South Carolina School Bus Driver Practice Test

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• What should you do with the key of the bus when leaving it unattended?
• True or False: Students are allowed to walk behind a stopped bus.
• What must a driver ensure for proper brake adjustment?
• At a bus stop, a parent approaches to talk about her child catching lice from someone on the bus. What should you do?
• You can acquire an infectious disease by:
• Which best describes how the cross-buck sign is used at train crossings?
• When making a left turn with two lanes for turning vehicles, which lane should you turn from?
• True or False: After exposure to a body fluid, it is essential to also document the incident with your supervisor.
• True or False: A bus driver should read the Vital Information for Pupils form to learn about students infected with HIV or HBV.
• True or False: All drivers are required to document their training for providing special services.
• True or False: Frequent hand washing and keeping hands away from the face are effective ways to prevent infectious diseases.
• If the warning lights are flashing but no train is approaching, what is the best action?
• What is one of the main responsibilities of school bus drivers?
• Should you activate the eight-light warning system before a railroad crossing?
• What is not an acceptable action for a bus driver dealing with a violent student?
• What is the one action the driver must always repeat at least twice before putting the bus in motion?
• What is the method of stab braking primarily used for?
• When is it appropriate to give a student a consequence for misbehavior on the bus?
• Should you signal students to cross the road as the first step after stopping at a bus stop?
• Which statement about stopping near train tracks is correct?
• What should a bus driver do if the air pressure warning system activates while driving?
• During normal driving conditions, how are parking brakes held away from the drum?
• In an emergency situation, calling for help is always the first step. True or False?
• If your bus is on the track when warning lights activate, what should you do?
• What should a bus driver avoid when dealing with young people?
• How are service brakes activated on a bus?
• If accidentally exposed to a student's body fluids, what should be done?
• It is important to stay calm during a medical emergency. True or False?
• The best way to get along with supervisors and school personnel is to?
• How are emergency brakes on a bus with air brakes activated?
• What should you do if your bus stalls on train tracks?
• In the case of an accident, what should you do if a parent offers to take their child home?
• If bleeding does not stop after applying pressure for 5 minutes, what should you avoid doing?
• What is the minimum distance that bus stops must be apart?
• True or False: It is acceptable to share a student’s personal information with all staff members at the school.
• If a minor problem is discovered during bus inspections, what should you do?
• If you suspect that a student is experiencing a drug overdose, you should try to get the student to vomit. True or False?
• What is the expected conduct of students while on a school bus?
• What should a bus driver do if a child with an orthopedic disability complains of pain while on the way to school?
• How should you handle a request from a parent for a drop-off that is not permitted?
• Which statement is true regarding the effects of alcohol?
• Your air brakes warning alarm sounds. What should you do first?
• Why is it important for the driver to estimate a length of 100 feet?
• What two records must be kept on the bus for students requiring extra help or special health needs?
• How does doubling your speed affect your stopping distance?
• If an EMS vehicle approaches your bus while unloading students, what is the correct action?
• A person's tongue is the most common cause of airway obstruction during a seizure. True or False?
• Which requirement is NOT necessary to maintain school bus driving privileges?
• What key information must the VIP form include regarding a student?
• When a student gestures outside the bus and is told to stop, what is the best course of action for the driver?
• What is the primary reason to avoid backing a school bus?
• What is the main purpose of alcohol evaporators in air braking systems?
• Which of the following requires gloves to be worn according to universal precautions?
• At multiple-track crossings, how often should a driver stop?
• Which of the following can poor depth perception cause?
• What is the first thing to do if you feel you are being threatened by a parent?
• What is the best way to handle tailgaters?
• If the front of the bus under the hood appears to be on fire, what is the first action you must take?
• Which light system should be activated for safe loading and unloading of students?
• True or False: It’s acceptable to let a parent board the bus to discuss a problem with you on the afternoon route.
• What mistake is most commonly made by school bus drivers in South Carolina, leading to collisions?
• If a student throws a tennis ball at the bus driver, what is the driver's best response?
• What is essential to review with your student helpers before the trip?
• Which group of individuals should NOT be discussed when it comes to a student’s disability?
• Which group is responsible for mapping bus routes?
• How should a bus driver respond when informed about a student being sexually harassed?
• When should reflective triangles be used?
• True or False: If exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials at work, the school district provides an HBV vaccine at no cost.
• Which of the following factors can increase the chance of an accident during a school trip?
• What is the appropriate term for students with limitations in mobility, hearing, vision, speech, or mental functioning?
