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New Jersey CDL Bus Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 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 2 / 20
When conducting a vehicle inspection, you must show each of the following, except:
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A
That the oil pressure gauge is working.
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B
That the oil pressure warning light turns off, or that the gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure.
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C
That the oil temperature gauge, if equipped, rises to the normal operating range.
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D
That the oil pressure gauge comes on when brakes are used.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Properly adjusted mirrors on a school bus allow the driver to see ____ behind the bus.
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A
One bus length
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B
Two bus lengths
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C
Three bus lengths
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D
Four bus lengths
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QUESTION 4 / 20
If driving a school bus, your four-way flashers should:
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A
Be activated before crossing railroad tracks.
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B
Never be used.
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C
Only be used after crossing railroad tracks.
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D
Only be used near railroad tracks if a train is approaching.
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QUESTION 5 / 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 6 / 20
When students are boarding a school bus, the driver should do all of the following, except:
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A
Let students know when it is safe to board.
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B
Count the number of students at the bus stop and ensure that all have boarded.
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C
Allow student to board in pairs.
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D
Check all mirrors for students rushing toward the bus.
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QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 20
When taking the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:
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A
Wear your safety belt.
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B
Obey all traffic signs.
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C
Complete the test without an accident.
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D
Demonstrate that you can use your cell phone while driving.
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QUESTION 9 / 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 10 / 20
After students unload at a school, the driver:
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A
May assume students have taken all of their belongings with them.
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B
Should assume the students have immediately cleared the doorway.
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C
Should walk through the bus and check for any sleeping or hiding students.
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D
May turn off the dispatch radio.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
The front of an enclosed trailer should:
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A
Be swept clean.
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B
Contain rags.
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C
Not be used for cargo.
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D
Be free of cracks.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
During the straight line backing exercise, how many times are you permitted to exit the vehicle to check its position?
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A
One time
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B
Two times
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C
Three times
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D
Four times
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QUESTION 13 / 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 14 / 20
When should a bus start moving after students have boarded?
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A
As soon as the students are through the door
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B
When the students are near their seats but are still standing
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C
When the students are seated and looking forward
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D
As soon as the students cross the standee line
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QUESTION 15 / 20
After traveling under an overpass during the driving skills test, you may be asked to recall:
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A
The posted clearance.
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B
The posted weight limit.
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C
The width of the opening.
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D
If there was a shoulder near the roadway.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
An outside convex mirror is properly adjusted if:
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A
The driver can see at least one lane of traffic and the entire side of the bus.
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B
The driver can see the front bumper.
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C
The driver can see the top of the bus.
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D
The driver can see the front windshield.
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QUESTION 17 / 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 18 / 20
Pre-trip inspections should be done:
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A
Differently each time, emphasizing different items.
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B
The same way each time so you are less likely to forget something.
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C
Once in a while.
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D
By someone other than the driver.
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QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 20
Which of the following is not acceptable emergency equipment?
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A
Three red reflective triangles
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B
Six fuses
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C
Three liquid burning flares
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D
Four yellow squares
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