Student loading, railroad crossing procedures, and emergency evacuation concepts tested on the CDL school bus endorsement exam.
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- At what minimum distance must a school bus stop before a railroad crossing?
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15 feet from the nearest rail- How many times should you scan for trains when approaching a railroad crossing?
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Look both ways twice: once before stopping and once after stopping- What is the maximum speed allowed when crossing railroad tracks?
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15 mph or less- What gear should the transmission be in when crossing railroad tracks?
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Neutral; do not shift gears while on the tracks- At a railroad crossing, why should you open the windows?
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To listen for train whistles and horns- What is the proper distance from your bus when students should cross in front of it?
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10 feet in front of the bus- When loading students, where should you position the bus so students are visible?
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Adjust the right mirror to see students and the loading area- How should students enter the school bus?
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Single file while holding the handrails- Where should students stand while waiting to board the bus?
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Away from the bus in a designated area, not in the danger zone- If a school bus stalls on railroad tracks, what should the driver do?
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Evacuate all students immediately to a safe distance away from the tracks- How should students remain during normal bus operation?
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All students must remain seated while the bus is moving- What is the proper signal for students to evacuate the bus?
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Driver announces evacuation clearly over the PA system or bus intercom- When evacuating from emergency exits, how should students move?
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In an orderly manner without pushing, jumping safely from the exits- At what distance from the bus should students stand at the assembly point during evacuation?
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At least 100 feet from the bus and away from roadways- After ordering an evacuation, what critical task must the driver complete?
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Perform a headcount to ensure all students have evacuated
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