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Massachusetts CDL School Bus Test Practice Questions - Massachusetts CDL School Bus Endorsement Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In the Massachusetts CDL manual's school bus section, what is the danger zone?
Choose one answer below.
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The area around all sides of the bus where children are most likely to be struck
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B
Only the area inside the bus aisle where students may trip
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C
Only the traffic lane directly behind the stopped bus
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D
The portion of the route with the highest posted speed limit
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How far can the school bus danger zone extend in front of the front bumper?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 feet
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B
30 feet
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C
50 feet
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D
100 feet
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How far does the danger zone extend from the left side, right side, and rear of the school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
5 feet
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B
10 feet
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C
25 feet
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D
50 feet
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Why is the left side of a school bus always considered dangerous?
Choose one answer below.
A
Students normally enter through a left-side service door
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B
Passing cars can create a serious hazard on that side
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C
Left-side mirrors are not allowed on school buses
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D
The left side is outside the driver's mirror system
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When should a Massachusetts school bus driver check each mirror for maximum viewing area?
Choose one answer below.
A
Before operating the school bus
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B
Only after the first student boards
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C
Only during the annual vehicle inspection
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D
Only after the red warning lights are activated
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What should properly adjusted outside flat mirrors show?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the students seated in the first two rows
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B
Traffic, clearances, students on the sides and rear, and the rear tires touching the ground
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C
Only the area directly in front of the front bumper
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D
Only the roof strobe light and stop arm
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What are outside convex mirrors mainly used to monitor?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left and right sides of the bus at a wide angle
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B
Only the top of the rear window
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C
Only students after they are seated inside the bus
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D
Only the railroad tracks after the bus has crossed
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What are crossover mirrors designed to help a school bus driver see?
Choose one answer below.
A
The danger-zone area directly in front of the bus and near the service door
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B
Only the last row of passenger seats
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C
Only vehicles 400 feet behind the bus
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D
Only the driver's instrument panel
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which mirror is primarily used to monitor passenger activity inside the school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Outside left flat mirror
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B
Outside right convex mirror
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C
Overhead inside rearview mirror
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D
Left crossover mirror
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the safest reason to use a logical sequence when checking school bus mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
To make sure no child or object is in any danger zone before the bus moves
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B
To avoid using the parking brake at student stops
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C
To replace the need for alternating flashing lights
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D
To let students cross without waiting for the driver's signal
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When approaching an approved school bus stop, what should the driver do first?
Choose one answer below.
A
Approach cautiously at a slow rate of speed
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B
Open the service door before stopping
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C
Signal students to start crossing immediately
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D
Back into position if the bus passes the stop
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If the bus is equipped with amber warning lights, when should they generally be activated before a stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only after all students are seated
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B
At least 200 feet or about 5 to 10 seconds before the stop
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C
Only after the service door is completely open
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D
Only after the bus has pulled back into traffic
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Where should the front bumper be positioned when stopping to load students?
Choose one answer below.
A
Directly beside the students
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B
At least 10 feet away from students at the designated stop
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C
Over the crosswalk so students can board faster
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D
As close to the curb as possible regardless of student position
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QUESTION 14 / 25
At each student stop, what should the driver do with the transmission and parking brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leave the transmission in gear and hold the service brake only
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B
Place the transmission in Park, or Neutral if no Park, and set the parking brake
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C
Shift to reverse so the bus cannot roll forward
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D
Leave the transmission in drive and open the door
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When should the driver activate alternating flashing red lights and ensure the stop arm is extended?
Choose one answer below.
A
After traffic is a safe distance from the stopped school bus
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B
Before beginning to slow for the stop
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C
Only after students have crossed the roadway
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D
Only if a police officer is present
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QUESTION 16 / 25
During loading, when should students board the school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
As soon as they see the bus approaching
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B
Only when signaled by the driver
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C
Whenever traffic behind the bus slows down
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D
After the first student opens the service door
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What should students do while boarding the school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Board slowly, in single file, and use the handrail
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B
Run up the steps to reduce stop time
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C
Carry dropped objects back from under the bus
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D
Stand in the stepwell until all students board
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When loading in the dark, what interior equipment should be used to help students board safely?
Choose one answer below.
A
The dome light
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B
The roof strobe light only
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C
The horn
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D
The ABS malfunction lamp
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Before moving after students board, what must the driver confirm?
Choose one answer below.
A
Students are seated and facing forward
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B
The amber lights are still flashing
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C
A student has waved the bus into traffic
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D
The service door remains open for ventilation
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If a student outside the bus cannot be accounted for after loading, what should the driver do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Secure the bus, take the key, and check around and underneath the bus
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B
Assume the student went home and continue the route
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C
Ask another student to look under the bus while the bus remains running
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D
Back up slowly until the student is visible
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QUESTION 21 / 25
During route unloading, when should students leave their seats?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the bus first slows below 10 mph
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B
Only after the driver tells them to exit
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C
As soon as the stop arm begins to move
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D
Whenever the student can see their stop
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QUESTION 22 / 25
After unloading on a route, where should students walk from the side of the bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 10 feet away to a place where the driver can plainly see them
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B
Directly behind the rear bumper
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C
Back toward the service door to speak with the driver
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D
Into the lane beside the bus before checking traffic
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If a student's unloading stop was missed, what does Section 10 say the driver should not do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Back up to the missed stop
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B
Follow local procedures
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C
Keep students seated while deciding what to do
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D
Continue safely until the proper procedure can be followed
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What should students do if they drop an object near the bus during loading or unloading?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leave it, move to safety, and get the driver's attention
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B
Run back and pick it up before the bus moves
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C
Ask another student to crawl under the bus
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D
Signal traffic to stop and retrieve it
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the main purpose of a post-trip walk-through after a route or activity trip?
Choose one answer below.
A
To look for sleeping students, left items, open windows or doors, and bus problems
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B
To reset the official school bus route
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C
To avoid writing any mechanical reports
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D
To replace the next pre-trip inspection
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