Road Test

Question 1

When to activate school bus ambers

Answer 1

100-300 ft before stopping when traveling at or under 35 mph

OR

300-500 ft if traveling more than 35 mph

Question 2

When to activate hazards at a Rail Grade Crossing

Answer 2

Hazards on within 200 ft.

Stop at least 15-50 ft from the crossing.

Question 3

Emergency roadside stop

Answer 3

Mirrors
Signal/pull off
Set parking brake 
Neutral
Hazards 
Remove hands and feet 
DO NOT REMOVE SEATBELT

Turn to examiner and state that you would turn off the bus, take the keys with you, radio for help if needed, and go back to deal with the emergency.

When instructed, put bus back in drive, release parking brake, mirrors, hazards off, signal, proceed, turn off signal.

Question 4

Left and right turns

Answer 4

Turn on signals 100 ft from intersection.

Be sure to check inside and outside tracking, plus tail swing.