DMV PA - CDL School Bus Endorsement Multiple Choice Test Questions

1. A school bus is "every motor vehicle used for the transportation of children to or from school or school activities."

a. True
b. False

2. It doesn't matter if school bus drivers know current laws and regulations and keep abreast of any changes.

a. True
b. False

3. School bus drivers must have a commercial driver's license and:

a. Passenger and combination vehicle endorsements.
b. School bus and passenger endorsements.
c. Air brake and tank endorsements.

4. Maximum time in transit: No pupil shall be allowed to remain in transit to and from school for:

a. More than one hour round trip.
b. More than two hours round trip.
c. More than three hours round trip.

5. Can a school bus transport more pupils than indicated by the manufacturer's rated capacity for the bus?

a. Yes
b. No

6. Inspection of buses are made one or more times a year in order to determine whether the school bus can be used to safely transport school children.

a. True
b. False

7. Each state board of education is charged with the primary responsibility of rules and regulations regarding pupil transportation.

a. True
b. False

8. A school bus driver doesn't have to wear a seat belt at all times.

a. True
b. False

9. Only some school bus drivers are required to participate in in-service training programs.

a. True
b. False

10. Who makes the final decision to determine when weather conditions make the roads unsafe to travel?

a. The School Administrator
b. The School Teacher
c. The School Bus Driver

11. What is one of the more dangerous procedures a school bus driver must undertake?

a. Driving in traffic.
b. Loading and unloading.
c. Driving in the rain.

12. When approaching a school bus stop you should activate your overhead amber lights how far from the bus stop?

a. 100/150 ft.
b. 200 ft.
c. 300 ft.

13. Immediately after stopping you should:

a. Open entrance door slightly to activate the stop arms and overhead red warning lights.
b. Tell the children to stand back until you are ready for them to load.
c. Get the children onto the bus as quickly as possible.

14. Always unload on the right outside lane if on a multi-lane road.

a. True
b. False

15. Pupils must walk at least how many feet in front of a school bus to cross the road?

a. 8 ft.
b. 10 ft.
c. 12 ft.

16. Before crossing any highway-rail crossing in a school bus, be sure the bus has enough containment to completely clear the railroad tracks. As as general rule how much space is considered an acceptable amount of containment for a school bus?

a. The length of the bus plus 25 feet.
b. The length of the bus plus 15 feet.
c. The length of the bus plus 10 feet.

17. Why should a post-trip inspection be performed?

a. To check for sleeping students or articles left on the bus.
b. To check for mechanical/damage or vandalism to the bus.
c. Any of the above.

18. The properly adjusted outside left and right side convex mirrors allow visibility in what area?

a. The entire side of the bus up to the front tires at ground level, in front of the rear tires touching the ground, and at least one traffic lane on either side of the bus.
b. The area directly in front of the bus.
c. Front of the rear tires touching the ground, the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, and at least one traffic lane on either side of the bus.

19. What is the value of the overhead inside rearview mirror?

a. It is used to monitor passenger activity inside the bus.
b. It is used to monitor the driver's appearance.
c. It is used to provide visibility directly in back of the bus.

20. What is an example of a mandatory evacuation?

a. There is no radio communication with base.
b. There are community adults on the scene.
c. The bus is stalled on or adjacent to a railroad highway crossing.

21. When should you activate your alternating flashing amber warning lamps?

a. Activate alternating flashing amber warning lamps 100/150 to 300 feet before the school bus stop.
b. Activate alternating flashing amber warning lamps 300 to 500 feet before the school bus stop.
c. None of the above.

22. At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line or, if there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

a. No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 30 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.
b. No closer than 10 feet and no farther than 40 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.
c. No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail, where you have the best view of the tracks.

23. Why is proper adjustment and use of all mirrors so vital to the safe operation of the school bus?

a. In order to observe the danger zone around the bus.
b. In order to clear up blind spots around the bus.
c. In order to observe the danger zone around the bus and look for students, traffic, and other objects in this area.

24. Where does the properly adjusted outside left and right side flat mirror enable visibility?

a. Along the sides of the bus and the rear tires touching the ground.
b. 200 feet or 2 bus lengths behind the bus.
c. Along the sides of the bus, 200 feet or 4 bus lengths behind the bus, and the rear tires touching the ground.

