Exam Prep

Question 1

The max speed of a school bus is

Answer 1

55 mph

Question 2

Type 2 school bus carries…

Answer 2

No more than 16 passengers and the driver

Question 3

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

Answer 3

2psi brakes released
3psi brakes applied

Question 4

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

Answer 4

30 days

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Fatigue, illness or any other cause

Question 6

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

Answer 6

The term of the medical has expired

Question 7

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

Answer 7

8 BC

Question 8

School bus drivers shall not allow the transportation of

Answer 8

Alcohol

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Guide dogs, service dogs, and signal dogs

Question 11

Smoking is permitted in a school bus when

Answer 11

Never

Question 12

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

Answer 12

100

Question 13

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

Answer 13

200

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Deemed necessary and enter and exit safely

Question 15

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

Answer 15

None

Question 16

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

Answer 16

After demonstrating driver proficiency of the vehicle

Question 17

Driver may discharge students to who

Answer 17

Someone designated by the parent or a school official

Question 18

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

Answer 18

When reporting to work

Question 19

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

Answer 19

300

Question 20

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

Answer 20

200

Question 21

What is a type 2 bus

Answer 21

Not meant to carry more than 16 passengers

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Engine compartment

Question 23

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

Answer 23

K-8

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Yearly during the month of your birthday

Question 25

Who adopts rules and regulations

Answer 25

CHP

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Space cushion

Question 27

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

Answer 27

24hrs

Question 28

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

Answer 28

When reasonably safe to do so

Question 29

How many units are required for a 40 passenger bus

Answer 29

16

Question 30

Who designated school bus stops

Answer 30

School district superintendent

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Recognition Action Accident

Question 32

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

Answer 32

10, 100, 200 all to rear

Question 33

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

Answer 33

10,100, and 500 feet from the danger zone

Question 34

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

Answer 34

10 and 100 feet from the rear

Question 35

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

Answer 35

24

Question 36

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

Answer 36

16

Question 37

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

Answer 37

500

Question 38

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

Answer 38

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

Question 39

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

Answer 39

500/25

Question 40

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

Answer 40

5 class hours and 3 behind the wheel

Question 41

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

Answer 41

5 days

Question 42

When can a school bus driver tow another vehicle

Answer 42

Nevr

Question 43

A school bus doors must be closed when

Answer 43

The bus is in motion

Question 44

What conditions would require a driver to go over hours

Answer 44

Emergency conditions

Question 45

When do students become the drivers responsibility

Answer 45

As soon as they recognize them

Question 46

What do you do during a hijacking

Answer 46

Remain calm and cooperate

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Cde

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Cde

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Increase

Question 50

School bus headlights are to be on when

Answer 50

Whether or not a pupil is on board

Question 51

CHP officer may request cancellation of certificate when

Answer 51

Driver has failed to complete required training within 12 months

Question 52

What lanes can you use on a 3 lane highway

Answer 52

2&3

Question 53

Who issues your temporary certificate

Answer 53

CHP

Question 54

Who issues your permanent certificate

Answer 54

DMV

Question 55

What is a target speed

Answer 55

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

Question 56

Drivers responsibility begins when

Answer 56

They see students

Question 57

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

Answer 57

30

Question 58

T01 card belongs to who

Answer 58

The state of ca

Question 59

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

Answer 59

100 feet/ 5 minutes

Question 60

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

Answer 60

$300 fine and criminal penalties

Question 61

Who regulates the safe operation of a school bus

Answer 61

CHP

Question 62

Increase in speed will lead to decrease in

Answer 62

Traction

Question 63

Pre trip reports must be turned in

Answer 63

At the end of your day

Question 64

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

Answer 64

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

Question 65

Recapped tires must be used on which axel

Answer 65

Rear

Question 66

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

Answer 66

30