Take Texas CDL Bus Test 1

QUESTION 1 / 20

If a student drops an item near a stopped bus, they should:

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AHurry and pick up the item.✓BLeave the item behind.✓CAsk the driver to pick up the object.✓DHave another student pick it up.✓

QUESTION 2 / 20

During a basic vehicle control skills test, what is considered an encroachment?

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AThe vehicle crossing over an exercise boundary line.✓BA driver executing a single pull-up.✓CA driver placing the vehicle in neutral and applying the parking brake.✓DThe vehicle stalling while the driver shifts gears.✓

QUESTION 3 / 20

Before operating a school bus, ____ should be checked.

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AThe left mirror✓BThe right mirror✓CAll mirrors✓DThe inside mirror✓

QUESTION 4 / 20

While students load and unload a bus, the driver should:

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ARead a book.✓BWatch the process and keep an eye on the students.✓CTalk to other bus drivers.✓DListen to the radio.✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

When conducting a vehicle inspection, you must show each of the following, except:

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AThat the oil pressure gauge is working.✓BThat the oil pressure warning light turns off, or that the gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure.✓CThat the oil temperature gauge, if equipped, rises to the normal operating range.✓DThat the oil pressure gauge comes on when brakes are used.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

When asked to make a lane change during the skills test, you should:

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AMake the necessary traffic checks first.✓BNot use your mirrors.✓CCut off other vehicles if needed to follow the instructions.✓DNot make the lane change if you don’t want to.✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

During the skills test, if making a turn that requires a stop, you should:

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ASkid to a stop.✓BStop after the stop line to get a better view.✓CAllow your vehicle to roll.✓DKeep the front wheels aimed straight ahead.✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

During the basic vehicle control skills test:

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AA pull-up always counts against the applicant.✓BA pull-up should be completed at least once.✓CStopping without changing direction is not considered a pull-up.✓DExcessive pull-ups are acceptable in the opinions of some test administrators.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

When checking tire condition during the vehicle inspection, you should:

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AEnsure that the insides of the tires are more worn than the outsides of the tires.✓BEnsure that the outsides of the tires are more worn than the insides of the tires.✓CEnsure that the middles of the tires are more worn than the outsides of the tires.✓DEnsure that the tires have even wear.✓

QUESTION 10 / 20

Drivers should try to stop ____ away from students at a bus stop.

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AAbout 100 feet✓BAt least 50 feet✓CAt least 10 feet✓DLess than 10 feet✓

QUESTION 11 / 20

When should a bus start moving after students have boarded?

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AAs soon as the students are through the door✓BWhen the students are near their seats but are still standing✓CWhen the students are seated and looking forward✓DAs soon as the students cross the standee line✓

QUESTION 12 / 20

When asked to complete a driver's side parallel parking maneuver, you should:

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APass the parking space while backing, then pull forward into it.✓BPull forward past the parking space, then back into it.✓CPull forward into the parking space without passing it first.✓DBack into the parking space without passing it first.✓

QUESTION 13 / 20

When approaching a railroad crossing while operating a school bus, you should generally:

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AStop between 15 and 50 feet before the nearest rail.✓BStop 100 feet before the nearest rail.✓CStop 10 feet before the nearest rail.✓DContinue across the tracks without stopping.✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

Properly adjusted outside convex mirrors should allow the driver to see:

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AWhere the front of each rear tire touches the ground.✓BWhere the front of each front tire touches the ground.✓CThe top of the bus.✓DThe muffler.✓

QUESTION 15 / 20

During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:

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AParallel park.✓BInspect your tires.✓CMonitor your gauges.✓DPull forward into a parking space.✓

QUESTION 16 / 20

Outside flat mirrors should be adjusted to see ____ behind the bus.

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AOne bus length✓B50 feet✓CFour bus lengths✓D1,000 feet✓

QUESTION 17 / 20

If your bus's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) stops working:

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AYou will not have any working brakes.✓BThe brakes will react more slowly than usual.✓CYou will still have normal braking power.✓DYou should not brake.✓

QUESTION 18 / 20

When approaching students at a bus stop, you should stop:

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AAs close as possible to the students.✓BWithin an arm’s reach of the students.✓CAt least 10 feet away from the students.✓DAbout 80 feet away from the students.✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

A school bus stop:

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ACan be added by the driver if there is a need.✓BShould be voted on by the students.✓CMay change, depending on weather conditions.✓DShould be established by the proper school district authorities.✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

Outside mirrors on a school bus should be adjusted:

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ABefore a trip begins.✓BDuring a trip.✓CAfter students board the bus.✓DAfter a trip ends.✓