School bus test 50 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT Answers
What are the five different types of drug and alcohol There are five different types of test: preemployment testing
testing for school bus drivers? random testing
post accident testing
reasonable suspicion testing
returned to duty testing
What is the purpose of the BOTL (Busing on the BOTL is Busing on the lookout. It's a human trafficking training developed by
Lookout) program, and who is it designed for? truckers against trafficking for school operators since they will be Frontline
employees who may come in contact with victims of human trafficking. Mission
is to combat human trafficking awareness, and education.
What are the requirements and maintenance of your Hold a valid class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsement.
CDL operator license?
Complete at least eight hours of in-service training related to operator
responsibilities for transporting students annually.
What are the two common body styles of schoolbus? The conventional style that has a hood and the wheels are in front of driver.
The transit style is a flat nose, and the wheels are behind the driver.
What are the challenges caused by length of a school Changing lanes, Merging, and turning
bus?
How long is a bus? 40 feet
What is the the body of a school bus? With mirrors? 8 foot without mirrors and with mirrors, it's 10 foot.
What is the height of the school bus? What is the 9 to 10 feet.
challenges caused by height of a school bus?
Manoeuvring under canopies at school loading zones/overpasses and steering
due to high centre of gravity while also turning merging and changing lanes.
, What are the challenges caused by the weight of a Takes longer to stop a loaded bus.
school bus? Braking distance
Acceleration
Crossing bridges
Where are the danger zones on a school bus? Left and right side
front and rear
Why should you construct inspections of a school bus? Safety of yourself, passengers, and other drivers
How many types of vehicle inspections? There are five types of vehicle inspections:
vehicle inspection
during a trip inspection
after trip inspection and report
CDL vehicle inspection
required monthly inspection by state certified technicians, which is every 30
days.
What is the required law that a school bus operator Always wear your seatbelt on because it's the law.
should do while driving a bus?
What is the I in the IPDE process? I is for identify the relevant clues.
What are the five seeing habits of the Smith system? Aim high in steering, keep your eyes moving, get the big picture, make sure
others see you, and leave yourself an out.
What are the key rules regarding following distances • Maintain a legal following distance.
and speed when driving a school bus • Obey the basic speed law.
• Allow 300 feet when following other buses outside of the city.
• Allow 100 feet between buses when leaving school grounds.
• Provide vehicular separation by time intervals.
What should you do at a single track crossing? Stop no closer than 15 feet and no more than 50 feet away from the nearest
rail.
What are the 3 E's education
Enforcement
Engineering
If a vehicle tailgates you, what should you do? increase your following distance by decelerating
How many traffic signs standard shapes and colours are There are eight shapes and eight colours of traffic signs.
there
AND CORRECT Answers
What are the five different types of drug and alcohol There are five different types of test: preemployment testing
testing for school bus drivers? random testing
post accident testing
reasonable suspicion testing
returned to duty testing
What is the purpose of the BOTL (Busing on the BOTL is Busing on the lookout. It's a human trafficking training developed by
Lookout) program, and who is it designed for? truckers against trafficking for school operators since they will be Frontline
employees who may come in contact with victims of human trafficking. Mission
is to combat human trafficking awareness, and education.
What are the requirements and maintenance of your Hold a valid class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsement.
CDL operator license?
Complete at least eight hours of in-service training related to operator
responsibilities for transporting students annually.
What are the two common body styles of schoolbus? The conventional style that has a hood and the wheels are in front of driver.
The transit style is a flat nose, and the wheels are behind the driver.
What are the challenges caused by length of a school Changing lanes, Merging, and turning
bus?
How long is a bus? 40 feet
What is the the body of a school bus? With mirrors? 8 foot without mirrors and with mirrors, it's 10 foot.
What is the height of the school bus? What is the 9 to 10 feet.
challenges caused by height of a school bus?
Manoeuvring under canopies at school loading zones/overpasses and steering
due to high centre of gravity while also turning merging and changing lanes.
, What are the challenges caused by the weight of a Takes longer to stop a loaded bus.
school bus? Braking distance
Acceleration
Crossing bridges
Where are the danger zones on a school bus? Left and right side
front and rear
Why should you construct inspections of a school bus? Safety of yourself, passengers, and other drivers
How many types of vehicle inspections? There are five types of vehicle inspections:
vehicle inspection
during a trip inspection
after trip inspection and report
CDL vehicle inspection
required monthly inspection by state certified technicians, which is every 30
days.
What is the required law that a school bus operator Always wear your seatbelt on because it's the law.
should do while driving a bus?
What is the I in the IPDE process? I is for identify the relevant clues.
What are the five seeing habits of the Smith system? Aim high in steering, keep your eyes moving, get the big picture, make sure
others see you, and leave yourself an out.
What are the key rules regarding following distances • Maintain a legal following distance.
and speed when driving a school bus • Obey the basic speed law.
• Allow 300 feet when following other buses outside of the city.
• Allow 100 feet between buses when leaving school grounds.
• Provide vehicular separation by time intervals.
What should you do at a single track crossing? Stop no closer than 15 feet and no more than 50 feet away from the nearest
rail.
What are the 3 E's education
Enforcement
Engineering
If a vehicle tailgates you, what should you do? increase your following distance by decelerating
How many traffic signs standard shapes and colours are There are eight shapes and eight colours of traffic signs.
there
