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When stopped at a corner waiting to turn left across on oncoming lave of traffic, the front wheels of the bus should be pointed? | Strait ahead |
What lights should the bus driver turn on when the bus driver turn on when the bus is stopped to load students? | Flashing red light |
Your following distance behind the vehicle ahead o your bus, on a good road, should be at least:? | The distance the bus travels in 5 seconds |
The chief reason for maintaining the correct air pressure in all tires at all times is to: | Makes the bus easier to control |
Under what emergency situation is a school bus evacuation not required? | School bus stopped on highway where it is visible for 500 feet |
All Pennsylvania school bus drivers are required to have in-service driver training: | Every 4 years |
Who always has the right of way at an unmarked intersection? | Pedestraians |
If a student is having a seizure what should you do to reduce injuries? | Guide their arms through their movements |
All Pennsylvania school bus drivers only need to have a passenger endorsement in order to operate a school bus? T/F | False |
When backing up a school bus, state low requires that all students be on the school bus? T/F | True |
A road surface is more slippery during heavy rain than when the rain just starts? T/F | False |
You should try to discourage students from talking with other students while on the bus? T/F | False |
How many total hours of instruction are required during re-certification(in-service)training? | 10 |
Children who ride on a clean bus, in good repair are likely to:? | Respect the bus and tries to keep it clean |
The best general rule for handling students on the bus is:? | Be pleasant, but also be firm and consistent in having all of the students follow the school bus rules |
Information relating to the identification of an exceptional student (autistic or mentally handicapped) on your bus should be:? | Kept confidential |
A learning disabled student may have trouble controlling what? | His or her emotions |
When stopping your school bus at a railroad crossing which lights must you activate? | Four way hazard lights |
Students may be picked up or discharged at:? | Locations designated by the school Board of Education |
When must a school bus stop at a railroad crossing? | Always, unless instructed otherwise by a police officer |
If local school district first aid policies are stricter than those in the PA school bus driver's manual, you must follow;? | The local policies |
When mat a student leave the school bus at a stop other than his own? | When written permission form the parent or guardian is given |
When stopping at a loading zone loading passengers, what should be the least monitored source of information? | Dash board controls |
Students that must cross the road after leaving the school bus should:? | Walk at least 10 feet ahead of the bus, then cross from there |
What kind of car is not required to stop for a school bus while the school bus red flashers are activated? | A car approaching the school bus from the opposite direction on a divided highway |
Where is the school bus danger zone located? | Within a 10 ft. band completely around the school bus |
What is the minimum distance from the roadway curb that students must stand while they are waiting for a school bus at their stop? | 10 ft. |
When backing up a school bus all students:? | Must be on the bus |
When stopping to load or unload passengers your automatic transmission must be placed in? | Neutral |
When loading and unloading passengers your red flasher lights are disengaged when you:? | Close the door |
The PA school bus drivers retraining and re-certification occurs every:/ | 4 years |
The PA school bus driver's physical examination certification is valid for:? | 1 year |
The two steering techniques recommended are:? | hand over hand and push pull |
When ice or wet snow is on the ground the driver should do 3 things: 1)consider safety first and schedule second: What are 2 and 3? | 2)Check to see if chains are secure, 3) Start the bus in the lowest appropriate gear for better traction |
What must a PA school bus driver have to operate a school bus? | A commercial drivers' license, a passenger endorsement, and a physician's certification |
When must headlights be activated on a school bus? | At all times the bus is in operations |
When driving your school bus 15 mph slower than the posted minimum on a highway you should:? | Activate your 4 way flashers |
On a busy 4 lane road, if your school bus is being tailgated closely by another driver: | Allow a larger gap open in front of you |
You should activate alternately flashing amber lights on your school bus:? | Not more than 300 ft. nor less than 15-ft from the school bus loading zone |
If your school bus is hydroplaning on a shallow layer of water you should: | Release the accelerator and push in the clutch |
When faced with a medical emergency on a school bus, the thing a school bus driver must do is:? | evaluate and secure the scene and set treatment priorities |
When stopping a school bus from 60 mph (compared with 20 mph), what does not increase? | Reaction time |
What is the minimum number of school bus evacuation drills that must be conducted each academic year:? | 2 |
Following a school bus accident, a passing motorist offers to transport several students to a safe location for you, you should? | Never allow the students to go with the motorist |
A school bus evacuation is necessary when the bus has a mechanical breakdown and: The engine is on fire, what other possible reasons? | and: Hazardous materials are present, and: Is stopped adjacent to a railroad track |
A school bus must be inspected:? | Three times each year |
What equipment must be carried on a school bus in case of emergency:? | First aid kit, crow bar, triangle reflectors, fire extinguisher |
In the event you decide that students should be evacuated from the school bus, they should be kept ? feet from the bus. | 100 |
In areas near or at a school bus stop and conditions necessitate the bus to back up to reverse direction, the following statement applies: | Load passengers before turning the bus around |
Chronic misbehavior is the sole responsibility of the driver? T/F | False |
A school bus is "every motor vehicle used for the transportation of children to or from school or school activities"? T/F | True |
Which completed requirement is not needed to become a school bus driver? | Accident Report |
The principal, driver and the parents are very important members of:? | The safety team |
Learning to drive a vehicle the size of a school bus is the driver's:? | Role and responsibility |
As a professional driver,what are some high standards of conduct you're expected to meet? | Neat & clean-careful from using profanity-mature enough to cope with the unexpected-dependable |
You should play a special role in the lives of the students you transport because? | You as the bus operator are the first and last contact as a school official they see |
What kind of behavior should you always encourage? | Positive |
Learning the names of your students and talking with them without shouting will:? | Build a proper relationship |
Keeping discipline private whenever possible and staying professional with school authorities, is the best way to:? | Discipline a student who has misbehaved |
Who should you contact about a chronic troublemaker? | School authorities |
What does the word "CLASS" suggest for controlling student behavior? | consistent, limits, attitude, share, support |
Students run over by the school bus driver are fatalities: these fatalities are caused by the driver neglecting to watch the children to the point of safety and? | Exiting the bus and returning to the vehicle |
The most dangerous areas around the bus are ? ft. | 10 |
The 2 most dangerous areas are located in the ? and ? of the bus. | The front right and the right rear |
When selecting loading zones at bus stops, zones should be extreme right & visibility clear ? ft. | 500 |
You should only load at stops designated and approved by: | The school board |
maintaining the bus schedule is the responsibility of:? | Students & drivers |
When approaching the designated stop, start slowing down in preparation for the stop? T/F | True |
When the loading zone is between ? to ? feet away activate the ambler flashing lights of the school bus ? light system to warn other vehicles. | 300-150---eight way |
If necessary, students should cross the road:? | 10 ft. in front of the bus |
When you are loading and unloading students, what gear should the bus be places? | Neutral |
Which vehicles may pass a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading? | None |
The transportation of exceptional students is the driver's responsibility: Except when? | The bus can not maneuver down the street, then the driver must drop off the student on the corner |
To ensure the smooth pick-up and return of students, local policy is the guidelines? T/F | True |
By ? the information must remain confidntial. | Law |
When questions arise, the driver's responsibility is to refer to the teacher, principal, supervisor as well as:? | Note any unique behavior-recording any medications-securing medical & emergency information |
Knowing specific behavior and being observant are guidelines for managing exceptional students. What's not? | Remembering their birthdays |