School Bus · Practice test 2

Question 1Not answered

What should other drivers understand when a school bus's amber warning lights start flashing?

1. The bus is already stopped and safe to pass
2. The bus is turning off its assigned route
3. The bus is about to stop to load or unload students, and they should prepare to stop
4. The bus has broken down and needs assistance, which isn't a valid substitute for checking

Question 2Not answered

You are unloading students at a stop with no sidewalk on a busy road. What should you emphasize?

1. Speeding through the stop to reduce exposure time
2. Skip the flashing lights since there is no sidewalk, and keep the students close to the side of the bus
3. Extra caution and clear signals to students about when it is safe to move away from the bus
4. Letting students exit before the bus has fully stopped

Question 3Not answered

Why should a driver confirm the stop arm has fully extended before opening the door to load or unload students?

1. Stop arms are purely decorative with no functional warning purpose
2. This check is required only on stop arms installed within the last year
3. The stop arm's extension has no bearing on whether traffic notices the stopped bus, since the red lights do the whole job
4. A malfunctioning or partially extended stop arm may not adequately warn approaching traffic

Question 4Not answered

When should a school bus driver activate the red flashing lights and stop signal arm?

1. When stopping to load or unload students, so other traffic has time to stop
2. Only when driving on a two-lane rural road
3. Whenever the bus is in motion on any road
4. Only after a student has already stepped off the curb, so traffic knows someone is crossing

Question 5Not answered

Why should a driver remain calm and avoid raising their voice unnecessarily when addressing a minor student behavior issue?

1. Tone of voice has no bearing on how students respond to correction
2. A calm approach is generally more effective and helps maintain a positive atmosphere on the bus
3. Raising one's voice is always the most effective way to correct minor behavior, since students then take the driver seriously
4. This concern applies only to younger elementary-age students

Question 6Not answered

Why should a school bus driver establish clear behavior expectations with students at the start of the year, rather than addressing rules only after a problem occurs?

1. Clear expectations set in advance help prevent unsafe behavior before it starts
2. Behavior expectations are irrelevant to overall bus safety
3. Setting expectations is left to school administrators alone, and drivers should not enforce any rules
4. Rules should be introduced only after multiple incidents have already occurred

Question 7Not answered

You are decelerating with your amber lights flashing, about to stop for waiting students. What should you confirm before switching to the red lights and stop arm?

1. That the bus radio has been turned off
2. That the bus is fully stopped in the correct position before activating the red lights and stop arm
3. That the front door is already open
4. That every student is already standing in the aisle and ready to exit, before the lights are switched over

Question 8Not answered

Why is antilock braking especially useful on a school bus making frequent stops near students?

1. It increases the bus's top speed
2. It removes the need for routine brake inspections because the system checks each brake by itself on every stop
3. It helps prevent wheel lockup during hard braking, helping the driver keep steering control near stops full of students
4. It only matters on the highway, not near bus stops

Question 9Not answered

What is a school bus driver required to do at most railroad-highway crossings, regardless of whether a train is visible?

1. Slow down only, without coming to a stop
2. Stop, open the door and window to look and listen, then proceed only when it is safe
3. Cross quickly since buses have the right of way, though the real risk hasn't passed yet
4. Stop only if a student asks to look for a train

Question 10Not answered

Why do many school bus routes use an assigned seating chart?

1. It is required so students practice sitting in alphabetical order, which the school checks at inspection time
2. It helps the driver quickly identify who is on board and reduces conflict over seats
3. It has no practical safety benefit, it's purely administrative
4. It's only used on the very first day of the school year

Question 11Not answered

A student drops a book near the front of the bus right after stepping off. What should you do?

1. Sound the horn and wait a moment before moving
2. Ease forward slowly while watching the mirrors
3. Move forward a few feet so the student can reach the book, then stop again once the door is clear
4. Do not move the bus until you can confirm the student is completely clear of the danger zone

Question 12Not answered

Why should a driver instruct students to wait until given a signal before crossing the road in front of the bus, rather than crossing as soon as the bus has stopped?

1. This instruction applies only to students crossing behind the bus and not in front, where the driver can see them
2. The driver needs a moment to confirm the road is actually clear and safe before students step into the crossing area
3. Students should always cross immediately once the bus comes to a stop
4. Waiting for a signal is required only on rural roads without sidewalks

Question 13Not answered

What is a good general strategy to prevent behavior problems on a school bus route?

1. Changing seating assignments at random every single day
2. Ignoring minor issues so students learn to self-correct without guidance
3. Setting clear expectations for behavior and reinforcing them consistently
4. Relying only on students to police each other's behavior

Question 14Not answered

A driver new to a bus with ABS isn't sure how it changes emergency braking. What is the correct understanding?

1. Apply firm, steady brake pressure and let the system prevent wheel lockup, rather than manually pumping the pedal
2. Brake as lightly as possible in every situation, since ABS only works when the pedal is barely pressed down
3. The driver must manually pump the brake pedal for ABS to activate
4. ABS only functions below a certain low speed

Question 15Not answered

Traffic is backed up just past a railroad crossing. What should a school bus driver do?

1. Stop on the tracks if there is nowhere else to wait
2. Do not proceed onto the tracks until certain the bus can completely clear them without stopping
3. Reverse away from the crossing to find another route
4. Pull forward onto the tracks behind the last car so the bus can move as soon as traffic starts to clear

Question 16Not answered

Why is the danger zone especially risky near the bus's rear wheels?

