7D Defensive Driving and Speed Management

Question 1

What is the minimum recommended following distance for a school bus under normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

4 seconds

Answer

1 second per 10 mph

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

6 car lengths

Question 2

What is the posted speed limit in a California school zone when children are present?

Accepted Answer

15 mph

Answer

10 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

25 mph

Question 3

When approaching a curve while driving a school bus, the driver should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed before entering the curve

Answer

Maintain posted speed through the curve

Answer

Accelerate slightly to maintain stability

Answer

Move to the center line to take a wider arc

Question 4

A pupil driver notices an oncoming car drifting into their lane. The BEST defensive response is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, move right if possible, and cover the brake

Answer

Honk continuously and maintain speed

Answer

Swerve sharply into the adjacent lane

Answer

Flash high beams to alert the other driver

Question 5

What does 'space management' mean in defensive driving for school buses?

Accepted Answer

Keeping adequate buffer space around the vehicle on all sides

Answer

Managing student seating arrangements for safety

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Planning the most efficient stop spacing along a route

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Organizing cargo and equipment storage inside the bus

Question 6

When driving a school bus in heavy stop-and-go traffic, the driver should:

Accepted Answer

Increase following distance to at least 6 seconds

Answer

Follow closely to prevent other vehicles from cutting in

Answer

Use the horn frequently to alert surrounding drivers

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Travel at the maximum posted speed limit to keep pace

Question 7

Why does the standard two-second following rule NOT fully apply to school buses?

Accepted Answer

School buses require MORE than two seconds due to greater weight and stopping distance

Answer

School buses are required to follow a one-second rule instead

Answer

The two-second rule applies equally to all vehicles

Answer

School buses use a three-second rule only in school zones