25. Where are children found to be in the most danger outside of the school bus?

a. The area to the left of the bus because of passing vehicles.
b. The front and rear areas of the bus.
c. Anywhere outside the bus defined as the danger zone.

26. What do the outside left and right side cross view mirrors do?

a. They are used to see the "danger zone" area directly in front of the bus.
b. Presents a view of people and objects that does not accurately reflect their size and distance from the bus.
c. All of the above.

27. Who should make the final decision that it is safe to proceed across a passive crossing?

a. The School Bus Driver.
b. The Dispatcher.
c. None of the above.

28. All mirrors should be viewed in what manner?

a. Simultaneously every 4 seconds.
b. In a logical sequence checking traffic and passengers every 5 seconds.
c. In a logical sequence to insure that a child or object is not in any of the danger zones.

29. Where are blind spots on the bus?

a. In the rear of the bus and could extend up to 400 feet depending on the width of the bus.
b. Immediately below and in front of each mirror and directly in back of the rear bumper.
c. Both a & b above.

30. Why is understanding the loading or unloading procedure so critical?

a. Because only high school students understand how to cross the road.
b. Because more students are killed while getting on or off a school bus each year.
c. Because motorists ignore students walking to school.

31. What should you do if you have lost ABS control at one or more wheels?

a. Call dispatch to report the problem.
b. Drive normally because you still have regular brakes but have system serviced soon.
c. Drive faster so your ABS yellow malfunction lamp will go out.

32. How far should students exit the bus and walk to?

a. The distance it takes to clear the danger zone.
b. At least 10 feet away from the side of the bus.
c. At least 8 feet away from the side of the bus.

33. What is a passive Railroad Crossing?

a. A Railroad Crossing that is no longer in use.
b. A Railroad Crossing that does not have any type of traffic control device.
c. A Railroad Crossing that has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.

34. If the driver is evacuating the bus due to a stall or entrapment on railroad tracks what is the appropriate course of action?

a. Get everyone out of the bus and off the tracks immediately.
b. Move everyone from the bus at an angle away, which is both away from the tracks and toward the approaching train.
c. All of the above.

35. How should you brake in a bus with ABS Brakes?

a. Pump the brakes in an emergency situation.
b. Apply the brakes, as usual.
c. Apply the brakes and back off the brakes prior to the final brake, to stop.

36. Which of the following items are prohibited on a school bus?

a. guns;
b. large class projects;
c. both a & b above.

37. How often should you check your mirrors?

a. only before each trip;
b. every 5-8 seconds;
c. every 12-15 seconds;

38. How far ahead should you look while driving?

a. 6 - 8 seconds;
b. 12 - 15 seconds;
c. 18 - 20 seconds;

39. What school bus accidents must be reported?

a. none
b. only if there is injury
c. all

40. Pupils must walk at least how many feet in front of a school bus to cross the road?

a. 8 ft
b. 10 ft
c. 12 ft

41. A school bus driver doesn't have to wear a seat belt while loading or unloading students.

a. True
b. False

42. When approaching a school bus stop you should activate your overhead amber lights how far from the bus stop?

a. 100/150 ft
b. 200 ft
c. 300 ft

43. Only some school bus drivers are required to participate in In-service training programs.

a. True
b. False

44. Inspection of buses are made one or more times a year in order to determine whether the school bus can be used to safely transport school children.

a. True
b. False

45. School bus drivers must have a commercial driver's license and:

a. passenger and combination vehicle endorsements.
b. school bus and passenger endorsements.
c. air brake and tank endorsements.

46. What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

a. To give the mechanic something to do.
b. To assist the principal with their reports.
c. For safety/required by Federal, State and local laws.

47. Each state board of education is charged with the primary responsibility of rules and regulations regarding pupil transportation.

a. True
b. False

48. What is the definition for reaction distance?

a. The distance the driver travels before they realize there is a discipline problem.
b. The distance they travel after applying the brakes.
c. The distance traveled while moving their foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal.

49. Immediately after stopping you should:

a. Tell the children to stand back until you are ready for them to load.
b. Open entrance door slightly to activate the stop arms and overhead red warning lights.
c. Get the children onto the bus as quickly as possible.

50. In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment:

a. Three red burning flares, safety belts in all seats.
b. Three flares of any type and alcohol.
c. Three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit.

51. Make sure that emergency bus doors, roof hatches or push out windows used for emergency evacuation are not damaged and operate smoothly and close securely.

a. True
b. False

52. A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure, connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

a. Battery connections should show signs of excessive wear.
b. Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion, but the battery box and cover or door is unimportant.
c. Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure.

