1 . To safely unload a bus, students should:

Remain seated until they are told to exit.
Stand up and head toward the door while the bus is slowing down.
Exit the bus and stand directly next to the bus while it is being driven away from the stop.

2 . An encroachment is when:

A driver does not appear for their scheduled basic skills test.
A vehicle touches an exercise boundary line during the basic skills test.
A driver fails one section of the basic skills test.

3 . When a school bus is approaching a bus stop, the driver should:

Not use the mirrors.
Approach with caution.
Drive quickly and stop abruptly.

4 . At a passive railroad crossing, the decision to proceed:

Rests with the driver.
Is indicated by a control device.
Is decided by the vehicle in front of you.

5 . School buses:

Are never equipped with ABS.
Are only equipped with ABS if located in cold climates.
May be equipped with ABS.

6 . An inside rearview mirror is used to:

Monitor passengers.
Inspect the outside of the bus.
See vehicles trying to switch lanes.

7 . If a school bus stalls on a railroad track:

Students should remain on the bus.
Students should be evacuated to a location near the bus.
Students should be evacuated and moved away from the bus.

8 . If a gate controlling a railroad crossing does not go back up after a train passes, you should:

Drive around the gate.
Wait for another vehicle to cross the tracks first to see if it is safe.
Call your dispatcher.

9 . Before evacuating a bus in response to a hazard, a driver should:

Ask the students if they want to leave.
Explain the situation to the dispatcher.
Take their time deciding if an evacuation is necessary.

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

Always exit through the rear door.
Use the exit deemed safest.
Always exit through the front door.

11 . As a general rule, where should students be kept during an emergency?

On the bus
On the side of the road near the bus
In a field away from the bus
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12 . 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.

13 . With the exception of the straight line backing exercise, a driver may exit their vehicle and check its position during testing exercises up to:

One time.
Two times.
Three times.

14 . When operating a school bus, mirrors should be adjusted:

During the drive.
Before beginning to drive.
After the drive is completed.

15 . ABS allows you to:

Drive faster.
Drive less carefully.
Maintain control under slippery conditions.

16 . When stopping to pick up students, be sure to park at least 10 feet away from the students because:

You will have a good view of their movements.
It will be difficult to get any closer to the students.
Students should walk for exercise.

17 . When students are boarding a school bus, the driver should do all of the following, except:

Check all mirrors for students rushing toward the bus.
Count the number of students at the bus stop and ensure all have boarded.
Allow student to board in pairs.

18 . Active railroad crossings:

Have traffic control devices installed.
Do not have any traffic control devices installed.
Are crossed by at least 10 vehicles every hour.

19 . During the driving test, when asked to make a lane change:

You should not be concerned with other motorists.
You should use your turn signal and change lanes when safe.
You should make the lane change as quickly as possible, even if that means cutting off another driver.

20 . Loading and unloading a bus:

Can be hazardous for passengers.
Should be supervised by someone other than the driver.
Should be done when refueling.