The best way to judge a safe following distance when you are driving a 77 passenger vehicles is to:

add one second for every ten feet of vehicle

What constitutes a reportable crash?

When the combined property damage exceeds $1,000

School bus drivers may load or unload students:

At stops that were established by the local school board

Which of the following statements about handling a serious problem on the bus is true?

Never put a student off bus except at designated bus stops or the school

When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights, you are to:

Stop at least 25 feet from the bus

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the bus?

Bus is stalled on railroad tracks and there is no train in sight

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation procedures is true?

Time allowing notify the dispatcher of evac location condition & assistance

A driver of a school bus vehicle who finds unsafe equipment during the pre-trip inspection should:

Not attempt to operate the vehicle

School districts & school bus companies will report incident involving pupil left unattended on school bus 2 div. w/in _

24 hours of becoming aware of the incident

School bus red alternating flashing signals are required to be on when:

Students are boarding or exiting the bus

What emergency equipment is required on a type A, B, C or D School Bus

Chock blocks/fire exting/first aid kit/seatbelt cutter/bodyfluid kit/triang

Which of the following statements best explains what to do when a bus stalls on the tracks @ a railroad-highway crossing

Evac the bus & move away from the tracks on an angle toward oncoming train

When transporting students the driver shall not allow more passengers than manufacture's rated capacity unless:

Unplanned, Temporary, non-recurring or emergency

The aisle in any school bus:

Must be unobstructed at all times.

If your ABS stops working, you should:

Drive normally, but get the system serviced as soon as possible

School bus amber alternating flashing signals are required to be on when:

The bus is slowing down prior to arriving at the bus stop

Bus driver shall reduce speed & pull off road where safe to do to allow other cars to pass so that no more than:

5 vehicles shall accumulate at the rear of the bus

What is the procedure for starting a diesel with glow plugs?

Turn the key on and wait for the glow plug to go out

A multipurpose pass vehicle means : van, station wagon, & passenger vehicle of type not designed as a school bus & has a

Rated capacity or max of 10 passengers including the driver

At bus stops where more than one child is unloaded, which proceedure is most likely to prevent an unloading accident?

Driver counts students as they disembark, & recounts before moving the bus

Accidents involving a school bus shall be reported in accordance w/ provision of RSA264 & applicable rules. In addition,

S.D. report accident involving school bus 2 div. pupil trans. w/in 1 days

When you are loading students along the route, and cannot account for a student outside the bus, you should:

Secure the bus and check around the bus and under the bus

What is the major reason for a vehicle to go into a skidding situation?

Traveling too fast for road conditions

Which of these statements about passive highway-rail crossings is true:

