CHP Practice Tests Flashcards

1
Q

The department of education, training certificate, form T – 01, is at all times the property of who?

A

The state of California

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2
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Recapped or retreaded tire shall not be used on a school bus, except on the:

A

Rear wheels

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3
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A school bus equipped with hydraulic brakes shall not be moved, unless the vacuum gauge indicates more than _____ inches of mercury 

A

8

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4
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When the services of a driver are used by more than one motor carrier during any 24 hour period in effect at the drivers home terminal, the driver shall submit a copy of the record of duty status to each motor carrier
- Once every 24 hours
- At the end of the week
- When reporting for duty
- When being released from duty

A

When reporting for duty 

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5
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The CHP motor carrier inspector signed the vehicle inspection certificate on 12–17–13. When is the last day you can operate this bus?
01-17-14
12-17-14
01-17-15
12-17-15

A

01-17-15

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6
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In order to maintain a California special driver certificate, school bus drivers, who have failed to take the first aid examination at the CHP office are required to possess a valid first aid card for:

A

The duration of the certificate.

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7
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The driver of the school bus shall ensure that there is sufficient interior lighting:
A) at all times with passengers aboard
B) whenever deemed necessary
C) for passengers to enter and exit safely
D) both B and C

A

D) both B and C.

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8
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If you experience a front tire blowout, you should do all, but one of the following:
- Apply the accelerator pedal
- Maintain a firm grip on
- Apply the service brakes immediately
- When control is gained, apply the parking brake

A

Apply the service brakes immediately

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9
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Which agency is responsible for developing and approving all courses of study for drivers that will provide them with the skills and knowledge to drive a school bus?

A

California Department of education

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10
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Of the following below, which is not a California highway patrol responsibility?
- Inspecting drivers records
- Investigating school bus accidents
- Issuance of the temporary California special driver CERT
- Designating all bus stops 

A

Designating all bus stops

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11
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When operating a school bus that is designed to transport 24 passengers and the driver, the contents of the first aid kit shall have a minimum of:

A

16 units

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12
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A school bus stop may not be closer than _____ feet to the nearest rail of any railroad crossing:

A

200 feet

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13
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A type 1 school bus is designed to carry:
- 16 passengers and the drivers
- Not more than 16 passengers
- More than 16 passengers and the driver
- Not more than 20 passengers and the driver if the vehicle has gross weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less

A

More than 16 passengers and the driver

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14
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In a business or residential district where the speed limit is 25 mph or less, a driver of a school bus is prohibited from stopping the bus on the roadway side of any vehicle stopped, park, or standing at the curb or edge of highway, except when:
- to stop and discipline students
- Stopping to load and unload
- the driver is unable to find a parking space
- Safe and visibility is a minimum of 500 feet and both directions of the stop vehicle

A

Stopping to load and unload pupils

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15
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If you increase _____, it will cause a decrease in _____.
- Speed, breaking
- Speed, traction
- Following distance, perception
- visual lead time, reaction time

A

Speed, traction

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16
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If the driver of a bus exceeds, the manufacturers recommended RPM governor speed, the automatic transmission will:

A

Up shift

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17
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If you are losing air pressure rapidly from one of the air tanks, but the other air tank is holding air pressure at 100 pounds of pressure indicated by the dual air pressure gauge on the dash, which could be the safest way to bring this bus to a stop
- Apply the brake pedal as you would
- Pull out the parking/emergency brake knob
- turn off the engine
- none of the above, when the air pressure gets low enough, the brakes will apply automatically 

A

Apply the brake pedal as you would normally

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18
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Unless approved by the CHP, a school bus stop shall not be made up on a roadway, where there is not a clear view of the stop sign for _____ in both directions, and the speed limit is more than 25 mph.

A

500 feet

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19
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A school bus may be equipped with a white strobe light mounted so as to be visible from the front size of rear of the bus, which may only be lighted when atmospheric conditions such as fog grain, snow, smoke, or dust reduce the visibility to less than:

A

500 feet 

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20
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The driver of a school bus shall ensure the headlamps are lighted:
- whenever pupils are aboard
- Whenever the bus is in motion
- Whenever the bus is in motion and pupils are aboard
- whenever adverse weather conditions exist, and during hours of darkness

A

Whenever the bus is in motion

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21
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The California Department of education, training certificate, T-01, shall be signed and dated by the driver within _____ days after the end of each training.