• For effective control on steep hills, what is a recommended approach?
• Why is it essential to maintain communication with parents and guardians?
• Is it necessary to have a principal present during a student conference?
• How should a bus driver respond to a sullen and unfriendly student?
• True or False: Adjusting mirrors is unnecessary as they are factory set to meet federal standards.
• Who is responsible for funding most of the costs of transporting students?
• What is the correct action if you suspect a student is being abused?
• True or False: Bus drivers must be trained to provide special transportation services for students with disabilities.
• In a typical school bus emergency evacuation, where do students exit most frequently?
• If you smell smoke or see leaking fuel, what should you do first?
• Which action is important if a student begins to show signs of illness during the bus ride?
• What type of attitude should a school bus driver embody?
• True or False: When removing gloves after cleaning a body fluid spill, it is acceptable to dispose of one glove before taking the other off.
• How should you feel for while driving a bus?
• Why should you not discuss the cause of the collision with other parties involved?
• What is most likely the cause of the delay in stopping for a driver who sees a car stop in front of them?
• What are common factors that might cause your bus to hydroplane?
• How far ahead should you look when driving on the open road?
• Which part is responsible for the service brakes functioning properly?
• When should the School Bus Accident/Incident Report be submitted?
• What is considered the slickest road surface?
• What situation would require the evacuation of all students on board the bus?
• When considering a sexual harassment charge, what factor is most significant to the courts?
• What is an effective way to maintain safety on the bus?
• When approaching a railroad crossing, what should you do?
• Who is entitled to receive personal information about a student with disabilities?
• If a mother requests you to drop her daughter off at her cousin's stop without written approval, what should you do?
• What should you do first after stopping at a bus stop to load or unload students?
• Which of the following is NOT an indication of a life-threatening illness or injury?
• If backing is required at a bus stop, when should you load the students?
• What can be an effect of not keeping the bus clean?
• If a student having a seizure is not known to have seizures, you should call EMS immediately. True or False?
• In case of an accident, what is the order of actions you should take?
• The best way to check a student's pulse is to place two fingers on his or her wrist. True or False?
• If you are stopped at a red light and hear an EMS siren, when may you proceed through the intersection?
• What should you do first after securing the bus post-accident?
• When driving down a long, steep road, what should you primarily rely on to maintain control?
• What is the most important preparation you can take to handle medical emergencies on your bus?
• Who typically writes the Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)?
• What systems do all vehicles with air brakes have?
• Which action should be taken first when securing a bus to leave it unattended?
• At a four-lane highway with a grassy median, are vehicles allowed to pass a stopped school bus?
• If a student is choking and is coughing, they should stop coughing for chest compressions. True or False?
• When should a bus be moved from an accident scene?
• A student does not have to be physically injured to suffer from shock. True or False?
• During night driving, what is the best approach to minimize glare from oncoming vehicles?
• If you discover a major safety issue with the bus, what is the proper course of action?
• What is the primary action you should take when your bus begins to hydroplane?
• In what way can bus drivers promote a respectful environment?
• During inspections, how should you handle a minor issue that you can repair?
• Which situation may create a need for evacuation due to danger?
• What is the correct procedure when driving in fog?
• True or False: A parent must always put in writing any message they would like you to deliver to their child's teacher.
• During a front door evacuation, where is the safest position for the driver?
• According to federal and state laws, students with disabilities should be educated where?
• If a student demonstrates positive behavior by keeping their voice down, what should the bus driver's response be?
• What constitutes an effective set of rules for a school bus?
• Before providing first aid to an injured student, what should the driver do first?
• True or False: Properly adjusted mirrors allow you to see directly in front of the front bumper.
• What is the first action you should take if you are involved in an accident?
• How should a bus driver handle a student who frequently breaks bus rules?
• What is the first thing you should do during a mechanical breakdown?
• What effect does aging have on depth perception?
• What is the best way to ensure safety against the spread of infectious disease while driving a school bus?
• What should be done in the event of a brake failure?
• It's safe to administer first aid even if you are uncertain about the injury. True or False?
• What does an Individualized Education Program (IEP) specify?
• True or False: The driver needs reference points due to poor depth perception.
• What safety action should be taken if road conditions are hazardous?
• What should a bus driver do if students are loud and unruly during transport?
• When is it acceptable to drive a bus faster than 55 mph?
• When dealing with misbehavior, what is the preferable approach for a bus driver?
• A student with a known medical condition should always carry a form of identification. True or False?