53. When checking a handicap lift the things that you should look for are:

a. Leaking, damaged or missing wheel chairs.
b. Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be fully retracted and latched.
c. Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be 25 percent retracted and latched.

54. Check that the entry door is not damaged and:

a. Operates smoothly and closes securely from the outside.
b. Operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside.
c. Operates smoothly and closes securely from a remote location.

55. A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped, and the alternately flashing red lights indicator and the strobe light indicator, if also equipped.

a. True
b. False

56. On a two-way street or highway, only vehicles moving in the same direction as the school bus must stop for a legally stopped school bus displaying red loading lights and stop signal arm.

a. True
b. False

57. When vehicles are traveling in the same direction as a legally stopped school bus displaying red loading lights and extended stop arm, they do not have to stop if the street or highway is a four-lane which is divided by an unpaved (grassy) median at lest five-feet wide.

a. True
b. False

58. When vehicles are traveling in the same direction as a school bus displaying red loading lights and extended stop arm, they must stop if the street or highway is a four-lane which is divided by a raised median.

a. True
b. False

59. Vehicles must remain stopped until all red loading lights have been turned off.

a. True
b. False

60. When vehicles are traveling in the same direction as a school bus displaying its yellow warning lights that has not yet come to a complete stop, they must stop if the street or highway is a four-lane which is divided by an unpaved (grassy) median at least five-feet wide.

a. True
b. False

61. The maximum speed for a school bus transporting Pupils is:

a. 65 MPH
b. 60 MPH
c. 55 MPH
d. 50 MPH

62. A driver shall not drive when his/her ability to operate a vehicle safely is adversely affected by:

a. Fatigue
b. Illness
c. Any other cause
d. All of the above

63. At a minimum, school buses shall carry one or two fire extinguishers having an aggregate rating of not less than:

a. 4 BC
b. 6 BC
c. 8 BC
d. 10 BC

64. A school bus driver shall not allow the transportation of:

a. Alcoholic beverages
b. Food
c. Soft Drinks
d. All of the above

65. Weapons and other hazardous materials may not be carried on a school bus except:

a. Loaded and/or concealed firearms carried by a peace or special police officer or persons with a weapons permit.
b. Starter pistols not capable of expelling a projectile.
c. Oxygen medically prescribed.
d. All of the above

66. Smoking is permitted in a school bus when:

a. No pupil is aboard
b. No adults are present
c. When requested by a parent
d. Never

67. A school bus shall not be put in motion until:

a. All passengers are seated
b. The doors are closed
c. Headlamps are lighted
d. All of the above

68. When warning devices are placed on a two-lane highway because of a disabled vehicle, place reflectors:

a. 10 feet, 100 feet and 200 feet to the rear
b. 100 feet in front, 10 feet and 500 feet to the rear
c. 10 feet front or rear, 100 feet in front, and 200 feet to the rear
d. 10 feet front or rear, 100 feet in front, and 100 feet to the rear

69. The driver of a school bus shall operate the flashing red signal (cross-over) Lamps:

a. At time when children (12th grade or below) are loading or unloading and crossing the highway upon which the school bus is stopped
b. When escorting pupils who attend an elementary school
c. At all times when loading or unloading students unless the stop is exempt from the use of red-lights
d. None of the above

70. At the completion of the driver's work or tour of duty, each driver shall:

a. Submit a daily written report indicating the condition of the vehicle.
b. Submit a written report if any repairs are deemed necessary.
c. Both A and B.
d. None of the above.

71. The driver of a school bus shall not drive more than __ hours within a work period or drive after __ consecutive hours have elapsed since first reporting for duty:

a. 8/12
b. 10/16
c. 12/15
d. 14/18

72. When a pupil is aboard the driver of a school bus shall not leave the driver's compartment without first:

a. Stopping the engine and effectively setting the parking brakes.
b. Removing the ignition keys, which shall remain in the driver's possession.
c. Placing the transmission in first, reverse, park or neutral for automatic transmissions that do not have a park position.
d. All of the above.