A

30

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22
Q

The training period specified on the California Department of Education training certificate, T-01, ends on _____?

A

 the drivers birthday

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23
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The training period specified on the California Department of Education training certificate, T-01, ends on _____?

A

 the drivers birthday

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24
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When driving at night, when should you dim your headlights?

A

Within 300 feet of following a car and within 500 feet of an oncoming car

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25
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The DMV shall deny or revoke a school bus, school pupil activity bus, or youth bus applicant or certificate holder, for all but one of the following reasons:
- Has been convicted of any sex offense as an education code 440010
- Has had his or her driving privilege suspended, revoked, or placed on probation
- Has failed to meet prescribed testing or training requirements for certificate issuance
- Has been dismissed as a driver for a cause relating to pupil transportation safety

A

Has been dismissed as a driver for a cause relating to pupil transportation safety (This is a “may”, not a “shall”.)

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26
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The DMV may cancel the school bus, school pupil activity bus, youth bus, or farm labor driver’s certificate, for all but one of the following reasons:
- the driver has requested cancellation
- Has been convicted of a DUI
- Has failed to meet any of the requirements for issuance or retention of the certificate
- driver does not have a valid license of the appropriate class

A

Has been convicted of a DUI
(must cancel if less than three years prior)

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27
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School bus stops are designated by:

A

The school district superintendent

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28
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A driver on an extended leave of absence due to illness, or lack of employment as a driver, must within _____ days of returning to work, submit proof of receiving training to the local CHP office.

A

30

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29
Q

When warning devices are placed on a one-way road because of a disabled vehicle, where should they be placed?

A

10 feet to the rear, 100 feet to the rear, 200 feet to the rear

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30
Q

A driver approaching a school bus with the red light crossover lamps activated that is on the other side of the roadway need not stop at the following locations:
- divided or multi-lane highway
- Expressway or freeway
- Highway with solid double yellow lines
- 2 Lane highway with a left turn center lane

A

Divided or multi-lane highway

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31
Q

If you are turning left in a bus from a single left turn lane onto a Multi Lane Road, which lane can you enter?

A

The right lane

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32
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A driver is exempt from the requirements of maintaining a drivers record of duty status for the following reason:

  • driver operates with 100 mile radius of the normal work reporting location
  • driver returns to the work location and is released from work within 16 hours
  • the motor carrier maintained accurate and true time
  • All of the above
A

All of the above

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33
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The driver of a school bus or a SPAB driver, shall not make any repairs to the bus or its equipment out on the road unless the driver is the:
- Motor carrier safety inspector
- school bus operational supervisor
- Mechanic charged with the care and maintenance
- Director of school transportation 

A

Mechanic charged with the care and maintenance

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34
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 Motor carriers and drivers shall not transport or knowingly permit passengers to carry any hazardous materials. Exceptions are made for:
A) oxygen medically prescribed
B) personal use articles in the immediate possession of a passenger
C) there are no exceptions, hazardous materials shall not be transported
D) both A and B

A

Both A and B

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35
Q

If you violate the idling regulations at a school site, you are subject to a ____ fine

A

$300

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36
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A driver received a physical on 09-10–12. On 12-1–12, this driver has a birthday and will turn 65. The driver will have to have another physical, not later than:
09-20-14
09-10-13
12-31-12
12-01-12

A

12-31-12

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37
Q

All behind the wheel instruction required to obtain a school bus certificate must be given by:

A

A state certified instructor or delegated behind the wheel trainer

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38
Q

When a driver fails to maintain required training hours as required by the department of education, upon the second occurrence of failure to acquire the required training hours, the California highway patrol will recommend to the Department of voter vehicles to cancel, suspend, or revoke the California special certificate?

A

Cancel the California special certificate

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39
Q

Upon arriving at a school, the driver of a school bus is required to manually turn off their engine and restart the engine, no more than ______ before departing. 

A

30 seconds 

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40
Q

What is the name of the certificate that must be displayed in each school bus, SPAB, youth bus, farm labor, vehicle, and GPPV in an easy to reach invisible area of the drivers compartment?

A

Vehicle inspection, approval certificate, CHP 292

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41
Q

Renewal applicants must renew their certificate ______ after the certificate expiration date, otherwise the driver will be considered an original applicant.

