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CDL School Bus (S) Endorsement Test

Emergency exit and evacuation: practice questions

Our CDL School Bus bank has 18 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

If the bus is on fire, which way should you lead students?

  1. Upwind of the bus
  2. Downwind of the bus
  3. Into the nearest ditch
  4. Behind the bus
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A. Upwind of the bus — Lead students upwind of the bus if fire is present (CDL Manual 10.3.2)

Question 2

The bus has stalled next to a railroad crossing. What must you do?

  1. Evacuate the bus
  2. Call the school and wait for instructions
  3. Keep the students seated and wait
  4. Try to restart for 10 minutes
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A. Evacuate the bus — The driver must evacuate when the bus is stalled on or adjacent to a railroad-highway crossing (CDL Manual 10.3.1)

Question 3

Which situation requires a mandatory evacuation?

  1. Traffic is heavy
  2. The heater has stopped working on a cold day
  3. A student has a nosebleed
  4. The bus could shift into a worse position
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D. The bus could shift into a worse position — Mandatory evacuations include when the position of the bus may change and increase the danger (CDL Manual 10.3.1)

Question 4

A hazardous material has spilled near the bus. When might it be safer to stay on the bus?

  1. Only if it is raining
  2. Only if the engine is still running
  3. Never; always evacuate
  4. When leaving would bring students into contact with the material
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D. When leaving would bring students into contact with the material — Is there a hazardous spill involved? Sometimes, it may be safer to remain on the bus and not come in contact with the material (CDL Manual 10.3.1)

Question 5

How many student assistants does the manual suggest assigning to each emergency exit?

  1. None; only adults
  2. Two responsible, older students
  3. Four students of any age, chosen at random
  4. One young student
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B. Two responsible, older students — When possible, assign two responsible, older student assistants to each emergency exit (CDL Manual 10.3.2)

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