School Bus Driver Practice Questions and Answers Spring
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What is I.P.D.E?
Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
Who gives you a Temporary license & for how long?
CHP & for 180 days
What is a Type 1 Bus?
Has 16 or more pupils plus the driver
What is a Type 2 Bus?
16 or less plus the driver or 10,000 pounds or less
How often do buses get inspected by CHP?
Every 13 Months Minimum
Whats Forward Control?
Engine is in the front of the bus
Whats Mid Shift?
Engine is in the Middle of bus
What is a Pusher?
Engine is in the back of the bus
When should you have your Interior Lights on?
When your loading & Unloading
What are the Safety Zones?
1. Zone Recognition
2. Zone of Action
3. Accident Zone
What is the form name for the DL-45?
California Special Driver Certificate
What 3 State agencies regulate school busing in the State of California?
1. CDE (California Department of Education)
2.CHP (California Highway Patrol)
3. DMV (Department of Motor Vehicales)
What are the 4 required mirrors on a school bus?
1. Right Flat
2. Left Flat
3. Interior Flat
4. Cross View
How many hours of training are required for renewal drivers each year?
10 Hours
What type of endorsement is a school bus driver required to have on his/her
license?
S and P
What is the maximum driving time for a school bus driver, allowed by the hours
of service regulation?
10 Hours of driving
, A driver is required to have a physical examination every __ years(s) if he/she is
under __ years of age
2/65
The CHP inspection approval Certificate is also known as form number
CHP292
How many hours may elapse from the time a school bus driver reports to work
until that driver must go "OFF DUTY"?
16 hours
What is the minimum tread depth required on the steering axle of a school bus?
4/32 ( Four Thirty Seconds)
When are you required to sign your State of California Department of Education
form T-01?
Within 30 days after the end of each training period
Upon reaching your 65th birthday, how often are you required to have a physical?
Within the same month of reaching the age of 65 and each 12th month there after
How many consecutive hours are required to be "OFF DUTY" to satify your hours
of Service Requirements?
8 Hours
The medical examination required for original or renewel drivers may be
submitted on forms from the following agencies?
1. DMV (Department of Motor Vehicales)
2. FHWA (Federal Highway Administration)
3. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The acronym SPAB stands for?
School Pupil Activity Bus
On a school bus the headlights are required to be on when?
At all times when the bus is in motion
All pre-k through 8th grade pupils who receive home-to-school transportation
shall receive safety instruction, how often?
At least once a year, prior to departure on all field or activitys trips.
Bus evacuations shall be preformed how often?
Annually
How many tie downs are required per wheel chair on a school bus?
4
How many fire extinguishers and what type are required on a wheel chair bus?
2/not less than 8 BC
The exterior of a school bus shall be what color (except bumpers,grills,lamps
bodies, and other accessories)?
National School Bus Yellow
What color may the wheels of a school bus be painted?
Yellow or Black
What is the minimum tread depth required on school bus snow tires used in lieu
of tire traction devices?
6/32 (Six Thirty Seconds)
Who may stand on moving school bus?
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What is I.P.D.E?
Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
Who gives you a Temporary license & for how long?
CHP & for 180 days
What is a Type 1 Bus?
Has 16 or more pupils plus the driver
What is a Type 2 Bus?
16 or less plus the driver or 10,000 pounds or less
How often do buses get inspected by CHP?
Every 13 Months Minimum
Whats Forward Control?
Engine is in the front of the bus
Whats Mid Shift?
Engine is in the Middle of bus
What is a Pusher?
Engine is in the back of the bus
When should you have your Interior Lights on?
When your loading & Unloading
What are the Safety Zones?
1. Zone Recognition
2. Zone of Action
3. Accident Zone
What is the form name for the DL-45?
California Special Driver Certificate
What 3 State agencies regulate school busing in the State of California?
1. CDE (California Department of Education)
2.CHP (California Highway Patrol)
3. DMV (Department of Motor Vehicales)
What are the 4 required mirrors on a school bus?
1. Right Flat
2. Left Flat
3. Interior Flat
4. Cross View
How many hours of training are required for renewal drivers each year?
10 Hours
What type of endorsement is a school bus driver required to have on his/her
license?
S and P
What is the maximum driving time for a school bus driver, allowed by the hours
of service regulation?
10 Hours of driving
, A driver is required to have a physical examination every __ years(s) if he/she is
under __ years of age
2/65
The CHP inspection approval Certificate is also known as form number
CHP292
How many hours may elapse from the time a school bus driver reports to work
until that driver must go "OFF DUTY"?
16 hours
What is the minimum tread depth required on the steering axle of a school bus?
4/32 ( Four Thirty Seconds)
When are you required to sign your State of California Department of Education
form T-01?
Within 30 days after the end of each training period
Upon reaching your 65th birthday, how often are you required to have a physical?
Within the same month of reaching the age of 65 and each 12th month there after
How many consecutive hours are required to be "OFF DUTY" to satify your hours
of Service Requirements?
8 Hours
The medical examination required for original or renewel drivers may be
submitted on forms from the following agencies?
1. DMV (Department of Motor Vehicales)
2. FHWA (Federal Highway Administration)
3. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The acronym SPAB stands for?
School Pupil Activity Bus
On a school bus the headlights are required to be on when?
At all times when the bus is in motion
All pre-k through 8th grade pupils who receive home-to-school transportation
shall receive safety instruction, how often?
At least once a year, prior to departure on all field or activitys trips.
Bus evacuations shall be preformed how often?
Annually
How many tie downs are required per wheel chair on a school bus?
4
How many fire extinguishers and what type are required on a wheel chair bus?
2/not less than 8 BC
The exterior of a school bus shall be what color (except bumpers,grills,lamps
bodies, and other accessories)?
National School Bus Yellow
What color may the wheels of a school bus be painted?
Yellow or Black
What is the minimum tread depth required on school bus snow tires used in lieu
of tire traction devices?
6/32 (Six Thirty Seconds)
Who may stand on moving school bus?