A

 12 months 

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42
Q

A driver dismissed for pupil transportation safety, may have their California special driver certificate denied, suspended, revoked, or any of these?

A

Any of these

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43
Q

When handling student discipline problems on the bus, it is best to:
- not hold a grudge
- not to threaten the group
- not to get involved in power struggles
- all of the above

A

All of the above

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44
Q

The driver of a school bus or any other person who observes a motor vehicle violate VC section 22454 by overtaking a school bus operating is flashing red light signal system, and/or having the stop sign signal arm deployed, may within _____ report the violation to the CHP.

A

24 hours

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45
Q

A school bus driver approaching a school bus stop that is exempt from the use of the red lights shall:
- activate ambers at 100 feet
- activate ambers at 200
- Do not activate the ambers
- Activate the hazards at 200 feet 

A

Do not activate the ambers

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46
Q

A type I and type II school bus is required to have all of the mirrors listed below except:
- Left side flat mirror
- right side flat mirror
- Cross over mirror
- Left and right side convex mirrors

A

Left and right side convex mirrors

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47
Q

What is the speed limit at an intersection where you cannot see for 100 feet in either direction?

A

15 mph

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48
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Before traversing a railroad grade crossing, the driver of a school bus shall do all, but one of the following:
- Stop no closer than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet
- Gears shall not be shifted manually while crossing the track
- Open the door of a type I bus and the window of a type II bus
- Apply the parking break

A

Apply the parking brake

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49
Q

The department of motor vehicles may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke, a school bus drivers special certificate, if the applicant has:
- knowingly made a false statement on an application for certificate
- Violated any restriction on the certificate
- Does not meet the minimum medical standards, established or approved by the department of motor vehicles
- any of the above
- Any of the above

A

Any of the above

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50
Q

A school bus driver need not stop at a railroad crossing with this exempt sign:

A

Black lettering with yellow background

51
Q

Four-way flashers (hazard lights) on a school bus are permitted when:
- Disabled or parked off the roadway, but within 10 feet of the roadway
- Approaching, stopped at, or departing from a railroad crossing
- To warn other motorist or pedestrians on a roadway during a backing maneuver
- All of the above

A

All of the above

52
Q

There is a Blindspot immediately:
- Below each mirror
- In front of each mirror
- Directly in back of the rear bumper
- All of the above

A

All of the above

53
Q

The purpose of a lookout during the backing of a school bus is to:
- Give you directions on which way to back
- to stop traffic and move objects in the way
- to warn you of obstacles and other vehicles
- All of the above

A

To warn you of obstacles and other vehicles

54
Q

A school bus can have up to a _____ foot tail swing

A

3 foot

55
Q

The blind spot behind the school bus extends:
- 0 to 85 feet
- 0 to 150 feet
- 25 to 85 feet
- 50 to 150 feet

A

50 to 150 feet (this is not the size of the Blindspot, it is how far it can extend from the rear bumper, depending upon the bus)

56
Q

Depending on the length and width of the bus, the Blindspot behind the bus could extend up to _____ feet:

A

400 feet

57
Q

Students should approach the bus to board only when:

A

Signaled by the driver

58
Q

During the unloading procedures on your route, if you cannot account for a student outside your bus, you should:

A

Secure your bus, check around and underneath your bus

59
Q

Students who drop items near the bus during loading and unloading should:

A

Move out of the danger zone and attempt to get the drivers attention

60
Q

Backing a school bus is:
- Strongly, discouraged
- Dangerous and increases your risk of a collision
- Only done when there is no other Safeway to move the bus
- All of the above

A

All of the above

61
Q

The maximum speed limit for a school bus transporting pupils is?

A

55 mph

62
Q

A type II school bus is designed to carry:
- only 16 passengers, including the driver
- More than 16 passengers in the driver
- Not more than 16 passengers and the driver
- Not more than 16 passengers, including individuals confined to wheelchairs

A

Not more than 16 passengers and the driver

63
Q

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.
- 1/2 PSI
- 2/2 PSI
- 2/3 PSI
- 3/4 PSI

A

2/3 PSI

64
Q

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 how many days?

