Describe controlled braking:

• None of these are correct
• Apply the brakes as hard as you can so that the wheels lock. Keep the wheels locked and the steering wheel movements very small while doing this. If you need to make a larger steering adjustment, release the brakes. Re-apply the brakes as soon as you can.
• Turn the wheel while applying the brakes hard enough to lock the drive tires. The drive tires locking will produce more grip on the roadway, giving you more braking force and more control.
• Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels. Keep steering wheel movements very small while doing this. If you need to make a larger steering adjustment or if the wheels lock, release the brakes. Re-apply the brakes as soon as you can.

How many tie-downs should the cargo have?

• One tie-down for every 20 feet of cargo. No matter how small the cargo, it should have at least two tie-downs.
• Two tie-downs for every 10 feet of cargo. No matter how small the cargo, it should have at least three tie-downs.
• Two tie-down for every 20 feet of cargo. No matter how small the cargo, it should have at least three tie-downs.
• One tie-down for every 10 feet of cargo. No matter how small the cargo, it should have at least two tie-downs.

A single metal coil with eye vertical weighing 6,350 lbs requires tiedowns with a minimum aggregate WLL of:

• 10,000 lbs.
• 3,175 lbs
• 12,700 lbs.
• 6,350 lbs.

When more cargo is piled up in a truck:

• The "center of gravity" moves higher up from the road. The truck becomes harder to turn over.
• None of these are correct
• The "center of gravity" moves higher up from the road. The truck becomes easier to turn over.
• The "center of gravity" moves lower down near the road. The truck becomes harder to turn over.

It is important that you do not let water and oil build up in the air tanks. Each tank has a drain valve on it and you should drain each tank:

• Every day
• Once a week
• Several times each year
• Every 150 miles or every two hours, whichever comes first

In the following picture, what are axles 2 and 3 commonly referred to as?

• "drives" or "trailer drives"
• "duals" or "tractor set"
• "drives" or "drive axles"
• "tandems" or "front trailer tandems"

When loading students onto a bus, which of the following is NOT the procedure to follow?

• Count the number of students at the bus stop and be sure all board the bus. If possible, know names of students at each stop. If there is a student missing, ask the other students where the student is.
• If you cannot account for a student outside, send a student outside to check around and underneath the bus
• Wait until students are seated and facing forward before moving the bus.
• Have the students board the school bus slowly, in single file, and use the handrail. The dome light should be on while loading in the dark.

Which of the following describes what you're checking for when inspecting truck tires?

• Properly inflated, valve stems and caps OK, no serious cuts, bulges, tread wear, tires not rubbing each other and nothing stuck between them
• Properly inflated, slightly different size dual tires on trailer, maximum 4/32 tread depth
• Properly inflated, only slight peeling of retread cap allowed, minimum 3/4 inch tread depth
• Properly inflated, steer tires must be recaps or retreads, dual trailer tires must be a combination of bias ply and radial, no rust streaks

As a bus driver, anytime you leave the bus you must:

• Open the rear safety door
• Secure the control arm to the overhead fastener
• Turn off the ignition switch and remove the key
• Put on the red flashing lights

Which of the following is true about making turns in a combination vehicle?

• Both right and left turns should finish the turn in the right-most lane
• Complete a right-hand turn in the left-most lane, a left turn in the lane directly to the left of the centerline
• When making turns, finish in the lane that is most convenient at the moment and switch lanes later if necessary
• Complete a right-hand turn in the right-most lane, a left turn in the lane directly to the right of the centerline

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