7D Defensive Driving and Speed Management 2

Question 1

A pupil driver should reduce speed below the posted limit when:

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Road conditions, weather, or visibility make the posted limit unsafe

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Only when directed by a law enforcement officer

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Never — posted limits represent the safest speed in all conditions

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Only during the hours when students are being transported

Question 2

When descending a long, steep grade, a school bus driver should:

Accepted Answer

Shift to a lower gear and use engine braking supplemented by service brakes

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Apply the brakes continuously to control speed

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Increase speed to pass through the grade more quickly

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Place the transmission in neutral to reduce engine load

Question 3

Under California Vehicle Code Section 22406, what is the maximum speed a school bus may travel?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

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45 mph

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65 mph

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70 mph

Question 4

When a red traffic light turns green, the safest action for a school bus driver is to:

Accepted Answer

Check all mirrors and scan the intersection before proceeding

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Accelerate immediately to keep pace with surrounding traffic

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Honk to alert pedestrians, then proceed at normal speed

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Wait at least 10 full seconds before moving

Question 5

How does a fully loaded school bus compare to an empty one in terms of stopping distance?

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A loaded bus requires significantly longer stopping distance

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A loaded bus stops faster due to greater tire-to-road contact

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Stopping distance is nearly identical regardless of passenger load

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A loaded bus stops faster because added weight improves stability

Question 6

When following a vehicle that is braking erratically and unpredictably, a school bus driver should:

Accepted Answer

Increase following distance to allow more reaction time

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Maintain the standard 4-second following distance

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Pass the vehicle as quickly as possible

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Reduce following distance so the erratic driver cannot change lanes

Question 7

When driving a school bus on a wet road, the driver should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

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Maintain the same speed as in dry conditions since ABS compensates

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Increase speed to minimize time spent in unsafe conditions

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Engage cruise control to maintain consistent speed