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Massachusetts CDL Bus Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 20
Before leaving a bus stop, a driver should:
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A
Make sure no students are running to catch the bus.
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B
Make sure students have placed their backpacks in the aisle.
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C
Make sure students have opened the emergency vent.
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D
Make sure students are facing the rear of the bus.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
What should properly adjusted outside side flat mirrors on a school bus allow the driver to see?
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A
The sides of the school bus
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B
Under the school bus
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C
The front tires touching the ground
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D
Vehicles in front of the bus
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QUESTION 3 / 20
When conducting a vehicle inspection, you will need to identify all of the following, except:
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A
The power steering belt.
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B
The water pump belt.
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C
The alternator belt.
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D
The water compressor belt.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
If you miss a student’s stop while bringing students home after school, you should:
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A
Back up to the stop.
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B
Follow locally established procedures.
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C
Not worry about the student.
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D
Stop quickly and let them exit.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Students should board a school bus:
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A
In a single-file line.
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B
Two at a time.
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C
In as large a group as possible.
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D
However they want to. It makes no difference.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
If you must back up at a student pick-up point, you should:
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A
Back up before the students board the bus.
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B
Let the students board the bus and then back up.
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C
Let half the students board the bus and then back up toward the other half of the students.
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D
Tell the students to wait at the stop and then back toward the stop.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
If a student drops an item while approaching the bus, the student should:
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A
Stop and pick up the object.
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B
Have another student pick up the object.
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C
Ask the driver to pick up the object.
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D
Just leave the item alone and walk away.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
When asked to complete a driver's side parallel parking maneuver, you should:
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A
Pass the parking space while backing, then pull forward into it.
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B
Pull forward past the parking space, then back into it.
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C
Pull forward into the parking space without passing it first.
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D
Back into the parking space without passing it first.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When asked to make a lane change during the skills test, you should:
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A
Make the necessary traffic checks first.
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B
Not use your mirrors.
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C
Cut off other vehicles if needed to follow the instructions.
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D
Not make the lane change if you don’t want to.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
When taking the basic vehicle control skills test:
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A
Points are deducted for each pull-up.
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B
A driver is allowed three pull-ups per maneuver.
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C
A pull-up will earn points only if the driver gets out of the vehicle before pulling up.
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D
Only an excessive number of pull-ups will be counted as errors.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
In a school bus, where is the overhead inside rearview mirror located?
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A
Above the windshield on the driver’s side of the bus
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B
Above the door on the passenger side of the bus
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C
Above the emergency door in the rear
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D
Under the driver's seat
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QUESTION 12 / 20
The inside rearview mirror of a school bus is used to:
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A
Moniter passengers.
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B
See potential hazards on the road.
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C
See vehicles trying to switch lanes.
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D
See in front of the bus.
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QUESTION 13 / 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 14 / 20
Crossover mirrors help a school bus driver see:
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A
The front bumper danger zones.
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B
The rear bumper.
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C
The left side of the bus.
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D
Vehicles in front of the bus.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
During a vehicle inspection, be sure that:
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A
The emergency exits are difficult to open.
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B
The emergency exit warning devices work properly.
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C
The emergency exits squeak.
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D
The emergency exits are not accessible from inside the cab.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
When checking the power steering fluid during a vehicle inspection, you will need to do each of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Show where the power steering fluid dipstick is located.
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B
Check for adequate power steering fluid.
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C
Ensure that the power steering fluid level is above the full mark.
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D
Ensure that the power steering level is above the refill mark.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Outside mirrors on a school bus should be adjusted:
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A
Before a trip begins.
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B
During a trip.
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C
After students board the bus.
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D
After a trip ends.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
During the skills test, if making a turn that requires a stop, you should:
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A
Skid to a stop.
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B
Stop after the stop line to get a better view.
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C
Allow your vehicle to roll.
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D
Keep the front wheels aimed straight ahead.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
When asked about the vehicle's oil during the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Indicate where the dipstick is located.
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B
Show that the oil level is within a safe operating range.
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C
Show that the oil level is above the refill mark.
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D
Show that the oil level is below the refill mark.
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QUESTION 20 / 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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