1. Because the exhaust pipe is louder in that area
2. Because mirrors are not required to cover that area, so it is the students' job alone to stay out of it
3. A student caught there can be hard to see and is at risk if the bus turns or moves forward
4. Because that is where the fuel tank is located

Question 17Not answered

Your bus breaks down on the road away from a scheduled stop. What signal should you use, instead of the stop arm system?

1. The same amber and red stop lights used at a normal stop
2. The horn, sounded continuously until help arrives
3. No signal is needed once the bus is pulled onto the shoulder, since a large yellow bus is already easy to see
4. Hazard warning flashers, since the stop arm and red lights are reserved for loading and unloading students

Question 18Not answered

Why must the door and a window be opened at a railroad crossing rather than relying on the windows alone?

1. It is only a habit passed down with no real safety purpose
2. It is required only for ventilation on hot days
3. It lets students hear the driver's announcements better while the bus waits at the crossing to move
4. It improves the driver's ability to hear an approaching train that might not yet be visible

Question 19Not answered

Why should a driver be alert to signs of bullying between students, rather than only addressing behavior that is loudly disruptive?

1. Bullying between students is entirely outside a bus driver's responsibility to notice
2. Bullying can occur quietly and still cause serious harm to a student, even if it does not disrupt the whole bus
3. Only physically loud or disruptive behavior warrants a driver's attention
4. Bullying is never a concern as long as it does not disrupt the driver's ability to operate the bus, since it is between students

Question 20Not answered

Why should a school bus driver be especially cautious using warning signals when stopping on a high-speed or poorly lit road?

1. This concern applies only to roads with a posted speed limit under 25 mph
2. Warning signals are unnecessary on high-speed roads, since traffic naturally slows down when it comes near a bus
3. Approaching traffic may need more time and clearer signals to safely recognize and respond to the stop
4. Poorly lit roads have no bearing on how effective warning signals are

Question 21Not answered

Why should a driver confirm that the bus is stopped completely and safely, ideally on a straight, flat section of road, before beginning to load or unload students?

1. This concern applies only to stops made after sunset
2. Curves and hills always give better visibility than a straight, flat road, since drivers can see the bus from farther away
3. Stopping location has no bearing on the safety of loading or unloading
4. A poor stopping location, such as on a curve or hill, can reduce visibility for both the driver and approaching traffic

Question 22Not answered

Should a driver reduce following distance because the bus has antilock brakes?

1. Only in dry weather can following distance be reduced because of ABS
2. Yes, following distance can be cut roughly in half with ABS
3. Yes, ABS makes close following safe in most conditions
4. No, ABS does not reduce the following distance needed to stop safely

Question 23Not answered

How does ABS on a school bus generally help during an emergency stop on a wet or icy road?

1. It guarantees the bus will stop within a fixed distance regardless of the road surface, so speed matters far less in the rain
2. It helps the driver retain the ability to steer around a hazard while braking hard, rather than sliding straight ahead
3. ABS has no effect on braking performance on wet or icy roads
4. It disables the brakes entirely on wet or icy surfaces for safety

Question 24Not answered

During an evacuation, a young student is frozen with fear and won't move toward the exit. What should you do?

1. Calmly assist or guide the student to the exit, prioritizing getting them out safely without unreasonable delay
2. Shout instructions from the driver's seat without approaching
3. Wait for the student to move at their own pace before continuing the evacuation, since rushing might scare them further
4. Leave the student until everyone else has exited on their own

Question 25Not answered

A student is repeatedly leaning out of a window while the bus is moving. What should you do?

1. Stop safely if needed and firmly direct the student to stay seated and inside the bus
2. Continue driving since leaning out is the student's personal choice, and you can address it at the next stop
3. Speed up slightly so the wind discourages leaning out
4. Wait until the end of the route to mention it

Question 26Not answered

How close should a school bus generally stop to the tracks at a railroad crossing?

1. Distance doesn't matter as long as the door can be opened
2. As close as physically possible to save time
3. Close enough to see and hear an approaching train, but far enough back to have room to stop if needed
4. Several bus-lengths back regardless of what can be seen from there, so the bus is always well clear of the tracks

Question 27Not answered

Does a lit ABS warning lamp mean a school bus cannot be driven at all?

1. Not by itself, since the regular service brakes still function, but the issue should be reported and checked
2. Yes, the bus has no brakes whatsoever and cannot move
3. It means the bus must be driven faster than usual until the lamp goes out, so the system can reset
4. No, the lamp can safely be ignored indefinitely

Question 28Not answered

Why should a driver be cautious about the danger zone when a school bus is parked near other vehicles or obstacles that could hide a child from view?

1. Obstacles near the bus always make children easier to see, not harder
2. This concern applies only when the bus is parked on a public street
3. A child could be temporarily hidden between the bus and another object, making them harder to spot before moving
4. Nearby vehicles or obstacles have no effect on visibility within the danger zone, since mirrors show a child either way

Question 29Not answered

The gate at a railroad crossing begins lowering while you are still stopped checking for trains. What should you do?

1. Cross quickly before the gate fully lowers
2. Back away and look for a completely different crossing without waiting
3. Honk the horn and wait for the gate to raise again right away
4. Remain stopped behind the gate and do not attempt to cross

Question 30Not answered

Why is the danger zone especially wide on the side of the bus where the entry door is located?

1. There is no real visibility difference between the two sides, so students are equally easy to see on either
2. Students gather and move there while boarding and exiting, so there's more chance one goes unseen
3. That side is closer to the fuel filler, which the driver must monitor
4. That side has weaker mirrors than the other side