When stopping a school bus at a bus stop, what two things must you do?

• Release the parking brake and activate the warning buzzer
• All these are correct
• Swing the nose of the bus toward traffic a few feet and reach your arm out the window to signal your intentions to traffic
• Put the transmission in "park" or "neutral" and set the parking brake

Which of the following is NOT true about personal conveyance in a commercial motor vehicle?

• A driver may record time operating a CMV for personal conveyance as off-duty only when the driver is relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work by the motor carrier
• Motor carriers can not make personal conveyance limitations that are more restrictive than the guidance provided by the FMCSA
• The CMV may be used for personal conveyance even if it is laden (loaded)
• Personal conveyance does not reduce a driver’s or motor carrier’s responsibility to operate a CMV safely

In addition to checking the lighting indicators listed in Section 10.2 of this manual, school bus drivers must also check which of the following lighting indicators:

• Alternately flashing red lights indicator.
• Alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped.
• All these are correct
• Strobe light indicator, if equipped.

If the coolant recovery container is not part of the pressurized system:

• Never try to add coolant to any cooling system when the engine is hot, regardless of the type of coolant recovery container
• The operating temperature in this type of system will be higher than in most
• The radiator cap is more prone to leakage in this type of system, so check it often
• The cap can be safely removed and coolant added even when the engine is at operating temperature

During the CDL exam, when a driver stops and reverses direction to get a better position, it is scored as a:

• Reversal
• Pull-up
• Crossover
• Insurgent

Which of the following describes a dual air brake system?

• The first system is called the “primary” system. The other is called the “secondary” system.
• All these are correct
• One system typically operates the regular brakes on the rear axle or axles. The other system operates the regular brakes on the front axle (and possibly one rear axle). Both systems supply air to the trailer (if there is one).
• A dual air brake system has two separate air brake systems, which use a single set of brake controls. Each system has its own air tanks, hoses, lines, etc

When students are loading the bus at the school campus you should:

• Turn off the ignition switch
• All these are correct
• Position yourself to supervise loading as required or recommended by your state or local regulations
• Remove key if leaving driver’s compartment

Which of the following is NOT true about the 16-hour lobgook exception?

• Allows drivers who have started and stopped their workdays at the same location for the previous five work days to extend their 14 hour clock to 16 hours one per week
• The driver can remain on-duty for an extra 2 hours but must be relieved from duty immediately after the 16th hour
• This exception does not extend the allowed 11 hours per day of driving
• This exception allows the driver to extend their 14-hour and 11-hour clocks by two hours once per week

Using the following numbers, what would be the final result if you moved the 5th wheel forward two holes?

• steer axle: 10,300 pounds
  drive axles: 34,600 pounds
• steer axle: 9,800 pounds
  drive axles: 35,100 pounds
• steer axle: 11,800 pounds
  drive axles: 33,100 pounds
• steer axle: 11,300 pounds
  drive axles: 33,600 pounds

Define aggressive driving:

• Taking the off-ramp without first getting into the proper gear
• Staying in the left lane below the speed limit, angering other drivers
• Driving just a few miles per hour above the speed limit to save a few minutes
• The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others

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