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?
- 15 feet from the nearest rail
- How many times should you scan for trains when approaching a railroad crossing?
- Look both ways twice: once before stopping and once after stopping
- What is the maximum speed allowed when crossing railroad tracks?
- 15 mph or less
- What gear should the transmission be in when crossing railroad tracks?
- Neutral; do not shift gears while on the tracks
- At a railroad crossing, why should you open the windows?
- To listen for train whistles and horns
- What is the proper distance from your bus when students should cross in front of it?
- 10 feet in front of the bus
- When loading students, where should you position the bus so students are visible?
- Adjust the right mirror to see students and the loading area
- How should students enter the school bus?
- Single file while holding the handrails
- Where should students stand while waiting to board the bus?
- 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?
- Evacuate all students immediately to a safe distance away from the tracks
- How should students remain during normal bus operation?
- All students must remain seated while the bus is moving
- What is the proper signal for students to evacuate the bus?
- Driver announces evacuation clearly over the PA system or bus intercom
- When evacuating from emergency exits, how should students move?
- 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?
- At least 100 feet from the bus and away from roadways
- After ordering an evacuation, what critical task must the driver complete?
- Perform a headcount to ensure all students have evacuated