School Bus Endorsement Flashcards

When students must cross the roadway after exiting, where should they walk?

Answer: At least 10 feet in front of the bus where the driver can see them

Students should cross about 10 feet ahead of the bus so the driver maintains clear visibility.

What should a school bus driver do before pulling away from a bus stop?

Answer: Check all mirrors and the danger zones for students and traffic

Before moving, the driver must scan mirrors and danger zones to ensure no student is nearby.

At a railroad crossing, a school bus must do what regardless of whether a train is visible?

Answer: Stop, open the door and window, and look and listen

School buses must stop at railroad crossings, open the door and driver window, and look and listen for trains.

How should a school bus driver handle an emergency evacuation through the rear exit?

Answer: Have students leave belongings, exit quickly, and move a safe distance away

In an evacuation, students should leave belongings behind, exit promptly, and move well away from the bus.

Why is proper mirror adjustment especially critical on a school bus?

Answer: To monitor the danger zones and students approaching or leaving the bus

Correctly adjusted mirrors let the driver see students and hazards in the danger zones around the bus.

What is the proper procedure if the bus stalls or is stuck on railroad tracks?

Answer: Evacuate everyone immediately and move away from the tracks

If stuck on tracks, the driver must evacuate all students immediately and move them far away from the tracks.

When approaching a school bus stop, the driver should reduce speed and do what?

Answer: Scan ahead for students and assess the stop area for hazards

Approaching a stop, the driver scans for students and evaluates the area for any hazards before stopping.