General Information
What is your universal danger signal and what does it mean?
Horn Child should immediately return to the side of the road he/or she started from.
How many feet do you activate your hazards prior to a railroad crossing?
Minimum of 200ft
What is considered the danger zone around your bus
15ft. around it
Why is the mandated pre-service training course for Idaho school bus drivers considered valuable?
Look at question 1 on the test for your choices
It provides professional skills and knowledge that create a safe environment for students and a rewarding career for drivers
Which of the following is NOT required qualification or documentation for Idaho school bus drivers?
Look at question 2 on the test for your choices
Proof of ownership of a personal vehicle for transporting students
Complacency in school bus driving can develop from routine routes, over confidence in safety records, and underestimating the risk regardless of the number of students on the bus
True
How many feet do stop prior to crossing
15 -50 feet
Why is the student loading/unloading process considered the moment of truth?
Three of four fatalities occur at the bus stop.
Children are impulsive and unpredictable.
All school buses have blind spots where a child could be hidden from direct view.
What are 3 of the 5 fluids you check in a pre trip
Oil, Transmission Fluid ,Power Steering Fluid, Washer Fluid, and Coolant Fluid.
Making fun of a child in front of others usually improves behavior
False
It is acceptable to use mild cursing occasionally in a school bus setting as long as it's not directed at students or staff
FALSE
What is the most important responsibility of the Driver and bus aide during loading/unloading and railroad crossing?
Keep track of time
Keeping students from distracting the driver.
Looking u recipes.
listening to music on headphones.
keeping students from distracting the driver
Should anything distract you while loading or unloading students?
No you should not take your focus off the students that are loading and unloading
What is minimum depth on front tires?
What is minimum depth on rear tires
Front 4/32
Rear 2/32
CDL license holders are allowed to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of up to 0.08 sane as non-cdl drivers
False
Which of these statements is true about managing distractions during school bus loading and unloading? Look at question 4 on test for choices
Building a relationship with students is important, but drivers must set boundaries to avoid distractions during loading and unloading.
What are the 2 L words you do at a railroad crossing
Look Listen
Why is it important to move beyond memorization of loading and unloading procedures and focus on practical experience and understanding?
Look at question 3 for choices on the test
Because real skill is developed through practical experience allowing drivers to perform procedures accurately while understanding potential dangers and effectively communicating with students
When doing a pre-trip name 4 of the 6 items you would have in an emergency situation.
Extra fuses Seat Belt Cutter
Fire extinguisher
triangles
body fluid kit
First Aid Kit
A school bus driver should always perform methodical check of the danger zone by scanning all mirrors, looking left, right, front and rear and ensuring all students are accounted for before moving forward
True
What is the Bac limit if you have a cdl even in your personal vehicle.
.04 otherwise .o8
What step do you do after you looked and listen?
Shut Door, Proceed across tracks in the same gear you started.
Personal distraction, such as stress or life events, can impact a driver's ability to safely to perform critical procedures like loading and unloading and drivers should communicate with supervisors if they feel their focus may be affected
True
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What are the mirrors mounted on the front corners of the bus called, and what are they used for.
Crossover Mirrors
To see the danger zone directly in front of the bus that is not visible by direct vision.
Danger Zone to the right and left side of bus including service door
The mirrors are NOT accurate on size and distance from bus
The basic speed rule limits a school bus to a maximum of 65 mph?
true