A

30

65
Q

A driver shall not drive when their ability to operate a vehicle safely is adversely affected by:
- Fatigue
- illness
- Any other cause
- All of the above

A

All of the above

66
Q

The DMV may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke the school bus certificate for the following reasons:
- the term of the medical has expired
- habitually uses drugs or alcohol
- Been involved in three accidents in the last 12 months
- Unsafe operation of a school bus

A

The term of the medical has expired (if this is the case, they will refuse, not “may” refuse)

67
Q

At a minimum, school buses shall carry one or two fire extinguishers, having an aggregate rating of not less than 4 BC, 6 BC, 8 BC, or 10 BC?

A

8 BC

68
Q

A school bus driver shall not allow the transportation of
- alcoholic beverages
- Food
- soft drinks
- All of the above

A

Alcoholic beverages

69
Q

A driver of a school bus, youth bus, or SPAB shall refuse to transport, dogs, or other animals, except for:
- Guide dogs
- Service
- Signal dogs
- All of the above

A

All of the above

70
Q

When is smoking is permitted in a school bus?

A

Never 

71
Q

A school bus shall not be put into motion until:
- All passengers are seated
- the doors are closed
- headlamps are lighted
- All of the above

A

All of the above

72
Q

When warning devices are placed on a two-lane highway because of a disabled vehicle, place reflectors:
- 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet to the rear
- 100 feet in front 10 feet and 500 feet to 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

A

10 feet front or rear, 100 feet in front, and 100 feet to the rear

73
Q

How often do school bus evacuations need to be conducted?

A

Every year

74
Q

The driver of a school bus shall operate the flashing, red signal (cross-over) lamps:
- at times when children 12th grade or below are loading or unloading, and crossing the highway upon which the school bus is stopped
- When escorting pupils who attend an elementary school
- at all times when loading or unloading students unless the stop is exempt from the use of red lights
- None of the above

A

At all times when loading or unloading students, unless the stop is exempt from the use of red lights

75
Q

Who designates all school bus stops made for receiving and discharging pupils?

A

School district superintendent

76
Q

A collision between a vehicle and any pupil or the bus driver, while the pupil or driver is crossing the highway when the school bus flashing red signal lamps are required to be operated, is classified as a:
- school bus accident
- non-school bus accident
- school bus accident only if the student is involved
- school bus accident only if the driver is involved

A

School bus accident

77
Q

At the completion of the drivers work or tour of duty, each driver shall:
A) submit a daily written report, indicating the condition condition of the vehicle
B) submit a written report if any repairs are deemed necessary
C) both A and B
D) none of the above

A

Both A and B

78
Q

The driver of a school bus shall not drive more than _____ hours within a work day or drive after _____ consecutive hours have elapsed since first reporting for duty.

A

10 / 16

79
Q

Unless the driver of a school bus or SPAB is the mechanic charged with care and maintenance of the bus, the driver shall not make any repairs of the bus or its equipment, except:
- Repairs on the road
- Minor repairs
- Only a mechanic
- All of the above

A

Only a mechanic
(emergency repairs is not one of the options)

80
Q

Which state agency is responsible for adopting, reasonable rules, and regulations designed to promote the safe operation of school buses?

A

California highway patrol

81
Q

When shall a school bus driver use an approved handheld stop sign while escorting students across the road:
- While escorting elementary age pupils
- When high school aged pupils are crossing the roadway
- at all times when pupils pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or any grades 1 to 8 or crossing the roadway
- at all times when escorting pupils across the roadway

A

At all times when escorting pupils across a roadway

82
Q

A school bus, while being used for transportation of persons other than pupils to or from school related activities, must have:
- School bus signs covered
- flashing red lights covered
- Amber, warning lights covered
- All of the above

A

All of the above

83
Q

When a pupil is aboard, the driver of a school bus shall not leave the drivers compartment without first:
- stopping the engine and effectively setting the parking brakes
-removing the ignition keys, which shall remain in the drivers possession
- Placing the transmission in first, reverse, park, or neutral for automatic transmissions that do not have a Park position
- All of the above

A

All of the above

84
Q

It is unlawful for anyone to require a driver to drive a school bus that is not in safe operating condition except for
- school bus mechanic
- California motor carrier specialist
- California Highway Patrol
- None of the above

A

None of the above

85
Q

The driver of a school bus, SPAB bus, or youth bus, shall not eject any pupil, unless the pupil is given into the custody of:
- transportation supervisor
- Peace officer
- school official
- parent, or any person designated by the parent or school

