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Indiana CDL Bus Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 20
When asked to complete an offset back/left parking maneuver, you should:
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A
Pull straight forward, then back to the right.
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B
Pull straight forward, then back to the left.
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C
Pull forward to the right, then back in a straight line.
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D
Pull forward to the left, then back in a straight line.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
In the event of a bus evacuation, students should be led at least ____ away from the road.
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A
10 feet
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B
20 feet
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C
50 feet
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D
100 feet
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QUESTION 3 / 20
When approaching a railroad crossing while operating a school bus, you should generally:
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A
Stop between 15 and 50 feet before the nearest rail.
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B
Stop 100 feet before the nearest rail.
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C
Stop 10 feet before the nearest rail.
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D
Continue across the tracks without stopping.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
If exiting a bus during the basic vehicle control skills test, you must:
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A
Keep both hands on the handrail.
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B
Not touch the handrail.
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C
Maintain a firm grasp on the handrail.
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D
Rush down the stairs.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
As a general rule, student safety is best maintained by:
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A
Keeping the students on the bus.
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B
Letting some students evacuate the bus, while others stay on.
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C
Letting students evacuate the bus.
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D
Creating panic.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
A properly adjusted flat mirror should allow the driver to see:
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A
The rear tires touching the ground.
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B
The front tires touching the ground.
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C
Only the roadway and no parts of the bus.
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D
The front bumper.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
During the steering box portion of the vehicle inspection test, you should not:
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A
Ensure that the steering box is securely mounted.
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B
Ensure that the steering box is free of leaks.
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C
Look for missing bolts in the steering box.
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D
Assume all cotter keys are present.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
A school bus stop:
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A
Can be added by the driver if students are given notice of the change.
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B
Should be voted on by the students and parents.
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C
Should change frequently.
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D
Should be established by the school and not changed.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When taking the on-road test, you will be evaluated on regular traffic checks. You should not:
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A
Scan the road for pedestrians.
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B
Check traffic regularly.
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C
Avoid checking your mirrors near intersections.
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D
Check your mirrors regularly.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
When exiting your vehicle, you must maintain ____ with the vehicle at all times.
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A
One point of contact
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B
Four points of contact
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C
Three points of contact
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D
Two points of contact
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If a bus is equipped with outside convex mirrors, they will be located:
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A
Below the outside flat mirrors.
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B
Above the outside flat mirrors.
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C
Next to the door.
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D
On top of the bus.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
During a vehicle inspection, ensure that the landing gear is:
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A
Retracted.
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B
Fully raised.
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C
More worn on the passenger's side than on the driver's side.
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D
Well lit.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
If a school bus needs to be evacuated, passengers should:
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A
Always use the rear door.
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B
Always use the windows.
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C
Always use the front door.
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D
Use the exit deemed safest.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
If approaching a railroad crossing while driving a placarded vehicle, you should always:
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A
Activate your four-way flashers.
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B
Stop within five feet of the tracks.
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C
Change gears while on the tracks.
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D
Change lanes while on the tracks.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
If the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is malfunctioning:
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A
You will not have any brakes.
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B
You will still have brakes.
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C
You should only use the parking brake to stop.
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D
You should stop driving and wait for the ABS to work again.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
Loading and unloading a school bus:
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A
Can be hazardous for passengers.
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B
Does not need to be supervised.
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C
Should be done when refueling.
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D
Can be done with the driver talking to another driver.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
When driving on the expressway during the skills test, you should:
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A
Switch lanes frequently.
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B
Use your mirrors to check traffic as needed.
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C
Drive on the left side of the lane.
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D
Drive above the posted speed limit.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
Passive railroad crossings:
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A
Have control devices.
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B
Do not have control devices.
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C
Should be avoided.
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D
Usually have a flagger directing traffic.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
During the on-road driving test, you should:
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A
Develop your own route to show off your driving skills.
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B
Listen to directions from the examiner.
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C
Bring a passenger to ride with you.
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D
Drive in an unsafe manner.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull forward into a parking space.
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B
Drive in a figure eight.
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C
Alley dock.
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D
Sound your horn.
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