School Bus Driver Questions and

School Bus Driver Questions and Answers What is I.P.D.E? - answer Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute Who gives you a Temporary license & for how long? - answer CHP & for 180 days What is a Type 1 Bus? - answer Has 16 or more pupils plus the driver What is a Type 2 Bus? - answer 16 or less plus the driver or 10,000 pounds or less How often do buses get inspected by CHP? - answer Every 13 Months Minimum Whats Forward Control? - answer Engine is in the front of the bus Whats Mid Shift? - answer Engine is in the Middle of bus What is a Pusher? - answer Engine is in the back of the bus When should you have your Interior Lights on? - answer When your loading & Unloading What are the Safety Zones? - answer 1. Zone Recognition

• Zone of Action
• Accident Zone

What is the form name for the DL-45? - answer California Special Driver Certificate What 3 State agencies regulate school busing in the State of California? - answer 1.CDE (California Department of Education) 2.CHP (California Highway Patrol)

• DMV (Department of Motor Vehicales)

What are the 4 required mirrors on a school bus? - answer 1. Right Flat

• Left Flat
• Interior Flat
• Cross View

How many hours of training are required for renewal drivers each year? - answer 10 Hours What type of endorsement is a school bus driver required to have on his/her license? - answer S and P What is the maximum driving time for a school bus driver, allowed by the hours of service regulation? - answer 10 Hours of driving A driver is required to have a physical examination every __ years(s) if he/she is under __ years of age - answer 2/65 The CHP inspection approval Certificate is also known as form number - answer

CHP292

How many hours may elapse from the time a school bus driver reports to work until that driver must go "OFF DUTY"? - answer 16 hours What is the minimum tread depth required on the steering axle of a school bus? - answer 4/32 ( Four Thirty Seconds) When are you required to sign your State of California Department of Education form T- 01? - answer Within 30 days after the end of each training period Upon reaching your 65th birthday, how often are you required to have a physical? - answer Within the same month of reaching the age of 65 and each 12th month there after 1 / 2

How many consecutive hours are required to be "OFF DUTY" to satify your hours of Service Requirements? - answer 8 Hours The medical examination required for original or renewel drivers may be submitted on forms from the following agencies? - answer 1. DMV (Department of Motor Vehicales)

• FHWA (Federal Highway Administration)
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)

The acronym SPAB stands for? - answer School Pupil Activity Bus On a school bus the headlights are required to be on when? - answer At all times when the bus is in motion All pre-k through 8th grade pupils who receive home-to-school transportation shall receive safety instruction, how often? - answer At least once a year, prior to departure on all field or activitys trips.Bus evacuations shall be preformed how often? - answer Annually How many tie downs are required per wheel chair on a school bus? - answer 4 How many fire extinguishers and what type are required on a wheel chair bus? - answer 2/not less than 8 BC The exterior of a school bus shall be what color (except bumpers,grills,lamps bodies, and other accessories)? - answer National School Bus Yellow What color may the wheels of a school bus be painted? - answer Yellow or Black What is the minimum tread depth required on school bus snow tires used in lieu of tire traction devices? - answer 6/32 (Six Thirty Seconds) Who may stand on moving school bus? - answer 1. Driver trainer

• Maintenance
• Sales Rep

4. CHP

The use of amber warning lights are required on the approach to load or unload pupils, when must the amber warning lights be deactivated? - answer Upon reaching the school bus stop The driver of a school bus, shall before opening the entry door? - answer Ensure that the flashing red lights signal system & stop signal arm are activated, Ensure that it is safe to enter & exit the school bus.If your school bus breaks down on a divided highway, where do you place the three reflective triangles? - answer 10 ft to the rear, 100 ft to the rear, 200 ft to the rear.On what form do you find seating capacity on a school bus? - answer CHP292 How many sealed units are required in a first aid kit on a school bus with a seating capacity of 17-42? - answer 16 units How many sealed units are required in a first aid kit on a school bus with a seating capacity of 1-16? - answer 10 units How many sealed units are required in a first aid kit on a school bus with a seating capacity of 43 or more? - answer 24 units How often shall a school bus driver inspect a school bus? - answer Daily When may a school bus driver discontinue his/her route? - answer Fatigue, Illness, any other cause A school bus driver may discontinue his/her route for which of the following reasons? - answer Visibility

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