A

Parent, or any person designated by the parent or school

86
Q

If a school bus is disabled off the roadway, but within 10 feet flares should be placed:
- 100 feet to the front, 10 feet to the rear, 100 feet to the
- 10 feet to the rear, 100 feet to the rear, 200 feet to the rear
- 10 feet to the front, 100 feet to the rear 200 feet to the rear
- 10 feet to the rear, 100 feet to the rear, 100 to 500 feet to the rear

A

10 feet to the rear, 100 feet to the rear, 200 feet to the rear

87
Q

No motor carrier shall permit or require a driver, regardless of the number of motor carriers using the driver services, to drive nor shall any driver drive for any period after being on duty for:
- 40 hours in any six consecutive days
- 60 hours in eight consecutive con
- 70 hours in seven consecutive days
- 80 hours in any eight consecutive days

A

80 hours in any eight consecutive days

88
Q

When can strobe lights legally be used?

A

When visibility is less than 500 feet

89
Q

A driver, shall be placed out of service for a period of _____ when their BAC level exceeds _____

A

24 hours / .01

90
Q

During hours of darkness, the driver shall ensure that the interior of the bus is sufficiently lighted:
- at all times with passengers aboard
- When passengers enter and exit the bus
- When the driver observes any hanky-panky
- to accommodate the passengers as long as the light does not interfere with the drivers vision

A

When passengers enter and exit the bus
(keyword is shall)

91
Q

If you are convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you shall lose your school bus certificate for period of not less than _____

A

Three years

92
Q

School bus drivers, within the same month of reaching the age of _____ and each 12 month thereafter, shall undergo a physical examination.

A

65

93
Q

Operational policies for school activity trips shall give school bus drivers discretionary authority to discontinue operation because of:
- road conditions
- Reduced visibility
- Student behavior problems
- adverse weather conditions

A

Reduced visibility

94
Q

A 53 passenger school bus is required to carry a first aid kit with how many units?

A

24 units

Less than 17 = 10 units
17-42 = 16 units
More than 42 = 24 units

95
Q

A school bus driver is required to have a class B drivers license with a passenger endorsement and a _____

A

California Special Driver Certificate, DL – 45

96
Q

Motor carriers are required to keep a record of all vehicles each driver is capable of safely operating on a highway unsupervised, including all special equipment used in special education. This is known as the:
- Drivers records
- Driving proficiency
- Drivers logbook
- Drivers proficiency records

A

Driving proficiency

97
Q

School bus drivers may renew their certificate within _____ months before their expiration date

A

6

98
Q

A defensive driver’s visual lead time may need to be _____ due to an increase in speed

A

Increased

(visually lead time refers to how far ahead of your vehicle you need to be looking)

99
Q

What adjustments does a defensive driver need to make due to adverse weather conditions:
- perception
- Conditioned response
- driving skills
- Attitude

A

Driving skills

100
Q

All behind the wheel training required to obtain a California special drivers certificate to drive school buses shall be contacted by a:
A) state certified instructor of the appropriate class
B) delegated behind the wheel instructor
C) California Highway patrol officers
- Both A and B

A

Both A and B

101
Q

Which statement is true if you are involved in a hijacking situation:
- do not speak unless spoken to
- observe carefully everything that occurs
- the first 15 to 45 minutes are the most dangerous
- All of the above

A

All of the above

102
Q

Tires on a school bus shall not be used due to the following conditions:
- Unrepaired fabric breaks
- Exposed or damaged cords
- Bumps, bulges, or knots due to internal separation
- All of the above

A

All of the above

103
Q

A driver who encounters adverse driving conditions and cannot safely complete the run within the maximum driving time because of those conditions, may be permitted to drive an additional ____ hours in order to complete that run.

A

2 Hours (for a total of 10 hours of drive time)

104
Q

A school bus driver on an extended leave of absence due to illness, or lack of employment as a driver, who fails to maintain the required in-service hours and is required to submit proof of training to the CHP but fails to submit proof, constitutes reason for:
- the DMV allows 30 days to make up training hours
- the DMV allows 45 days to make up training
- the DMV to cancel the drivers certificate
- the DMV to revoke the drivers certificate

A

The DMV to cancel the driver certificate

105
Q

When approaching an intersection at the same time as another driver, when should you proceed through the intersection:
- After stopping
- when it is safe to proceed
- The driver on the left has the right of way
- the driver on the right has the right of way

A

When it is safe to proceed

106
Q

When can you use regrooved Tires on a school bus?

