Chp Practice Test- I (for School Bus Drivers)
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This test was developed to help school bus driver’s study and prepare for the California Special Drivers Certificate (School Bus Certificate) exam given at the local California Highway Patrol Office. The material covered in this practice test is derived from the following study guides: West County Transportation Agency School Bus Drivers Classroom Manual, Passenger Transportation Safety Handbook 82. 7, California Commercial Driver Handbook and California Driver Handbook.
- 1.The maximum speed limit for a school bus transporting Pupils is:
- A.
65 MPH
- B.
60 MPH
- C.
55 MPH
- D.
50 MPH
- 2.A Type 2 school bus is designed to carry:
- A.
Only 16 passengers including the driver
- B.
More than 16 passengers and the driver
- C.
Not more than 16 passengers and the driver
- D.
Not more than 16 passengers including individuals confined to wheelchairs
- 3.Air Leakage with the engine stopped and the air pressure at governor cut out shall not exceed the following rates: With brakes released (static test)___PSI per minute. With brakes applied (applied test)___PSI per minute.
- A.
1 / 2
- B.
2 / 2
- C.
2 / 3
- D.
3 / 4
- 4.On the first occurrence that a school bus driver fails to maintain their required training, proof of receiving the training must be submitted to the local CHP office within:
- A.
10 days
- B.
20 days
- C.
30 days
- D.
45 days
- 5.A driver shall not drive when his/her ability to operate a vehicle safely is adversely affected by:
- A.
Fatigue
- B.
Illness
- C.
Any other cause
- D.
All of the above
- 6.
- A.
The term of the medical has expired
- B.
Habitually uses drugs or alcohol
- C.
Been involved in 3 accidents in the last 12 months
- D.
Unsafe operation of a school bus
- 7.At a minimum, school buses shall carry one or two fire extinguishers having an aggregate rating of not less than:
- A.
4 BC
- B.
6 BC
- C.
8 BC
- D.
10 BC
- 8.A school bus the driver shall not allow the transportation of
- A.
Alcoholic beverages
- B.
Food
- C.
Soft Drinks
- D.
All of the above
- 9.Weapons and other hazardous materials may not be carried on a school bus except:
- A.
Loaded and or concealed firearms carried by a peace or special police officer or persons with a weapons permit.
- B.
Starter pistols not capable of expelling a projectile
- C.
Oxygen medically prescribed
- D.
All of the above
- 10.A driver of a school bus, youth bus and SPAB shall refuse to transport dogs or other animals except for:
- A.
Guide Dogs
- B.
Service Dogs
- C.
Signal Dogs
- D.
All of the above
- 11.Smoking is permitted in a school bus when:
- A.
No pupil is aboard
- B.
No adults are present
- C.
When requested by a parent
- D.
Never
- 12.A school bus shall not be put in motion until:
- A.
All passengers are seated
- B.
Headlamps are lighted
- C.
The doors are closed
- D.
All of the above
- 13.When warning devices are placed on a two-lane highway because of a disabled vehicle, place reflectors:
- A.
10 feet, 100 feet and 200 feet to the rear
- B.
100 feet in front, 10 feet and 500 feet to the rear
- C.
10 feet front or rear, 100 feet in front, and 200 feet to the rear
- D.
10 feet front or rear, 100 feet in front, and 100 feet to the rear
- 14.School Bus evacuations shall be conducted:
- A.
Every six (6) months
- B.
Every year
- C.
Every two (2) years
- D.
Never
- 15.
- A.
At times when children (12th grade or below) are loading or unloading and crossing the highway upon which the school bus is stopped
- B.
When escorting pupils who attend an” elementary” school
- C.
At all times when loading or unloading students unless the stop is exempt from the use of red-lights
- D.
None of the above
- 16.All school bus stops made for receiving and discharging pupils shall be designated by the:
- A.
California Highway Patrol
- B.
California Department of Education
- C.
School District Superintendent
- D.