Passive crossings do not have any types of gates and signals

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1
It is permissible to keep the seat belt cutter in the storage compartment of the driver's area.
False
True
2
The blind spot behind the bus could extend up to _______ feet behind the bus.
100
200
400
3
The best way to judge a safe following distance when you are driving a 77 passenger vehicles is to:
Stay back at least 3 car lengths
add one second for every ten feet of vehicle
Stay back to where you feel is safe
4
What constitutes a reportable crash?
When the combined property damage exceeds $1,000
When the property damage exceeds $500
When the property damage exceeds $1,000
When the combined property damage exceeds $500
5
School bus drivers may load or unload students:
At a spot where the driver feels it is safe on their route
Wherever the student requests
At stops that were established by the local school board
At each intersection that the driver passes on its route
6
All vehicle condition reports shall b retained by school bus owner for min of __ & shall b avail 4 inspection by officer
6 months
3 months
1 year
45 days
7
Enter/Exit of pupils in multipurpose vehicle shall be permitted only through entrance door @ driver's R / door on R side
True
False
8
Which of the following statements about handling a serious problem on the bus is true?
Notify dispatch to have parents come remove the child from bus
If serious saftey concern put student off bus and call dispatch
Never put a student off bus except at designated bus stops or the school
9
After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:
Notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation
Securing the bus
Dangling the microphone out the drivers window to use later
10
A school bus shall not be fueled while occupants are on the bus and/or the engine is running
True
False
11
When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights, you are to:
yield if no students are crossing
Stop at least 25 feet from the bus
Brake gently to a smooth stop
Stop within 15 feet from the bus
12
Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the bus?
Bus is stalled on railroad tracks and there is no train in sight
Bus stalled on shoulder of 4 lane divided highway & is getting hot inside
The bus' ABS warning light comes on
13
Which of the following statements about bus evacuation procedures is true?
Time allowing notify the dispatcher of evac location condition & assistance
Time allowing, walk through the bus and close all windows
Time allowing set flares out before evacuating the bus
14
A driver of a school bus vehicle who finds unsafe equipment during the pre-trip inspection should:
Not attempt to operate the vehicle
Let the company know the run would not be going out that morning
Report the defect after their run
Drive the vehicle with special care
15
Which of the following items is not needed on a vehicle report?
Condition of vehicle
Time
Street where vehicle is kept
Milage
16
Students become the responsibility of the school district:
When they enter school
When they go out the door of their house
When they board the bus
At the bus stop
17
If, in the event of an emergency, a school bus driver must leave the school bus, the driver shall:
Park bus in prop gear, parking brake on, 4-way flash on, shut off, take key
Chock wheels & place reflectors in place in pursuant to RSA 265:113
All of the above
stay w/in 100' of bus & unobstructed view of bus @ times when pupils on bus
18
You should adjust the outside left and right flat mirrors tosee:
The right front and left rear tires touching the ground
200 feet behind the bus
The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus
19
School districts & school bus companies will report incident involving pupil left unattended on school bus 2 div. w/in _
1 week of becoming aware of the incident
24 hours of becoming aware of the incident
2 business days of becoming aware of the incident
36 hours of becoming aware of the incident
20
School bus red alternating flashing signals are required to be on when:
The bus is slowing down prior to arriving at the bus stop
Students are boarding or exiting the bus
Backing up the bus
The bus is done its run
21
What emergency equipment is required on a type A, B, C or D School Bus
Chock blocks, Type A, B extinguisher, first aid kit, fuses
Type A extinguisher, first aid kit, body fluid kit, fuses, chock blocks
None of the above
Chock blocks/fire exting/first aid kit/seatbelt cutter/bodyfluid kit/triang
22
Which of the following statements best explains what to do when a bus stalls on the tracks @ a railroad-highway crossing
Keep everyone quiet and call dispatch for direction
Evac the bus & move away from the tracks on an angle toward oncoming train
Evac the bus & form big group at the back of bus
23
When transporting students the driver shall not allow more passengers than manufacture's rated capacity unless:
Teacher tells you to...They are paying for the bus
Unplanned, Temporary, non-recurring or emergency
Supervisor told you to overload the bus
you did not notice
24
Use of nav system is allowed provided mounted so not obstruct field of view & has mechanism 2 prevent use while driving
