you able to transport students after an accident occurs? It has been inspected by the Minnesota State Patrol, or it has been granted a waiver by the state trooper True/False. A bus driver who gives care, advice or assistance at the scene of an emergency is NOT liable for any civil damage True True/ False. When backing up a bus driver should activate their 4-ways True, you should be able to see any moving vehicles within 500 feet in either direction How many feet following distance should you allow on a high way? 500 Feet What is the proper way to determine the right following distance? Count off the seconds it takes from the time the back of the vehicle ahead passes the reference point until the front of your vehicle passes What is correct following distance with an interval of 8 seconds? 500 feet at 45 MPH How many seconds will it take to pass another vehicle? 10-20 seconds Define danger zone Area on all sides where children are in most danger of being hit How far may the danger zones extend from the front bumper? 30 geet How far may the danger zones extend from the left and right sides of the bus? 10 feet How far may the danger zones extend from behind the rear bumper? 10 feet How far may the blind spots extend behind the bus? 400 feet What are round yellow warning signs used for? Notify the driver to slow down, look and listen for a train and be prepared to stop at the tracks What do pavement marks consist of? An "X" with the letters "RR" and no passing marking on two land roads