1 . The overhead rearview mirror is located:

On the outside left of the bus.
On the outside right of the bus.
Above the windshield inside the bus.

2 . When students board a school bus, the driver should:

Read a book.
Check all mirrors.
Only look at the students.

3 . Adjust a bus's mirrors:

Before operating the bus.
While operating the bus.
At the first stoplight after starting your shift.

4 . A properly adjusted flat mirror should allow the driver to see:

The rear tires touching the ground.
The front tires touching the ground.
Only the roadway and no parts of the bus.
The front bumper.

5 . During the basic vehicle control skills test:

A pull-up always counts against the applicant.
A pull-up should be completed at least once.
Stopping without changing direction is not considered a pull-up.
Excessive pull-ups are acceptable in the opinions of some test administrators.

6 . Loading and unloading a school bus:

Can be hazardous for passengers.
Does not need to be supervised.
Should be done when refueling.
Can be done with the driver talking to another driver.

7 . When exiting your vehicle, you must maintain ____ with the vehicle at all times.

One point of contact
Four points of contact
Three points of contact
Two points of contact

8 . Properly adjusted mirrors on a school bus allow the driver to see ____ behind the bus.

One bus length
Two bus lengths
Three bus lengths
Four bus lengths

9 . When exiting a vehicle, it is important to maintain ____ with your vehicle at all times.

Three points of contact
Four points of contact
Two points of contact

10 . Pre-trip inspections should be done:

Differently each time in order to place emphasis on different items.
The same way each time to prevent you from forgetting anything.
Once in a while.

11 . When checking the power steering fluid during a vehicle inspection, you will need to do each of the following, except:

Show where the power steering fluid dipstick is located.
Check for adequate power steering fluid.
Ensure that the power steering fluid level is above the full mark.
Ensure that the power steering level is above the refill mark.
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12 . When asked to complete a conventional parallel parking maneuver, you should:

Pass the parking space while backing, then pull forward into it.
Pull forward past the parking space, then back into it.
Pull forward into the parking space without passing it first.
Back into the parking space without passing it first.

13 . If exiting a bus, a driver must:

Never make contact with the handrail.
Maintain contact with the handrail.
Move quickly.

14 . When performing a pre-trip inspection and looking into the fifth wheel gap, you should:

Make sure the locking jaws are open.
Make sure the locking jaws are fully closed around the kingpin.
Make sure the locking jaws are loose.

15 . During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test:

Applicants will not have to identify the ABS.
Windshield wipers are not to be addressed.
Shock absorbers only need to be checked on one axle.
The steering box should be checked for leaks.

16 . If a bus is equipped with outside convex mirrors, they will be located:

Below the outside flat mirrors.
Above the outside flat mirrors.
Next to the door.
On top of the bus.

17 . During a basic vehicle control skills test, a look is when:

A driver checks the gauges on their instrument panel.
A driver checks their blind spots.
A driver walks to the back of their vehicle to check its position.

18 . Doors should be closed while a school bus is being driven, except when:

Crossing railroad tracks.
Needing to cool off the inside of the vehicle.
There is no vehicle next to the bus.

19 . If a school bus needs to be evacuated, passengers should:

Always use the rear door.
Always use the windows.
Always use the front door.
Use the exit deemed safest.

20 . During the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

Wear your safety belt.
Obey all traffic laws.
Complete the test without a moving violation.
Obey all traffic signs and signals, but only if other traffic is present.