All of the above
- 17.A collision between a vehicle and any pupil or the bus driver while the pupil or driver is crossing the highway when the school bus flashing, red signal (cross-over) lamps are required to be operated is classified as a:
- A.
Non school bus accident
- B.
School bus accident
- C.
School bus accident only if the driver was involved
- D.
School bus accident only if the student was in involved
- 18.At the completion of the driver’s work or tour of duty, each driver shall:
- A.
Submit a daily written report indicating the condition of the vehicle.
- B.
Submit a written report if any repairs are deemed necessary.
- C.
Both A and B.
- D.
None of the above.
- 19.The driver of a school bus shall not drive more than ___ hours within a work period or drive after ___ consecutive hours have elapsed since first reporting for duty:
- A.
8 / 12
- B.
10 / 16
- C.
12 / 15
- D.
12 / 16
- 20.Unless the driver of a school bus or SPAB is the mechanic charged with the care and maintenance of the bus, the driver shall not make any repairs of the bus or its equipment except
- A.
Minor repairs
- B.
Emergency repairs on the road
- C.
Necessary emergency repairs on the road
- D.
All of the above
- 21.Which state agency is responsible for adopting reasonable rules and regulations designed to promote the safe operation of school buses.
- A.
Department of Motor Vehicles
- B.
Department of Education
- C.
Department of Transportation
- D.
California Highway Patrol
- 22.
- A.
While escorting elementary age pupils
- B.
When high school age pupils are crossing the roadway
- C.
At all times when pupils pre-Kindergarten, kindergarten, or any grades 1 to 8 are crossing the roadway.
- D.
At all times when escorting pupils across a roadway
- 23.A school bus while being used for transportation of persons other than pupils to or from school or school related activities must have:
- A.
School bus signs covered
- B.
Flashing red-lights covered
- C.
Amber warning lights covered
- D.
All of the above
- 24.When a pupil is aboard the driver of a school bus shall not leave the driver’s compartment without first:
- A.
Stopping the engine and effectively setting the parking brakes.
- B.
Removing the ignition keys, which shall remain in the driver’s possession?
- C.
Placing the transmission in first, reverse, park or neutral for automatic transmissions that do not have a park position.
- D.
All of the above
- 25.It is unlawful for anyone to require a driver to drive a school bus that is not in safe operating condition except for:
- A.
California Motor Carrier Specialist
- B.
School Bus Mechanic
- C.
California Highway Patrol
- D.
None of the Above
- 26.The driver of a school bus, SPAB bus, or youth bus shall not eject any school pupil unless the pupil is given into the custody of
- A.
Transportation Supervisor
- B.
School Official
- C.
Peace Officer
- D.
Parent, or any person designated by the parent or school
- 27.No motor carrier shall permit or require a driver, regardless of the number of motor carriers using the driver services, to drive nor shall any driver drive for any period after being on duty for:
- A.
40 hours in any 6 consecutive days
- B.
60 hours in any 8 consecutive days
- C.
70 hours in any 7 consecutive days
- D.
80 hours in any 8 consecutive days
- 28.When can strobe lights legally be used?
- A.
When the visibility is less than 500 feet
- B.
When the visibility is less than 400 feet
- C.
When the visibility is less than 300 feet
- D.
When the visibility is less than 250 feet
- 29.
- A.
When the driver observes any hanky panky
- B.
When passengers enter and exit the bus
- C.
At all times with passengers aboard
- D.
To accommodate the passengers as long as the light does not interfere with the driver’s vision
- 30.If you are convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol you shall lose your school bus certificate for a period of not less than
- A.
1 year
- B.
2 years
- C.
3 years
- D.
7 years
- 31.School bus drivers, within the same month of reaching the age of ____ and each 12-month thereafter, shall undergo a physical examination.
- A.
55
- B.
60
- C.
65
- D.
70
- 32.Operational policies for school activity trips shall give school bus drivers discretionary authority to discontinue operation because of:
- A.
Road conditions
- B.
Student behavior problems
- C.
Adverse weather conditions
- D.
