2013 ESD 112/113 Road-e-O Written Test

Please bring this completed test with you on May 4, 2013 for scoring.

1)How far from the nearest rail should you stop at a highway-rail crossing?

  1. 25 to 35 feet

B.15 to 50 feet

C. 30 to 40 feet

D.15 to 45 feet

2)What is the min tire tread depth on the front tires of a school bus?

  1. 2/32
  2. 4/32
  3. 8/32
  4. None of the above

3)What is the minimum thickness for the brake linings?

  1. 1/2 of an inch
  2. 3/4 of an inch
  3. 1/8 of an inch
  4. 1/4 of an inch

4)Signals for the intention to turn must be given at least?

  1. 100ft before the turn
  2. 200ft before the turn
  3. 300ft before the turn
  4. 400ft before the turn

5)The low air pressure warning light and buzzer should activate at or above?

  1. 20 PSI
  2. 70 PSI
  3. 60 PSI
  4. 35 PSI

6) The normal range for the air brake to pop out is:

A. 60 psi to 90 psi

B. 115 psi to 125 psi

C. 20 psi to 45 psi

D. 0 to 25 psi

7) The air compressor build up time for School Buses is:

A. 20 psi to 45 psi in 3 minutes

B. 60 psi to 90 psi in three minutes

C. 60 psi to 90 psi under one minute

D. 125 psi under one minute

8) While checking the air compressor on your pre-trip inspection you are looking for:

A. Oil leaks, air leaks, and if the compressor is securely mounted.

B. If the air compressor is securely mounted and oil, water, and coolant leaks.

C. Oil and water leaks – air leaks are okay since they don’t leave a mess

D. Water leaks, and check if securely mounted

9) The drive belt on an air compressor must not deflect more than ____ from the center of the belt.

A. 3/8 to ¾ of an inch

B. ¾ of an inch or more

C. ½ inch or more

D. ½ to ¾ of an inch

10) While testing the pressure on Monday a.m the knob pops out. you find that it pops at 38 psi on the gauge. This is:

A. In the range of 20 psi to 45 psi and is okay

B. Not in the range of 60 psi to 90 psi and is out of service

C. since 20 psi to 45 psi is the range this is normal

D. since 60 psi to 85 psi is normal this is out of service

11) Which of these air pressures have a greater braking capacity (will stop the bus quicker when a panic stop is needed?

A. 20 psi to 45 psi in the primary and secondary system

B. 60 psi to 90 psi in the primary and secondary system

C. 0 psi to 20 psi in the primary and secondary system

D. 125 psi in the primary and secondary system

12) The air tanks should be drained daily to:

A. Remove pressure on the gauges at the end of the day

B. To remove contaminants in the air system

C. To remove any accumulated moisture

D. To remove any accumulated rust particles

13) Do not park within _____ feet of a driveway, alley, or private road?

  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 15
  4. 25

14) Do not park within _____ feet of a fire hydrant?

  1. 15
  2. 25
  3. 30
  4. 35

15)RCW 46.61.290 states:

a)All motorists shall drive no faster than weather or conditions allow.

b)All vehicles will yield to pedestrians on sidewalks

c)School busses must stop at all railroad crossings at least 15/50 feet from nearest rail

d)Vehicles may travel in a two way left turn lane, no more than 300 feet

16) What should you do for emergency stops?

a)Brakelightly

b)Use control braking

c)Slam on brakes

d)Down shift when going uphill

17) What is the percentage required of CDL (school bus) drivers to be randomly tested foralcohol?

a 2%

b5%

c10%

d20%

18) You determine that a person may be in shock. Do each of the following except:

a)Keep the person comfortable

b)Give the person water

c)Monitor the person’s ABC’s

d)Raise the person’s legsjust above the level of the heart if you do not suspect neck or spinal injuries

19) How many feet of visibility are needed to establish a safe school bus stop?

a100ft

b)200ft

c)400ft

d)500ft

20) Most serious vehicle skids result from:

A / Driving too fast for road conditions.
B / Poorly adjusted brakes.
C / Bad tires.

D A Overloaded Bus

21) If you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle on a 2-lane highway, you must pull off at the first safe turnout if the number of vehicles behind you is:

A / 5 or more.
B / 3 or more.
C / 7 or more.

D 10 or more

22) Rust around a lug nut indicates:

A / No danger is present the wheel needs cleaning.
B / A loose lug nut.
C / The lug nut needs to be replaced.

D The wheel has been submerged in salt water

23) Your brakes are fading when:

A / You have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade.
B / The brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure.
C / You release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases.

D You push hard on the brake pedal and nothing happens

24) You’re driving on a slippery road during the day. What does the CDL Guide say about how much space you should keep ahead of your bus?

A / Allow “the same amount of space you would at night.”
B / Allow “one vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight.”
C / Allow “more space” than is needed for ideal driving conditions.

