1 . Students should board a school bus:

In a single-file line.
Two at a time.
In as large a group as possible.
However they want to. It makes no difference.

2 . 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.

3 . A school bus's danger zones are located:

Only to the front of the bus.
Only to the rear and left side of the bus.
To the front, sides, and rear of the bus.

4 . Why should a school bus stop a short distance from students who are waiting to board?

The students will have to walk to the bus, making it easier for the driver to watch their movements.
The students will usually be waiting on a sidewalk.
The students may get scared of a school bus coming toward them.
Buses are difficult to drive.

5 . Properly adjusted flat mirrors on a school bus should allow the driver to see ____ behind the bus.

50 feet
100 feet
200 feet

6 . If you must drive in reverse at a student pick-up point, you should:

Back up before the students board the bus.
Back up after the students board the bus.
Back up while students direct you.

7 . If equipped with flashing lights, how far in advance of a school bus stop should the bus's lights be activated?

At least 50 feet
At least 100 feet
At least 200 feet
At least 1,000 feet

8 . 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.

9 . 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.

10 . If a student drops an item near a stopped bus, they should:

Hurry and pick up the item.
Leave the item behind.
Ask the driver to pick up the object.
Have another student pick it up.

11 . If your bus's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) stops working:

You will not have any working brakes.
The brakes will react more slowly than usual.
You will still have normal braking power.
You should not brake.
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12 . The loading of a school bus:

Is not a dangerous process.
Does not need to be supervised.
Should be done quickly.
Can be dangerous.

13 . If you miss a student’s stop while bringing students home after school, you should:

Back up to the stop.
Follow locally established procedures.
Not worry about the student.
Stop quickly and let them exit.

14 . If students on the bus cause a disturbance while other students are unloading, what should you do?

Immediately walk to the back of the bus and take care of the disturbance while students unload.
Wait until the students are done unloading and then take care of the disturbance.
Have a student who is closer to the disturbance handle the situation while you supervise unloading.

15 . When stopping to pick up students, a bus driver should:

Place the vehicle in park.
Place the vehicle in first gear.
Place the vehicle in reverse.
Place the vehicle in third gear.

16 . After students unload at a school, the driver:

May assume students have taken all of their belongings with them.
Should assume the students have immediately cleared the doorway.
Should walk through the bus and check for any sleeping or hiding students.
May turn off the dispatch radio.

17 . Students loading and unloading a bus:

Is simple and does not need to be supervised.
Can be dangerous and should be supervised.
May be done without the bus driver present.

18 . When students board a bus, they should:

Sit in the back row first.
Sit in the back row only after all other seats are filled.
Be seated as far from the driver as possible.

19 . Outside mirrors on a school bus should be adjusted:

Before a trip begins.
During a trip.
After students board the bus.
After a trip ends.

20 . When should you inspect the mirrors on a bus?

Before operating the bus
While operating the bus
After operating the bus
Is not necessary to inspect the mirrors.