73. If a school bus is disabled off the roadway but within 10 feet, flares should be placed:

a. 100 feet to the front, 10 feet to the rear, 100 feet to the rear
b. 10 feet to the rear: 100 feet to the rear: 200 feet to the rear
c. 10 feet to the front: 100 feet to the rear: 200 feet to the rear
d. 10 feet to the rear: 100 feet to the rear: 100 to 500 feet to the rear

74. When can strobe lights legally be used?

a. When the visibility is less than 500 feet
b. When the visibility is less than 400 feet
c. When the visibility is less than 300 feet
d. When the visibility is less than 250 feet

75. During hours of darkness the driver shall ensure that the interior of the bus is sufficiently lighted:

a. At all times with passengers aboard
b. When passengers enter and exit the bus
c. When the driver observes any hanky panky
d. To accomodate the passengers as long as the light does not interfere with the driver's vision

76. A defensive driver's visual lead-time may need to be _________ due to an increase in speed.

a. Decreased
b. Increased
c. Remains the same
d. None of the above

77. What adjustments does a defensive driver need to make due to adverse weather conditions:

a. Perception
b. Conditioned response
c. Driving skills
d. Attitude

78. Tires on school bus shall not be used due to the following conditions:

a. Unrepaired fabric breaks
b. Exposed or damaged cords
c. Bumps, bulges or knots due to internal separation
d. All of the above

79. When approaching an intersection at the same time as another driver, when should you proceed through the intersection?

a. After stopping
b. When it is safe to proceed
c. The driver on the left has the right of way
d. The driver on the right has the right of way

80. A driver of a school bus or other commercial motor vehicle is required to manually turn off the vehicle upon arriving at a school and when operating within ___ feet of a school is prohibited from idling.

a. 50 feet
b. 100 feet
c. 150 feet
d. 200 feet

81. There are two factors in defensive driving in preventing a driver and the vehicle from becoming involved in collisions. They are reaction time and:

a. Braking distance
b. Perception
c. Visual lead time
d. Conditioned response

82. When driving downhill, the driver of a school bus should do all of the following except:

a. Select a safe speed and the appropriate gear.
b. Use proper braking techniques to maintain a safe speed.
c. Put the vehicle in neutral to save on fuel.
d. Know escape ramp locations on your route.

83. If you are transporting a mentally and/or physically handicapped child on your bus, it is best to:

a. Verbally communicate this information to all of the children on your bus so that they understand the nature of his/her disability.
b. Verbally communicate this information to a select few student "helpers" so that they can assist you in transporting the child.
c. Keep this information confidential.
d. Do nothing, its not your problem.

84. When resuming from a stopped position, you must ________ to deactivate the flashing red lights.

a. Shift the transmission out of neutral
b. Close the front door
c. Place your foot on the Accelerator Pedal
d. Place your foot on the Brake Pedal

85. Pennsylvania's State Law which dictates that school buses must activate their amber warning lights at least 150 feet from a bus stop applies nationwide; True or False?

a. True
b. False

86. What should you do if a student is having a seizure?

a. Put a soft object in their mouth
b. Hold them down tightly so they don't hit someone or something
c. Sit them upright in a seat
d. Guide their arms through their movements to reduce injuries

87. Who has the right-of-way at an unmarked intersection?

a. Pedestrians at all times
b. Pedestrians, only if they are already in the street
c. Motorists at all times, because they cannot stop quickly
d. Motorists, if they are not making a left turn

88. Which of the following is not required to stop for a school bus when the red flashing lights are activated?

a. A car traveling in the same direction on a four lane divided highway
b. An ambulance on an undivided highway
c. A car traveling in the opposite direction on a road with a singing divider*
d. A car traveling in the opposite direction on a road with a median barrier

*= A singing divider wakes you up when you doze off and veer off the shoulder of the road by "singing" to you.

89. Which of the following lists are part of the safety team?

a. Bus driver, teacher, instructor
b. Transportation supervisor, mechanic, police
c. Bus driver, principal, parents, school board
d. All of the above

90. Kindergarten/elementary students are most likely to:

a. Be very concerned with personal dignity and image
b. Be sensitive to adult criticism
c. Gossip frequently
d. Resent authority

91. Driving at night:

a. Is never as safe as daylight driving
b. Is safe under normal weather conditions
c. With special precautions can be as safe as daylight driving
d. Is just as safe as daylight driving

92. The two recommended bus steering methods are "hand-over-hand" and the:

a. Turn and release method
b. Spoke and rim method
c. Arcing and sliding method
d. Push-pull method

