Take West Virginia CDL Bus Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 20

After students unload at a school, the driver:

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AMay assume students have taken all of their belongings with them.✓BShould assume the students have immediately cleared the doorway.✓CShould walk through the bus and check for any sleeping or hiding students.✓DMay turn off the dispatch radio.✓

QUESTION 2 / 20

When taking the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

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AWear your safety belt.✓BObey all traffic signs.✓CComplete the test without an accident.✓DDemonstrate that you can use your cell phone while driving.✓

QUESTION 3 / 20

When stopping to pick up students, a bus driver should:

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APlace the vehicle in park.✓BPlace the vehicle in first gear.✓CPlace the vehicle in reverse.✓DPlace the vehicle in third gear.✓

QUESTION 4 / 20

When should you inspect the mirrors on a bus?

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ABefore operating the bus✓BWhile operating the bus✓CAfter operating the bus✓DIs not necessary to inspect the mirrors.✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

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

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AAlley dock.✓BParallel park to your right.✓CParallel park to your left.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo lift, you should ensure that:

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AThe lift is loosely attached.✓BThe lift is not leaking.✓CThe lift is fully extended.✓DThe lift is the proper color.✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

During the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

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AWear your safety belt.✓BObey all traffic laws.✓CComplete the test without a moving violation.✓DObey all traffic signs and signals, but only if other traffic is present.✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

When taking the basic control skills test, drivers are:

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ANot permitted to stop and exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.✓BEncouraged not to exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.✓CAllowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in reverse.✓DAllowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in neutral and the parking brake is set.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

If a school bus needs to be evacuated, passengers should:

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AAlways use the rear door.✓BAlways use the windows.✓CAlways use the front door.✓DUse the exit deemed safest.✓

QUESTION 10 / 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 11 / 20

If equipped with flashing lights, how far in advance of a school bus stop should the bus's lights be activated?

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AAt least 50 feet✓BAt least 100 feet✓CAt least 200 feet✓DAt least 1,000 feet✓

QUESTION 12 / 20

Failing to exit your vehicle properly during an exercise in the basic vehicle control skills test will result in:

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AFailure of only that exercise.✓BA reset of that exercise.✓CAutomatic failure of the basic vehicle control skills test.✓DAn extra point against your score.✓

QUESTION 13 / 20

Why should a school bus stop a short distance from students who are waiting to board?

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AThe students will have to walk to the bus, making it easier for the driver to watch their movements.✓BThe students will usually be waiting on a sidewalk.✓CThe students may get scared of a school bus coming toward them.✓DBuses are difficult to drive.✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

When taking the on-road test, you will be evaluated on regular traffic checks. You should not:

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AScan the road for pedestrians.✓BCheck traffic regularly.✓CAvoid checking your mirrors near intersections.✓DCheck your mirrors regularly.✓

QUESTION 15 / 20

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

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AWalking to the back of a vehicle to check its position✓BUsing side mirrors to check a vehicle's position✓CLooking out of the driver's side window to check a vehicle's position✓DA driver glancing over their shoulder to check blind spots✓

QUESTION 16 / 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 17 / 20

Backing a school bus is:

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AStrongly encouraged.✓BStrongly discouraged.✓COnly to be done in the morning.✓DOnly to be done with students guiding you.✓

QUESTION 18 / 20

When driving on the expressway during the skills test, you should:

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ASwitch lanes frequently.✓BUse your mirrors to check traffic as needed.✓CDrive on the left side of the lane.✓DDrive above the posted speed limit.✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

During the pre-trip inspection test, you will be:

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AExpected to explain your knowledge of the pre-trip process.✓BWatching someone else check your vehicle.✓CWatching a film on how to inspect a vehicle.✓DChanging all the tires on your vehicle.✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

Students should board a school bus:

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AIn a single-file line.✓BTwo at a time.✓CIn as large a group as possible.✓DHowever they want to. It makes no difference.✓