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Train for FREE online with our MD bus CDL test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a license in Maryland in 2024, learn how to become a bus driver and then practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for a bus driver may vary from state to state.
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8 . Loading and unloading a school bus:
Can be done with the driver talking to another driver.
More students are killed each year during loading or unloading of school buses than while riding on school buses. Therefore, it is critical that school bus drivers follow appropriate safety procedures during loading and unloading. The process must be properly supervised and done with care.
9 . When asked about the vehicle's oil during the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:
Show that the oil level is below the refill mark.
During the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to indicate where the oil dipstick is located; show that the oil level is within a safe operating range; and show that the oil level is above the refill mark.
10 . When checking the air and electrical lines during a vehicle inspection, all of the following should be true, except:
The air lines are not dragging against tractor parts.
When examining the air and electrical lines as part of your vehicle inspection test, you must listen for leaks. Ensure that the air hoses and electrical lines are not cut, chafed, spliced, or worn. Make sure air and electrical lines are not tangled, pinched, or dragging against tractor parts.
11 . If driving a school bus, your four-way flashers should:
Only be used near railroad tracks if a train is approaching.
When driving a school bus, you must activate your four-way flashers while approaching and crossing a railroad crossing. Deactivate the flashers once your entire vehicle has cleared the tracks.
12 . When a school bus is approaching a bus stop, the driver should:
School bus drivers should approach stops slowly and cautiously.
13 . When stopping to pick up students, you should park at least 10 feet away from the students:
Because a student may show up late.
When picking up students at a bus stop, you should come to a complete stop with the front bumper of the bus at least 10 feet away from the students. This forces them to walk toward the bus, allowing you to keep an eye on their movements.
14 . While students load and unload a bus, the driver should:
Listen to the radio.
