School Bus Endorsement School Bus Endorsement Passenger Safety & Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the school bus driver required to do at the end of each route before leaving the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Walk the entire bus to check for sleeping or hiding students

Answer

Drivers must walk the entire length of the bus to prevent any child from being left behind, which can result in death in hot weather.

Question 2

When a school bus stalls on a railroad crossing with students on board, what should the driver do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Immediately evacuate all students away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle in the direction of any oncoming train

Answer

Immediate evacuation away from the tracks in the direction of an oncoming train minimizes the danger from debris if a collision occurs.

Question 3

Under what condition may a school bus driver use a handheld cell phone while driving?

Accepted Answer

Never; handheld cell phone use while driving a school bus is federally prohibited

Answer

Federal regulations ban all handheld cell phone use by CMV drivers, including school bus drivers, at any speed with or without students on board.

Question 4

What is the school bus danger zone?

Accepted Answer

The area within 10 feet around all sides of the bus where students are at greatest risk

Answer

The danger zone extends 10 feet on all sides of the bus where the driver has limited visibility and students are most at risk of being struck.

Question 5

If a student misbehaves severely enough to distract the driver, what is the safest course of action?

Accepted Answer

Pull over safely, stop the bus, and address the behavior before continuing

Answer

Stopping the bus before addressing discipline issues prevents the driver from being distracted while the vehicle is in motion.

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