93. When placing reflectors to warn motorists of a disabled school bus, the first one goes 10 feet behind the bus, and the second one goes 100-500 feet to the rear of the bus. The third reflector goes:

a. At least 500 feet behind the bus
b. At least 1,000 feet behind the bus
c. At least 100 feet in front of the bus
d. At least 500 feet in front of the bus

94. When is it best to check the oil level?

a. While the engine is running
b. Just after the engine is stopped
c. When the engine is cold
d. Once a year

95. Following a school bus crash, a passing motorist offers to transport several students. You should never allow the students to go with the motorist:

a. True
b. False

96. The Pennsylvania School Bus Driver's Physical Examination Certificate is valid for 4 years:

a. True
b. False

97. School bus drivers are always required to perform a pre-trip inspection of the bus before driving:

a. True
b. False

98. When stopped at a corner and waiting to turn left across an oncoming lane of traffic, the front wheels of the bus should be pointed slightly left:

a. True
b. False

99. The CDL learner's permit is valid for 1 year:

a. True
b. False

100. The federal government is responsible for providing services for special education programs:

a. True
b. False

101. Your following distance behind the vehicle ahead of your bus, on a good road, should be at least the distance the bus travels in 4 seconds:

a. True
b. False

102. When starting an empty bus on a slippery road, it is best to use second gear and let the clutch pedal up slowly:

a. True
b. False

103. State law requires that all school buses be equipped with a seat belt for the driver:

a. True
b. False

104. Under School Code, who is responsible for the discipline of school bus passengers?

a. Bus driver
b. Bus supervisor
c. School principal
d. Parents

105. The amber lights of the school bus 8-way lights must be activated at least how far from a school bus stop when picking up passengers?

a. 50 feet
b. 100 feet
c. 150 feet
d. 500 feet

106. Most fatal school bus crashes occur:

a. At intersections
b. On school property
c. At designated loading/unloading areas
d. On divided highways

107. Emergency vehicles (fire engines, ambulances, and police cars) must obey the red flashing lights of a school bus:

a. True
b. False

108. Crash records show that the most dangerous part of the trip to school for students is:

a. Coming out of the house
b. Outside the bus before getting on and after getting off the bus
c. Riding on the bus
d. Going into the school

109. If you must turn your bus around at a loading zone, always unload your passengers before making the turnaround, and always load them after making the turn-around so you will have increased visibility:

a. True
b. False

110. When the right wheels of the bus get off the pavement, what is the correct way to get them back on?

a. Slow down and then gradually turn the front wheels to the left
b. Slow down and then turn the front wheels sharply to the left
c. Continue at present speed and turn the front wheels sharply to the left
d. Continue at present speed and gradually turn the front wheels to the left

111. A school bus must stop how far back from a railroad grade crossing?

a. 10 to 12 feet
b. 25 feet
c. 15 to 50 feet
d. 40 feet

112. The best eyes are only ___ efficient at night:

a. 65%
b. 95%
c. 75%
d. 50%

113. In what month(s) must evacuation drill(s) be conducted?

a. September only
b. September and January
c. September and March
d. December and April

114. When notifying authorities of an emergency, the three "W's" are:

a. Why, When, Who
b. Where, What, Who
c. When, Where, Why
d. Who, When, Why

115. If the fire extinguisher on the bus is to be used, how long will it last?

a. 2 minutes
b. 5 minutes
c. 8 seconds
d. 6 minutes

116. When stopped at a corner waiting to turn left across an oncoming lane of traffic, the front wheels of the bus should be pointed:

a. Hard left
b. Slightly left
c. Straight ahead
d. Slightly to the right

117. What lights should the bus driver turn on when the bus is stopped to load students?

a. Steady red lights
b. Flashing red lights
c. Steady amber (yellow) lights
d. Flashing amber (yellow) lights

118. Your following distance behind the vehicle ahead of your bus, on a good road, should be at least:

a. 100 feet
b. 500 feet
c. The distance the bus travels in 1 second
d. The distance the bus travels in 4 seconds

119. The chief reason for maintaining the correct air pressure in all tires at all times is to:

a. Make the bus easier to control
b. Make smoother riding
c. Keep the bus from swaying when brakes are applied
d. Keep tires from squealing on turns

120. Under what emergency situation is a school bus evacuation not required?

a. Fire or fire danger on school bus
b. School bus stopped on railroad tracks, due to mechanical failure
c. School bus stopped on a highway where it is visible for 500 feet
d. Hazardous fumes are present on the school bus