True
False
25
When stopping @ a highway rail crossing, a school bus shall be stopped no closer than __ from the nearest rail
10 ft
15 ft
50 ft
Driver can stop @ painted line prior 2 tracks. Measurement is always min
26
Each special needs vehicle shall be equipped with a 2-way radio com system or mobile telephone system.
True
False
27
Which or the following is true about storing/transporting objects on a school bus?
A & B are not true
It is permissible for pupils to hold large objects on their lap
It is permissible for students to stow large objects below their seats
A & B are true
28
Companies required 2 give alcohol and drug tests shall report a + test to the div of pupil transportation within 48 hr.
False
True
29
The aisle in any school bus:
Must be unobstructed at all times.
May be used to carry skis or other athletic equipment
May be obstructed with books, band instruments, etc.
May be used to seat children when the bus is full
30
To be a school bus driver you must be:
Successfully complete a Motor Vehicle criminal background check
At least 18 years old with 2 years driving experience
Read and speak the english language
All of the above
31
Every driver annually must complete not less than ___ Hours of in-service training:
8
12
6
5
32
The company shall maintain records for 24 months indicating dates of training, the period of time and the areas covered.
False
True
33
The time it takes an alert driver to see a hazard is:
1/2 second
1/16 second
3/4 second
1/4 second
34
Emergency exits can be used as a means of exiting only when unloading sports equipment on a charter
True
False
35
Obj such as music instruments, books, athletic equipment, & tools r only allowed in aisle of school bus if seats r full
True
False
36
If your ABS stops working, you should:
Drive normally, but get the system serviced as soon as possible
Drive at lower speed and wait for normal maintenance
Stop the bus and call your dispatcher
37
When backing, which lights do you use?
red-lights 8-way
4-way flashers
4-way flashers and amber lights
amber lights
38
School bus amber alternating flashing signals are required to be on when:
The bus is done its run
The bus is slowing down prior to arriving at the bus stop
Backing up the bus
Students are boarding or exiting the bus
39
Bus driver shall reduce speed & pull off road where safe to do to allow other cars to pass so that no more than:
4 vehicles shall accumulate at the rear of the bus
2 vehicles shall accumulate at the rear of the bus
5 vehicles shall accumulate at the rear of the bus
3 vehicles shall accumulate at the rear of the bus
40
What is the procedure for starting a diesel with glow plugs?
pump accelerator, turn the key and start the bus
press accelerator to the floor once, turn the key to the on position
School buses are not equipped with glow plugs
Turn the key on and wait for the glow plug to go out
41
It is not a Saf-C 1300 requirement for a school bus to be swept on a daily basis.
False
True
42
Gross vehicle weight of 26,000 lbs. or less and capacity rating of more than 15 people including driver is what license?
Operator's license
Class B
Class C
Class A
43
A multipurpose pass vehicle means : van, station wagon, & passenger vehicle of type not designed as a school bus & has a
Rated capacity or max of 15 passengers including the driver
Rated capacity or max of 7 passengers including the driver
Rated capacity or max of 10 passengers including the driver
Rated capacity or max of 16 passengers including the driver
44
If hinge/latch on rear emergency door isn't operating properly, it is ok to use the bus as long as someone holds it shut
False
True
45
At bus stops where more than one child is unloaded, which proceedure is most likely to prevent an unloading accident?
Driver counts students as they disembark, & recounts before moving the bus
Students cross the street one at a time, not as a group
Driver ensures students are seated on the bus before leaving the stop
46
Driver must posses a school bus certificate and be on an active roster to transport students in:
A school bus
A multipurpose vehicle
A mixed-use Vehicle
A & B
47
A school bus operator must successfully pass a D.O.T. physical every:
4 Years
3 Years
2 Years
Annually
48
Accidents involving a school bus shall be reported in accordance w/ provision of RSA264 & applicable rules. In addition,
A & B are correct
S.D. report accident involving school bus 2 div. pupil trans. w/in 2 days
S.D. report accident involving school bus 2 div. pupil trans. w/in 1 days
No reporting is necessary if pupils are not on board at time of collision
49
When you are loading students along the route, and cannot account for a student outside the bus, you should:
Secure the bus and check around the bus and under the bus
Ask students on the bus if they can see the student
Secure the bus and check the mirrors again
50
What is the major reason for a vehicle to go into a skidding situation?
Mechanical failure
Traveling too fast for road conditions
Following too close to other cars
No pre-trip preformed on vehicle
51
Which of these statements about passive highway-rail crossings is true:
Passive crossings do not have any types of gates and signals
Passive crossings do not have cross buck signs
