NC School Bus Driver Practice Questions

NC School Bus Driver Practice Questions The driver's most important responsibility is to: - Answer- transport students to school safely & on schedule

The person who has the authority to assign a substitute bus is: - Answer- your

supervisor Who has the responsibility of cleaning the bus on a daily basis? - Answer- driver Which of these are a ways to keep a reliable, "on-time" operating schedule - Answer- arrive at the school at the same time each day encourage your passengers to be prompt prepare for unusual weather & road conditions Which of the following items are prohibited on a school bus? - Answer- guns, gasoline, large class projects Who has the responsibility of setting the up passenger stops? - Answer- the principal (or designated person) The DMV can cancel school bus certification for which of the following: - Answer- bad driving record, medical reasons, revocation or suspension of drivers license A PJC (Prayer for Judgement Continues): - Answer- has no effect on a driver's school bus certification, is considered the same as a conviction for a school bus driver What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - Answer- 4/32 of an inch Why must you do a vechicle inspection? - Answer- for safety & required by federal state laws

L-A-B is used to describe: - Answer- air brake test

What does LAB stand for? - Answer- Leaks, alarm, button pop-out What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus? - Answer- 45 mph How far from the nearest rail of a railway grade crossing must a driver stop the school bus? - Answer- 15 feet Conditions that must exist for a motorist to be in violation of the school bus stop law include: - Answer- the bus is displaying its mechanical stop signal or flashing red stop lights the bus is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers 1 / 2

display a plainly visible "school bus" sign Procedure for parking the school bus include: - Answer- turn off all equipment switches check interior for students, damage & items left close windows and roof hatches Forceful intermittent braking is synonymous with - Answer- snubbing What should you do when you run off the pavement - Answer- do not try to turn back onto the pavement immediately release accelerator cautiously, reducing the speed of the bus gradually avoid braking check traffic in both directions and drive back onto the roadway at a safe place when traffic is clear If you have to drive through a deep puddle of water, what should you do to minimize braking problems? - Answer- lightly press and hold brake pedal while maintaining speed through the puddle

The most slippery road surface is: - Answer- wet (melting) ice

How far ahead should you look while driving? - Answer- 12-15 seconds How often should you check your mirrors? - Answer- every 5 - 8 seconds If you must park your bus by the side of the road: - Answer- turn on your hazard lights Where is it illegal to pass? - Answer- hills, intersections & railroad crossings If you are meeting a vehicle near the center line, you should: - Answer- ride to the right, reduce your speed & ride off the road if necessary What should the driver do in the event of a breakdown? - Answer- remain in the school bus & contact the bus garage What information should you give to the school bus garage in the event of a breakdown? - Answer- your name & bus number, location of the bus, nature of the problem In case of brake failure with an air brake bus - Answer- shift the transmission to a lower gear Allowing someone other than bus garage personnel to push or tow your bus in the event of a breakdown is allowed - Answer- if the bus is stalled on the railroad tracks

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