121. All Pennsylvania school bus drivers are required to have in-service driver training:

a. Every year
b. Every 2 years
c. Every 3 years
d. Every 4 years

122. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way at an unmarked intersection:

a. True
b. False

123. If a student is having a seizure you should guide their arms through their movements to reduce injuries:

a. True
b. False

124. All Pennsylvania school bus drivers only need to have a passenger endorsement in order to operate a school bus:

a. True
b. False

125. When backing up a school bus, Pennsylvania state law requires that all students be on the school bus:

a. True
b. False

126. A road surface is more slippery during heavy rain than when the rain just starts:

a. True
b. False

127. You should try to discourage students from talking with other students while on the bus:

a. True
b. False

128. How many total hours of instruction are required during recertification (in-service) training?

a. 6
b. 10
c. 14
d. 20

129. How many total hours of instruction are required during initial training?

a. 6
b. 10
c. 14
d. 20

130. Children who ride on a clean bus in good repair are likely to:

a. Have respect for the bus and try to keep it clean
b. Not care about how clean it is when they board
c. Mark on the back of the seats and other surfaces
d. Mark surfaces and cut seats to annoy the driver

131. The best general rule for handling students on the bus is to:

a. Be very strict or they will take advantage of you
b. Be pleasant, but also be firm and consistent in having all of the students follow school bus rules
c. Be friendly and try to make riding the bus fun
d. Ignore their behavior

132. An ambulance on an undivided highway is not required to stop for a school bus when the red flashing lights are activated:

a. True
b. False

133. The school bus 8-way light system must be activated in a school bus loading area even when a bus is entirely off the roadway:

a. True
b. False

134. At which locations may a school bus driver load or unload children?

a. Only at locations established and approved by the parents
b. Only at locations established and approved by the parent and school district
c. Only at locations established and approved as loading and unloading zones by the school district
d. Wherever the student asks to be left off

135. Two things that a school bus driver should never do unless absolutely necessary are:

a. Back the bus and pass other vehicles on the road
b. Make turns and stops near the school
c. Load and unload students
d. Allow the bus to be overtaken and passed on the road

136. What is the suggested speed of a school bus?

a. Never exceed the posted speed; adjust to conditions
b. 55 mph
c. 5 miles under the posted limit
d. 35 mph

137. Most traffic crashes are the result of:

a. Mechanical failures
b. Poor road conditons
c. Driver error
d. Poor weather conditions

138. When controlling a skid, "countersteering" refers to:

a. Increased steering force caused by the skid
b. The tendency of the bus to travel along the path of greatest centrifugal force
c. Steering toward the inside of a curve
d. Steering in the direction of the skid

139. How is a school bus driver to notify authorities of a crash if a bus, filled with passengers, is not equipped with a phone or radio?

a. Ask passing motorists or pedestrians to notify authorities
b. Wait on the bus until police or other authorities arrive
c. Evacuate the bus, sending all passengers to a location where authorities can be notified
d. The bus driver should leave the bus to notify authorities, after directing one passenger to supervise the remaining passengers

140. How often are school bus evacuation drills required by PA State law?

a. Twice each school year
b. Once every 6 weeks each school year
c. Once a month each school year
d. None are required by PA State law

141. During a moderate rain, a good driver:

a. Will usually wait for the rain to stop because of the danger of driving on slick roads
b. Will need more time than usual to make a trip
c. Can make the trip in the usual time, unless he runs into slow traffic
d. Will maintain his schedule anyway

142. If the school bus becomes disabled and must be left along the side of the road, how should flags and flares be placed?

a. One 100 feet to the rear, one within 10 feet of the front or rear corner, and one 100 feet in front of the bus
b. One alongside the bus in the middle, one 50 feet to the rear, and one 100 feet in front of the bus
c. All three to the rear of the bus, 25 feet apart
d. Not necessary to post out flags and flares

143. Transporting exceptional children requires no additional knowledge:

a. True
b. False

144. In a pre-trip inspection you should check:

a. Lights, doors, seats, mirrors, and windshield
b. Fluid levels, belts, gauges, and emergency equipment
c. Steering wheel, brakes, all lights, and tires
d. All of the above

145. The most dangerous area around the bus is:

a. In front of the bus
b. Behind the bus
c. On the right side of the bus
d. Anywhere within 10 feet of the bus