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1
Q

The max speed of a school bus is

A

55 mph

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2
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Type 2 school bus carries…

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No more than 16 passengers and the driver

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3
Q

Air leakage w the engine stopped and the air pressure at governor cut out shall not exceed which rate

A

2psi brakes released
3psi brakes applied

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4
Q

On the first occurrence that a school bus driver fails to maintain their required training, proof must be submitted within…

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30 days

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5
Q

A driver shall not drive when their ability to operate a vehicle safely is adversely affected by…

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Fatigue, illness or any other cause

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6
Q

The DMV may NOT refuse to renew or suspend/revoke your bus certificate because

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The term of the medical has expired

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7
Q

School buses shall carry one or two fire extinguishers having an aggregate rating of not less than

A

8 BC

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8
Q

School bus drivers shall not allow the transportation of

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Alcohol

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9
Q

Weapons and other hazardous materials may not be carried on a school bus except

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Loaded and or concealed firearm carried by a peace or special police officer or person w a weapon permit, starter pistols incapable of expelling a projectile, oxygen medically prescribed

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10
Q

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

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Guide dogs, service dogs, and signal dogs

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11
Q

Smoking is permitted in a school bus when

A

Never

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12
Q

You must activate your turn signal _____ feet before turning or making. A lane change

A

100

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13
Q

You must activate flashing amber lights ____ feet before a bus stop

A

200

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14
Q

During darkness, the driver must ensure that the interior lighting is sufficient when

A

Deemed necessary and enter and exit safely

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15
Q

On what axel of a school bus can you use regrooved tires

A

None

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16
Q

When can a driver drive a bus with children and no supervision

A

After demonstrating driver proficiency of the vehicle

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17
Q

Driver may discharge students to who

A

Someone designated by the parent or a school official

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18
Q

When must a driver report extra hours of work from another job to the school bus transportation

A

When reporting to work

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19
Q

School buses traveling in a caravan must have ____ feet between them

A

300

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20
Q

A designated school bus stop must be ___ feet away from the nearest railroad track

A

200

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21
Q

What is a type 2 bus

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Not meant to carry more than 16 passengers

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22
Q

All except one are required to be checked daily
-engine compartment
-first aid kit
-fire extinguisher

A

Engine compartment

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23
Q

The definition of elementary students and who must be given yearly school bus evacuation instruction is grades

A

K-8

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24
Q

Once you reach 65you must have A Physical how often and when

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Yearly during the month of your birthday

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25
Q

Who adopts rules and regulations

A

CHP

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26
Q

When can you see the rear tires touching the ground of the car in front of you this is called

A

Space cushion

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27
Q

You have to report. Car running your red lights to chp within

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24hrs

28
Q

A driver may back a school bus
-w a spotter
-when reasonably safe to do so
-both 1&2
-never

A

When reasonably safe to do so

29
Q

How many units are required for a 40 passenger bus

A

16

30
Q

Who designated school bus stops

A

School district superintendent

31
Q

What three items make up the safety zone. In the correct order

A

Recognition
Action
Accident

32
Q

On a divided highway, reflectors shall be set up at what feet

A

10, 100, 200 all to rear

33
Q

On a curve or a bill, reflectors shall be set up at what feet

A

10,100, and 500 feet from the danger zone

34
Q

On a two lane highway, reflectors shall be set up at how many feet

A

10 and 100 feet from the rear

35
Q

A school bus driver shall be placed out of service if you have tested positive.01% or higher for alcohol for how many hours

A

24

36
Q

A driver may not drive after being on duty for how many hours

A

16

37
Q

A strobe light shall be activated when reduced visibility is less than how many feet

A

500

38
Q

School bus drivers shall have the discretionary authority to discontinue a trip when

A

They determine that it is unsafe to continue operation because of the reduced visibility

39
Q

A school bus stop is prohibited when there is not a clear view of the stop —— feet in each direction along the highway and the speed limit is more than — mph

A

500/25

40
Q

To upgrade from SPAB to a school bus driver, you need

A

5 class hours and 3 behind the wheel

41
Q

Dismissal of any driver for a cause related to pupil transportation safety, shall be reported by the motor carrier to the DMV within how many days

A

5 days

42
Q

When can a school bus driver tow another vehicle

A

Nevr

43
Q

A school bus doors must be closed when

A

The bus is in motion

44
Q

What conditions would require a driver to go over hours

A

Emergency conditions

45
Q

When do students become the drivers responsibility

A

As soon as they recognize them

46
Q

What do you do during a hijacking

A

Remain calm and cooperate

47
Q

The dept. that writes curriculum for the school bus driver test is

A

Cde

48
Q

The dept. that writes curriculum for the school bus driver test is

A

Cde

49
Q

Your visual lead should increase or decrease when you are going faster

A

Increase

50
Q

School bus headlights are to be on when

A

Whether or not a pupil is on board

51
Q

CHP officer may request cancellation of certificate when

A

Driver has failed to complete required training within 12 months

52
Q

What lanes can you use on a 3 lane highway

A

2&3

53
Q

Who issues your temporary certificate

A

CHP

54
Q

Who issues your permanent certificate

A

DMV

55
Q

What is a target speed

A

Desired speed of the bus when descending a grade under controlled conditions

56
Q

Drivers responsibility begins when

A

They see students

57
Q

How many days do you have to make up required training required

A

30

58
Q

T01 card belongs to who

A

The state of ca

59
Q

A driver of a school bus must not cause or allow a. Us to idle at any location greater than —- feet from a school for —- consecutive minutes

A

100 feet/ 5 minutes

60
Q

Allowing your bus to idle too long away from a school is subject to

A

$300 fine and criminal penalties

61
Q

Who regulates the safe operation of a school bus

A

CHP

62
Q

Increase in speed will lead to decrease in

A

Traction

63
Q

Pre trip reports must be turned in

A

At the end of your day

64
Q

Before the driver leaves the drivers compartment of a school bus they must first what

A

Place the bus in neutral, set the brake, take the keys, or place the bus in 1st/reverse gear, set brake, remove key

65
Q

Recapped tires must be used on which axel

A

Rear

66
Q

You must not turn on your engine more than —- seconds before departure

A

30

CHP Bus certification (1 decks)

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