A

Regrooved tires are not allowed

107
Q

When can you use regrooved Tires on a school bus?

A

Regrooved tires are not allowed

108
Q

A driver of a school bus or other commercial motor vehicle is required to manually turn off the vehicle upon arriving at a school and when operating within ____ feet of a school is prohibited from idling.

A

100 feet

109
Q

There are two factors in defensive driving in preventing a driver and the vehicle from becoming involved in collisions. They are reaction time and:
- braking distance
- perception
- visual lead time
- conditioned response

A

Braking distance

110
Q

The number of passengers (excluding infant in arms) shall not exceed the number of safe and adequate seating spaces specified by the seating capacity set forth in the:
- California bus operations certificate
- California inspection, approval certificate
- Vehicle inspection approval certificate
- Motor carrier school bus approval certificate

A

Vehicle inspection approval certificate

111
Q

When driving downhill, the driver of a school bus should do all of the following except:
- Select a safe speed and the appropriate gear
- Use proper braking techniques to maintain a safe speed
- Put the vehicle in neutral to save on fuel
- Know escape ramp locations on your route

A

Put the vehicle in neutral to save on fuel

112
Q

The danger zone may extend as much as _____ feet from the front bumper

A

30 feet

113
Q

The most dangerous area of the danger zone is the first _____ feet

A

10 feet

114
Q

When approaching a school bus stop, you should bring the bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least blank feet away from students at the designated stop

A

10 feet

115
Q

Most students are killed while:
- Walking to the designated bus stop
- Riding inside the school bus
- Getting on or off a school bus
- Waiting at a bus stop

A

Getting on or off a school bus

116
Q

Most students are killed while:
- Walking to the designated bus stop
- Riding inside the school bus
- Getting on or off a school bus
- Waiting at a bus stop

A

Getting on or off a school bus

117
Q

While approaching a railroad crossing, you may activate your hazard lights approximately _____ feet before the crossing.

A

200 feet

118
Q

If you have missed a student’s unloading stop, you should:
- Stop and back up to the stop
- Stop and let the student off immediately
- Return the student to the school
- Call dispatch to get assistance

A

Call dispatch to get assistance

119
Q

Which of the following statements about ABS is not true:
- ABS won’t prevent power or turning skids
- ABS will always shorten stopping distance
- ABS won’t change the way you normally brake
- ABS won’t compensate for bad brakes or poor brake maintenance

A

ABS will always shorten stopping distance

120
Q

When you drive a vehicle with ABS, you should do all but the following: (which statement isn’t true)
- In an emergency, do not pump the brakes
- Use only the breaking force necessary to stop
- Drive defensively so you never have to use your ABS
- Drive defensively and brake harder to activate the ABS

A

Drive defensively and break harder to activate the ABS

121
Q

When departing from a designated school bus stop you should:
- Account for all students, engage transmission, release parking brake, turn off flashing red lights, enter traffic when it is safe to do so
- Account for all students, turn off flashing red lights, engage transmission, release parking brake, enter traffic when it is safe to do so
- Turn off flashing red lights, release parking brake, engage transmission, check mirrors, turn on left turn signal, enter traffic when it is safe to do so
- Turn off flashing red lights, account for all students, release parking brake, engage transmission, enter traffic when it is safe to do so

A

Account for all students, engage transmission, release parking brake, turn off flashing red lights, enter traffic when it is safe to do so

122
Q

When there is a serious behavior problem with a passenger, the driver may:
- eject the passenger to prevent possible harm to others
- Have dispatch contact the parents to come and remove the passenger from the bus
- only eject the passenger at designated stops or the school.

A

Only eject the passenger at designated stops or the school

123
Q

Which one of the following statements is not true
- smoking is permitted on the school bus when there are no students award
- Medically prescribed oxygen may be transported on the school bus
- Alcohol may be transported on a school bus when there are no students aboard

A

Alcohol may be transported on a school bus when there are no students aboard.
(this question is based on old guidelines regarding smoking. Do not let the answer on this question affect your answers on any other questions about smoking)