D Who needs to leave space I’m a good Driver

25) The most common bus collisions often happen at:

A / Intersections.
B / Stop signs.
C / Railroad crossings.

D roundabouts

26)What action should you take if your bus stalls on a railroad tracks?

A / If a train schedule is maintained in the bus and no train will pass within 1 hour, passengers can stay on the bus.
B / Passengers can stay in the bus provided you can clearly see no trains for 500 feet in both directions.
C / Evacuate all passengers immediately.

D Call Dispatch and ask what to do

27) If you’re in an accident that causes injury to anyone, or if the damage amounted to $700 or more, you must file a state accident report within:

A / 24 hours.
B / 48 hours.
C / . 72 hours

D 4 working days from the date of the accident

28) On a 25 MPH road at what distance should you activate your ambers?

  1. 100-300 feet
  2. 50-200 feet
  3. 300-500 feet
  4. 200-400 feet

29) If you see a downed wire over the road should you?

  1. Assume it is a cable wire and drive over it
  2. Assume all wires are live and don’t drive over it
  3. Stop and call for assistance
  4. Get out and move it

30) Which of the following are disqualifying conditions for a school bus driver?

  1. Misrepresenting or concealing a material fact in obtaining a school bus driver's authorization or in reinstatement thereof in the previous five years.
  2. Having intentionally and knowingly transported public school students within the state of Washington within the previous five years with a suspended or revoked driver's license or a suspended, invalid, disqualified, or revoked commercial driver's license
  3. Any crime involving driving when a driver's license is suspended or revoked, hit and run driving, driving while intoxicated, being in physical control of motor vehicle while intoxicated, reckless driving, negligent driving of a serious nature, vehicular assault or vehicular homicide, within the last five years
  4. All of the above

31) How many calendar days does a driver have to report the filing of criminal charges against them?

  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 20
  4. 30

32) It is legal to fuel a school bus if there are children on board?

  1. True
  2. False

33) A school bus driver shall thoroughly check the school bus to insure that no students are left on the school bus?

  1. At the end of their shift
  2. Whenever they have time
  3. At the end of each trip or route segment
  4. Who needs to check the bus

34) Which of these factors contribute to stopping a vehicle ?

  1. Perception
  2. Reaction
  3. Effective Stopping Distance
  4. All of the Above

35) At 55 mph, your vehicle will travel a minimum of?

  1. 332 feet
  2. 419 feet
  3. 500 Feet
  4. 632 Feet

36) Most student injuries occur?

  1. At School
  2. At Home
  3. During Loading and Unloading
  4. Sporting Events

37) A human’s eyesight is designed to see at?

  1. 6-10 Feet per second
  2. 10-15 Feet per second
  3. 30-40 Feet per second
  4. 3-6 Feet Per Second

38) All Vehicles shall slow down to____before making a right or left hand 90 degree turn?

  1. 10 MPH
  2. 15 MPH
  3. 20 MPH
  4. Who needs to slow down

39) As a continuing qualification A driver must be able to move from a seated position in a sixty-five passenger school bus, or the largest school bus the driver will be operating, to the emergency door, open the emergency door, and exit the bus through the emergency door, all within?

  1. 20 Seconds
  2. 25 Seconds
  3. 45 Seconds
  4. 60 Seconds

40) What is the minimum number of years of driving experience must a driver have to be able to drive a school bus?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

41) What is the cutoff date for drivers to self certify for interstate status?

  1. June 23 2013
  2. Sept 12 2013
  3. Jan 1 2014
  4. Jan 30 2014

42) If you are found to have failed to perform a proper CDL stop you will lose your CDL license for at least____ for a first offense?

  1. 30 Days
  2. 45 Days
  3. 60 days
  4. 120 Days

43) Buses built before March 1st 1997 are required to have anti-lock brakes?

  1. True
  2. False

44) If your flat mirrors are adjusted properly you should be able to see?

  1. 100 feet behind your bus
  2. 200 feet behind your bus
  3. 400 feet behind your bus
  4. 800 feet behind your bus

45) A school bus can have up to a ___ foot tail swing?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5

46) A 3 day notice and a 3 day waiting period is required after failing a road test?

  1. True
  2. False

47) As a general rule add___ feet to the length of your bus to determine an acceptable amount of a containment area on the opposite side of a railroad crossing?

  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 15
  4. 25

48) The most dangerous area around a school bus is?

  1. The Front of the bus
  2. The back of the bus
  3. Under the bus
  4. All around the bus

49)Retread/recapped tires are only allowed on the front wheels of a bus?

  1. True
  2. False

50) How many written tests must a driver complete in order to receive their Class B CDL license to drive a school bus?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4

Answers can be found in the following locations:

  • Washington State CDL Guide
  • American Red Cross
  • Washington State Driver Manual
  • Washington School Bus Driver Training Manual
  • Operation Lifesaver