California School Bus Driver Exam Coverage:
Danger Zones: The 12-foot "blind" perimeter; mirror
adjustment for maximum visibility.
Loading/Unloading: Red/Amber light activation laws;
"escorted" crossings for students (PK-8).
Railroad Crossings: Mandatory stop requirements;
window/door open protocols; "Quiet Room" procedures.
Emergency Evacuations: Determining when to evacuate
(fire, stall on tracks); exit locations and operation.
,Vehicle Inspection: Identifying defects in steering,
suspension, air brakes, and safety equipment.
Title 13 & Education Code: California-specific idling limits,
speed restrictions, and driver logbook rules.
Student Management: Safe seating practices; handling
behavioral issues while driving.
First Aid: Treating shock, bleeding, and respiratory issues
(if no separate certificate).
Air Brakes: Knowledge of compressors, governors, and
low-pressure warning systems.
Special Driver Certificate: DMV/CHP requirements for the
DL-45 card and background clearance.
,A type 2 school bus is designed to Carry:
Q;
The maximum speed limit for a school bus transporting
pupils is:
Not more than 16 passengers and the driver.
A;
55 mph
,Air leakage with the engine stops and the air pressure at
governor cut out she'll not exceed The following rates with
brake release the (statistics test) _psi per minute. With
brake applied (applied test) _psi per minute.
2/3 psi
On the first occurrence that a school bus driver fails to
maintain their required training, proof of receiving the
training must be submitted to local chp office within:
30 days
,A driver SHALL not drive when his/her ability to operate a
vehicle safely is adversely affected by:
Fatigue, illness or any other cause
The DMV may refused to issue or renew or may suspend
or revoke the school bus certificate for the following
reason is except:
The terms of medical has expired.
, At a minimum school bus driver SHALL carry one or two
fire extinguishers having and aggregate rating of not less
than
8 Bc
A school bus the driver SHALL not allow transportation
Alcohol beverages