Drivers don't need to stop at passive crossings if they don't see a train
52
How many emergency reflectors are required in a school bus?
3
2
4
5
53
Paper towels are part of the requirements for a body fluid spill kit.
False
True
54
The Saf-C 1300 rules pertain to
School bus transportation in New Hampshire
Federal rules of the road
All of the above
Strictly relating to the safe operation of a school bus
55
The amber warning lights shall be activated:
When the bus comes to a complete stop
Approximately 100 feet prior to arriving at the bus stop.
At a busy intersection
In the school yard as children are getting on and off the bus
56
If a defect is found during a driver's school bus pre-trip inspection, the defect is reported by:
Indicating defect on the vehicle condition report and kept on the bus
Indicate defect on report & leave 1 copy in bus & bring 1 to carrier
Indicate defect on vehicle condition report & bring entire report 2 carrier
None of the above
57
Pre-service/in-service instruction can be taught by non-certified school bus instructor as long as person knows material
True
False
58
a school bus is considered out of service if:
Wheel chocks are missing or improper size
The loading light or loading light system is defective
A mirror(s) is missing to include cross-over mirror(s)
All of the above
59
All seats & crash barriers shall meet or exceed requirements of FMVSS222 as was in effect on date of manufacture of bus
False
True
60
Which of the following is a recommended procedure when loading students at school?
Ensure the ignition switch is turned on
Remove the key from the ignition if you are leaving the driving compartment
Position yourself inside the bus to direct seat assignment
61
Seating
will not carry more pupils than rated capacity unless emergency.
A & B are correct
If bus is overcrowded, pupils may sit in the lap of other pupils.
types A,B,C,D school bus, seat shall b provided 2 have pupil in protec comp
62
What is the primary purpose of the crossover mirror system on school busses?
To help the bus driver see a child in the danger zones around the bus
To help the driver change lanes in heavy traffic
To help the driver check the flashing lights
63
The manual indicates that the last step in picking up students at the bus stop is:
Place transmission in park or neutral and set parking brake.
Make final check to confirm all traffic has stopped b4 opening door
open service door just enough to activate alternating red lights
64
When stopping at a railroad-highway crossing, drivers must stop no closer than:
15 feet
20 feet
10 feet
65
The outside cross-over mirrors are mounted on the front corners of the bus. You should position them so you can see:
The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus.
200 Feet behind the bus
The right front and Left front tires touching the ground
66
School Districts shall require 2 emergency evac drills each school year & report drills to the division no later than:
Oct 15 & May 15
None of the above
Oct 15 & May 25
Oct 25 & May 15
67
In a multi-purpose vehicle, why would you not want your students to exit our the drivers' door?
Potential for releasing the parking brake
All of the above
Potential damage to the driver's mechanisms
Potential damage to the turn indicator
68
Which of the following procedures should be followed when driving a school bus in high winds?
Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible
Avoid pulling off the road to wait
Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gusts.
69
A driver does not need to keep a record of duty status log if:
Driver operates within 100 mile radius of normal work reporting location
You've had at least 8 consecutive hours off duty for each 12 hours on duty
You do not exceed 10 hrs max driving time following 8 consecutive hrs off
All of the above
70
Aisle space on school bus shall b free from obstructions @ all times except when sports equipment is 2 lg 2 put on seats
True
False
71
If you are having behavior problems with an unruly student, after securing the bus you should:
Request the student move to a seat near you
Request the student get off the bus at the next stop
Request the student move to a seat at the rear of the bus
72
Which of the following is a recommended procedure for conducting a post-trip inspection?
You should walk through the bus and around the bus.
Sweep and clean the inside of the bus
Any problem and special situation should be noted and reported monthly
73
pre-service required instruction hours can and should include road skills training (behind the wheel)
False
True
74
If the brakes in a vehicle fail to work effectively while bus is transporting students, it's use should be discontinued:
At the end of the day
Immediately
Only if there is a bad odor
At the end of the run
75
Driver notices one of lights on stop arm not working @ bus stop, bus may still be used as long all red flash lights work
False
True
76
Defect which might create a hazard 4 passengers or other motorists shall be corrected b4 school bus transports pupils
True
False
77
Employer shall keep driver qualification files @ his/her place of business for as long as driver is employed & __ after
1 year
1.5 years
6 years
