CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

STUDY GUIDE CHP TEST 1 Questions & Answers Correct 100%

The maximum speed limit for a school bus transporting Pupils is: - ANSWERSa) 65

MPH

• 60 MPH
• 55 MPH ✔
• 50 MPH

A Type 2 school bus is designed to carry: - ANSWERSa) Only 16 passengers including the driver

b) More than 16 passengers and the driver

c) Not more than 16 passengers and the driver ✔

d) Not more than 16 passengers including individuals confined to wheelchairs

Air Leakage with the engine stopped and the air pressure at governor cut out shall not exceed the following rates: With brakes released (static test)___PSI per minute. With brakes applied (applied test)___PSI per minute. - ANSWERSa) 1 / 2 PSI

• 2 / 2 PSI
• 2 / 3 PSI ✔
• 3 / 4 PSI

On the first occurrence that a school bus driver fails to maintain their required training, proof of receiving the training must be submitted to the local CHP office within: - ANSWERSa) 10 days

• 20 days
• 30 days ✔
• 45 days

A driver shall not drive when his/her ability to operate a vehicle safely is adversely

affected by: - ANSWERSa) Fatigue

b) Illness

c) Any other cause

d) All of the above ✔

The DMV may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke the school bus certificate for the following reasons except: - ANSWERSa) The term of the medical has expired ✔

b) Habitually uses drugs or alcohol

c) Been involved in 3 accidents in the last 12 months

d) Unsafe operation of a school bus 1 / 2

At a minimum, school buses shall carry one or two fire extinguishers having an

aggregate rating of not less than: - ANSWERSa) 4 BC

• 6 BC
• 8 BC ✔
• 10 BC

A school bus the driver shall not allow the transportation of - ANSWERSa) Alcoholic beverages ✔

b) Food

c) Soft Drinks

d) All of the above

Weapons and other hazardous materials may not be carried on a school bus except: - ANSWERSa) Loaded and or concealed firearms carried by a peace or special police officer or persons with a weapons permit.

b) Starter pistols not capable of expelling a projectile

c) Oxygen medically prescribed

d) All of the above ✔

A driver of a school bus, youth bus and SPAB shall refuse to transport dogs or other

animals except for: - ANSWERSa) Guide dogs

b) Service dogs

c) Signal dogs

d) All of the above ✔

Smoking is permitted in a school bus when: - ANSWERSa) No pupil is aboard ✔

b) No adults are present

c) When requested by a parent

d) Never

A school bus shall not be put in motion until: - ANSWERSa) All passengers are seated

b) The doors are closed

c) Headlamps are lighted

d) All of the above ✔

When warning devices are placed on a two-lane highway because of a disabled vehicle,

place reflectors: - ANSWERSa) 10 feet, 100 feet and 200 feet to the rear

• 100 feet in front, 10 feet and 500 feet to the rear
• 10 feet front or rear, 100 feet in front, and 200 feet to the rear
• 10 feet front or rear, 100 feet in front, and 100 feet to the rear ✔

School Bus evacuations shall be conducted: - ANSWERSa) Every six (6) months

b) Every year ✔

c) Every two (2) years

d) Never

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