Reduced visibility
- 33.A school bus driver is required to have a class B drivers license with a Passenger endorsement and
- A.
School Bus Certificate, DL-45
- B.
California Special Driver Certificate, DL-45
- C.
California Bus Driver License, DL-54
- D.
California School Bus License, DL-54
- 34.Motor carriers are required to keep a record of all vehicles each driver is capable of safely operating on a highway unsupervised including all special equipment used in Special Education. This is known as the_________:
- A.
Drivers Records
- B.
Driving Proficiency
- C.
Drivers Log Book
- 35.School bus drivers may renew their certificate within ___ months before their expiration date.
- A.
3
- B.
6
- C.
9
- D.
12
- 36.A defensive driver’s visual lead-time may need to be __________ due to an increase in speed.
- A.
Decreased
- B.
Increased
- C.
Remains the same
- D.
None of the above
- 37.What adjustments does a defensive driver need to make due to adverse weather conditions:
- A.
Perception
- B.
Conditioned response
- C.
Driving skills
- D.
Attitude
- 38.All behind the wheel training required to obtain a California Special Driver Certificate to drive school buses shall be conducted by:
- A.
State Certified Instructor
- B.
Delegated Behind the wheel Instructor
- C.
California Highway Patrol Officers
- D.
State Certified Instructor or Delegated Behind the wheel Instructor
- 39.
- A.
Do not speak unless spoken to
- B.
Observe carefully everything that occurs
- C.
The first 15–45 minutes are the most dangerous
- D.
All of the above
- 40.When approaching an intersection at the same time as another driver, when should you proceed through the intersection
- A.
After stopping
- B.
When it is safe to proceed
- C.
The driver on the left has the right of way
- D.
The driver on the right has the right of way
- 41.A driver who encounters adverse driving conditions and cannot because of those conditions, safely complete the run within the maximum driving time may be permitted to drive an additional [Blank] hours in order to complete that run.
- 42.There are two factors in defensive driving in preventing a driver and the vehicle from becoming involved in collisions. They are reaction time and
- A.
Braking distance
- B.
Perception
- C.
Visual lead time
- D.
Conditioned response
- 43.
- A.
Select a safe speed and the appropriate gear.
- B.
Use proper braking techniques to maintain a safe speed.
- C.
Put the vehicle in neutral to save on fuel
- D.
Know escape ramp locations on your route.
- 44.The California Commercial Drivers Handbook specifies that the Danger Zone may extend as much as ____ feet from the front bumper:
- A.
10
- B.
12
- C.
15
- D.
30
- 45.Most students are killed while:
- A.
Walking to the designated bus stop
- B.
Riding inside the school bus
- C.
Getting on or off a school bus
- D.
Waiting at the bus stop
- 46.The California Commercial Driver Handbook states that the most dangerous area of the “Danger Zone” is the first ____ feet.
- A.
6
- B.
8
- C.
10
- D.
12
- 47.If you have missed a student’s unloading stop, you should:
- A.
Stop and backup to the stop
- B.
Stop and let the student off immediately
- C.
Return the student to the school
- 48.While approaching a Railroad Crossing as indicated in the California Commercial Driver Handbook, you activate your hazard lights approximately ____ feet before the crossing.
- A.
100
- B.
200
- C.
300
- D.
500
- 49.When departing from a designated school bus stop you should:
- A.
Account for all students, engage transmission, release parking brake, turn off flashing red lights, entering traffic when it is safe to do so.
- B.
Account for all students, turn off flashing red lights, engage transmission, release parking brake, entering traffic when it is safe to do so
- C.
Turn off flashing red lights, release parking brake, engage transmission, check mirrors, turn on left turn signal, entering traffic when it is safe to do so.
- D.
Turn off flashing red lights, account for all students, release parking brake, engage transmission, entering traffic when it is safe to do so.
- 50.When approaching a school bus stop, you should bring the school bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least ____ feet away from students at the designated stop.
- A.
10
- B.
8
- C.
6
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