3 years
78
Mixed-use bus won't b used 2 transport pupils whose IEP includes need 4 special transport to/from school/school activity
False
True
79
The bureau of hearing DOS shall conduct hearings based upon complaints involving violations of SAF-C 1300 rules if:
all of the above
The insurance or renewal of a school bus drivers' certificate is denied.
person fails 2 get permit/license/reg, fails 2 file report/pay any fees
written complaint alleging an illegal/unsafe act by school bus driver
80
What is brake lag?
It's the squeaking of the brakes when they are applied
It's when the brakes get to hot
It's the air flowing through the lines once the brakes are applied
It's when you loose your brakes
81
If vehicle begins to hydroplane:
Turn the wheels slightly to right
Take your foot off the accelerator & hold steering wheel firmly
Pump the brakes
Brake firmly and steer through it
82
To keep a school bus driver's cert, driver must be rostered. The roster shall be submitted no later than:
August 1st
July 15th
July 1st
June 30
83
School bus driver must remain w/in __ of bus & have unobstructed view of bus @ all time when pupils r on board except __
100 feet, when chocking the wheels
10 yards, when seeking help
50 feet, when chocking the wheels
100 yards, when seeking help
84
If approaching the bus stop you notice the children horsing around, you should:
Ignore the children, watch the traffic and approach to load
Slow down, check traffic, blow horn, wait for corrected behavior, approach
slow down, blow the horn, watch children & traffic, approach with care
Concentrate all your attention on the children and slowly move in to load
85
If a windshield wiper is inoperable, the can be driven as long as the driver's windshield wiper is operating.
True
False
86
Who participates in the evacuation drills?
Bus students that ride to and from school
All students except special needs students
All students except kindergarten students
All students unless excused for cause
87
Evacuation drills shall be conducted each school semester & reported by superintendent to the office of pupil transport
By October 10 and May 10
By October 15 and May 15
By September 15 and June 15
By September 10 and June 10
88
The driver shall close the entrance door, extinguishing the 8-light warning system
when the first pupil is seated.
after all pupils are properly seated or discharged
as quickly as possible so traffic is not held up
After the last pupil boards or has exited the bus
89
What is a safe signal that the driver gives to students to load the bus?
Waves their hands to cross
Open the service door
Either nods their heads or signals thumbs up
Turn the red flashing lights on
90
To maintain school bus cert. each driver shall complete 10 hrs of instruction or review on an annual basis.
False
True
91
Prior to stopping the vehicle, what action should the driver take?
Check rear-view or side-view mirrors to see if it is safe to make the stop
Brake gently to a smooth stop
Open the doors so that the red lights go on
Quiet the passengers down
92
the danger zone is considered
50 feet surrounding the bus
20 feet from the entrance door and emergency doors
15 feet in front and behind the bus
10 feet surrounding the bus
93
The only person permitted to stand in the stairwell by the entrance door when the bus is in motion is:
Coaches, parents or any school staff memebr
The supervising teacher on a field trip
Students who will be getting off at the next stop
No standees are allowed
94
The school bus driver's primary responsability is to:
Report any problems that occur immediately to the supervisor
Operate the vehicle legally and safely
Maintain discipline on the bus
Keep a strict time schedule
95
During a post-trip inspection a driver does not need to:
sign the report
check all the lights on the vehicle
Check the condition of the tires
Review the previous inspection report
96
Each school bus driver shall preform a daily pre-trip of vehicle. The vehicle condition report is completed & signed:
The day before the vehicle is driven
It does not matter as long as it is completed
At the end of the day the vehicle was driven
Only in the morning prior to driving the vehicle
97
After conducting a pre-trip inspection the driver must
Fill out the vehicle inspection report
Review the last vehicle inspection report
Make sure there are no students left on the bus
Place the chock blocks at the rear tires
98
Approved school bus means
vehicle issued I.D. indicating it has been approved & met inspection
A and B
not used by parent 2 transport their children 2 school/school related activ
Vehicle used to transport pupils to any school/school activity
99
While on duty, each school bus driver shat NOT:
wear a closed-toe and closed-heel shoe or boot
All the above
Maintain a neat and clean appearance
Consume food or beverage while bus is in motion or while pupils are on bus.
100
Which of the following information will confirm that you are driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes?
Red indicator lamp on the brake cylinder
Certification on the driver-side door
A yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel when you start engine

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