CDL School Bus

When student loading, how many feet before stopping should you be if you are going 35+ MPH

300 Feet

When student loading, how many feet before stopping should you be if you are going less than 35 MPH

100 Feet

When should your strobe lights be used?

if weather conditions or terrain effect visibility

What should all school bus be equipped with

First aid kit and body fluids cleanup kit

How many years do you renew your drivers license ?

4 Years

How many years do you renew a physical?

2 years

How many days is a temporary school bus endorsement effective?

180 days

Define school bus

Motor vehicle used to transport pupils to or from school or school related activities

What is a disqualifying offense?

any felony offense, drug violation, 5th degree criminal conduct, interference with privacy, indecent exposure or a violation of DWI laws

What is a reportable offense?

misbehavior causing an immediate and substantial danger to self or surrounding people or property

What is a gross vehicle rating?

the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle

How many years will a person lose their privileges to drive a commercial motor vehicle if convicted of consumption of alcohol?

One Year

True;False A second conviction will result in loss of commercial driving privileges for life?

True

Who can waiver a permanent cancellation requirement of someone convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or a non felony violation ?

A commissioner

How many feet should a student be when walking in front of a bus?

10 Feet

How many feet should a bus stop when approaching a RR crossing?

15 Feet back

Which hazard lights should you use when crossing a railroad?

4 ways

How many feet should a driver turn on the four way hazard lights when approaching a railroad crossing?

100 feet

What must a driver do when at a railroad crossing?

Stop, Look, Listen

What are flashing Amber lights (8ways) used for?

To warn other drivers that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload

Before loading students, How many feet should you signal right before stopping?

100 Feet

How many feet should you stop before reaching the students?

6-8 Feet

True/False. A bus should never operate in reverse on school grounds

True

True/False Students should always walk towards the bus when unloading

False; Students should always walk away from the bus

When unloading/ loading at a school which hazard lights should be on?

4-ways

How many feet away should a driver stop for an extended stop arm?

20 feet

A person who violates a stop arm is guilty of what offense?

A misdemeanor

What punishment could a person receive if passing an extended stop arm?

A $300 fine, also driving privilege suspended

If a person passes an extended stop arm two or more times within five years what could happen?

Their driving privileges could be revoked

When should you evacuate a bus?

Fire, Unsafe position, or Danger of drowning

Under what two circumstances are you able to transport students after an accident occurs?

It has been inspected by the Minnesota State Patrol, or it has been granted a waiver by the state trooper

True/False. A bus driver who gives care, advice or assistance at the scene of an emergency is NOT liable for any civil damage

True

True/ False. When backing up a bus driver should activate their 4-ways

True, you should be able to see any moving vehicles within 500 feet in either direction

How many feet following distance should you allow on a high way?

500 Feet

What is the proper way to determine the right following distance?

Count off the seconds it takes from the time the back of the vehicle ahead passes the reference point until the front of your vehicle passes

What is correct following distance with an interval of 8 seconds?

500 feet at 45 MPH

How many seconds will it take to pass another vehicle?

10-20 seconds

Define danger zone

Area on all sides where children are in most danger of being hit

How far may the danger zones extend from the front bumper?

30 geet

How far may the danger zones extend from the left and right sides of the bus?

10 feet

How far may the danger zones extend from behind the rear bumper?

10 feet

How far may the blind spots extend behind the bus?

400 feet

What are round yellow warning signs used for?

Notify the driver to slow down, look and listen for a train and be prepared to stop at the tracks

What do pavement marks consist of?

An "X" with the letters "RR" and no passing marking on two land roads