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Texas CDL Bus Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 19
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 2 / 19
Your vehicle's final position should be:
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A
Exactly where the examiner has instructed it to be.
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B
Within five feet of the final position described by the examiner.
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C
Wherever you can safely park.
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D
Within two feet of the final position described by the examiner.
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QUESTION 3 / 19
The area to the left of a school bus is considered especially dangerous to students because:
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A
The sun’s reflection obscures the left side of the bus.
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B
Passing vehicles are located to the left of the bus.
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C
It is difficult to see the left side of any bus.
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D
There is no door on the left side of the bus.
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QUESTION 4 / 19
If asked to sight-side back your vehicle into an alley, you should first:
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A
Pull directly into the alley parking space.
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B
Turn your vehicle to the right to position yourself directly in front of the alley.
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C
Pull past the alley and stop perpendicular to the outer boundary.
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D
Pull past the alley and stop parallel to the outer boundary.
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QUESTION 5 / 19
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 6 / 19
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 7 / 19
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 8 / 19
During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:
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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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QUESTION 9 / 19
A school bus must be evacuated if:
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A
The bus has stalled in winter weather conditions.
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B
The air conditioning system has broken.
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C
There is any imminent danger of collision.
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D
Students are getting motion sickness.
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QUESTION 10 / 19
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 11 / 19
If a student drops an item near a stopped bus, they should:
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A
Hurry and pick up the item.
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B
Leave the item behind.
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C
Ask the driver to pick up the object.
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D
Have another student pick it up.
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QUESTION 12 / 19
During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test:
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A
Applicants will not have to identify the ABS.
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B
Windshield wipers are not to be addressed.
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C
Shock absorbers only need to be checked on one axle.
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D
The steering box should be checked for leaks.
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QUESTION 13 / 19
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 14 / 19
When taking the on-road driving test, you will be evaluated on your lane usage. Which of the following is an example of poor lane usage?
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A
Not driving over curbs or sidewalks
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B
Stopping behind crosswalks
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C
Driving in the leftmost lane if more than one driving lane is available
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D
Finishing a right turn in the rightmost lane
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QUESTION 15 / 19
During 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 laws.
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C
Complete the test without a moving violation.
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D
Obey all traffic signs and signals, but only if other traffic is present.
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QUESTION 16 / 19
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 17 / 19
When stopped at a railroad crossing while operating a school bus, you should:
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A
Assume you'll hear an approaching train.
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B
Rely solely on signals to tell you if a train is approaching.
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C
Open the door and listen for a train.
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D
Immediately proceed after a train has passed.
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QUESTION 18 / 19
If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo lift, you should ensure that:
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A
The lift is loosely attached.
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B
The lift is not leaking.
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C
The lift is fully extended.
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D
The lift is the proper color.
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QUESTION 19 / 19
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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