CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
STUDY GUIDE CHP TEST 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
The maximum speed limit for a school bus transporting Pupils is: - answer✔✔a) 65 MPH
- 60 MPH
- 55 MPH ✔
- 50 MPH
A Type 2 school bus is designed to carry: - answer✔✔a) 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. - answer✔✔a) 1 / 2 PSI
- 2 / 2 PSI
- 2 / 3 PSI ✔
- 3 / 4 PSI
- 20 days
- 30 days ✔
- 45 days 1 / 2
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: - answer✔✔a) 10 days
A driver shall not drive when his/her ability to operate a vehicle safely is adversely affected by: - answer✔✔a) 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: - answer✔✔a) 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
At a minimum, school buses shall carry one or two fire extinguishers having an aggregate rating
of not less than: - answer✔✔a) 4 BC
- 6 BC
- 8 BC ✔
- 10 BC
A school bus the driver shall not allow the transportation of - answer✔✔a) 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: - answer✔✔a) 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: - answer✔✔a) Guide dogs
b) Service dogs
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