1 . Which of the following is not a sign of bad brakes?

Cracked drums
Very thin pads
Pads free of oil or grease

2 . When approaching a railroad crossing while operating a bus, you should:

Proceed as you would in an automobile.
Stop and get out of the bus to look for a train.
Stop before the railroad tracks and look both ways before proceeding.

3 . The heavier the vehicle:

The less important the brakes become.
The harder the brakes need to work.
The quieter the brakes will sound.

4 . Driving at night is:

Safer than driving during the day.
Just as safe as driving during the day.
More dangerous than driving during the day.

5 . How can a driver maintain alertness while driving?

Stay fit and healthy
Keep the cab warm
Eat heavy foods

6 . When approaching a drawbridge controlled by a green traffic light:

You must stop.
You may proceed without stopping.
You must wait for the light to change from green to yellow.

7 . Pre-trip inspections:

Should never be done the same way two times in a row.
Should always be done in the same order.
Do not need to be done if the driver is familiar with the vehicle.

8 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine
Four to five

9 . A bus driver is:

Exempt from wearing a seat belt.
Not required to wear a seat belt, but encouraged to.
Always required to wear a seat belt.

10 . Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Are illegal in most states.
Can help drivers see a larger area.

11 . Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?

Tires of mismatched sizes
Tread of 3/32 of an inch in the grooves of the front tires
Tires manufactured by different makers
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12 . When driving at highway speeds, you should watch the road about ____ ahead of your vehicle.

One block
100 yards
A quarter mile

13 . A driver should ensure that:

The truck is overloaded.
The truck is properly loaded.
The cargo is mostly in the front of the trailer.

14 . If your wheels being to spin when accelerating on a poor traction surface, you should:

Use the brakes.
Take your foot off the accelerator.
Continue to accelerate.

15 . Fueling a bus while passengers are on board is:

Recommended, but only if the passengers are told about the refueling.
Recommended, but only if time is an issue.
Not recommended.

16 . The effects of alcohol are felt:

With the first drink.
Only after several drinks have been consumed.
At the legal limit.

17 . If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash down the road, you should:

Pull over and yell at them.
Stop after the crash scene and report the other driver’s behavior to police.
Block the driver in with your vehicle.

18 . A commercial motor vehicle driver:

May use any cell phone while driving.
May only use a hands-free cell phone while driving, if permitted.
May only use a cell phone while driving on rural roads.

19 . If you’re unfamiliar with the area in which you must back up, you should:

Get out of your vehicle and walk around the area to become more familiar with it.
Not use both side mirrors because it can be distracting.
Wait for someone else to back up in the area so you can see how they do it.

20 . After arriving to a destination, a driver should:

Rest.
Remind passengers to take their belongings with them when they exit.
Only make announcements after passengers have begun to exit the bus.