• True or False: The crossover convex mirrors should be adjusted to see the front bumper.
• Which response is appropriate if a student is visibly upset and disruptive?
• True or False: Students with special needs should be treated in the same way as other students.
• If the first aid treatment is causing pain, you should continue until help arrives. True or False?
• How should a bus driver address a student blocking the aisle with their belongings?
• What is the appropriate response if another driver claims you caused the accident?
• What role does the transportation supervisor play in a school bus driver's job?
• Why is it important for a bus driver to greet students by name?
• What commonality do all students with disabilities share?
• Who ensures a safe loading and unloading area for students at school?
• Which agency plays a role in the funding of student transportation?
• Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce your risk of skidding?
• When making a right turn, what should you avoid doing?
• How far must students remain from the bus at all times?
• Which statement about school bus speed laws is NOT true?
• What does brake fade mean in the context of bus operation?
• Practicing universal precautions involves:
• If a student is breaking rules, what is the most effective way to handle the situation?
• What action is NOT recommended to prepare riders for an emergency evacuation?
• What should young children wearing neutral colors present?
• What does the cross-buck sign display at multiple-track crossings?
• Who reports overgrowth of trees along the bus route during the school year?
• True or False: The Vital Information for Pupils form may contain information relevant to a student's routine medical check-ups.
• Which is NOT a requirement to drive a school bus in South Carolina?
• Knowing the location of the first aid kit is crucial in a school environment. True or False?
• What is an important behavioral approach a bus driver should maintain with students with disabilities?
• What is the best procedure to avoid a backing accident?
• After an accident, what should be your first consideration for safety?
• At what air pressure range should the air compressor work correctly?
• Students should never be allowed to administer first aid to their peers. True or False?
• When should the driver stop the bus upon receiving an air pressure warning?
• What should be your response if you suspect passengers are injured after a collision?
• Which action is important for the driver to take with student helpers before a trip?
• What should you listen for while driving the bus?
• What does "IEP" stand for?
• What action should a driver take if the service brakes stop working?
• What is the primary purpose of the Vital Information on Pupils (VIP) form?
• What indicates that brakes require adjustment?
• In which situation is it advisable to give a student a soft drink?
• What is the primary purpose of the VIP form?
• How does weather affect your stopping distance when driving at a higher speed?
• What does controlled braking involve?
• How can a driver maintain a safe distance from students while loading?
• What is a key characteristic of electronic stability control systems in buses?
• In managing students with disabilities, what trait should a bus driver consistently demonstrate?
• What aspect of teasing about body image should be treated seriously?
• Where should personal items and equipment typically be stored on a school bus?
• Which of the following statements is true about driving and weather conditions?
• What is a reason to inspect the bus before operation?
• Which characteristic is essential for a professional school bus driver?
• True or False: If you repeat an angry parent's concern to him or her in your own words, you will likely make that parent more upset.
• What type of behavior may increase risks during the trip?
• What should you do if your bus skids toward the left lane while crossing an overpass?
• What is the purpose of placing reflective triangles?
• If pinching a student's nostrils does not stop a nosebleed, he or she should lie down. True or False?
• What is one key preparation you should do before a weekend trip as a bus driver?
• What should you do at every stop for a railroad crossing?
• What should brakes be lightly tapped for?
• In the case of an accident where evacuation is not needed, you should move injured students to the front of the bus. True or False?
• What is a bus driver's main concern in the event of a fire?
• Which document must be approved by the transportation director and principal?
• When is it permissible to pass another school bus?
• What type of behavior must be addressed according to school policy?
• What action should be taken if traffic is backed up and you are at a train crossing?
• Which of the following is something to look for during a bus inspection?
• Which document should a bus driver NOT have full access to on the bus?
• Who should help you review rules before a trip?
• All of the following body fluids carry blood-borne pathogens EXCEPT:
• A rear tire blows out, causing the bus to sway. What should you do?
• Which group is primarily responsible for the safe transportation of students?
• What should a driver do when the air pressure warning light comes on?
• What should you do when the low air pressure warning light comes on?
• What is the best way to check if a child is allergic to a bee sting?
• Why is it important to keep the bus clean and neat?
• What should you do if you notice a student with a dangerous object on the bus?
• What does a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) primarily aim to do?
• When will the low air pressure warning system activate in a bus?
• What should be your following distance when behind another vehicle on the open road?
• What activates the emergency brakes in response to a loss of air pressure?
• At what air pressure level will the emergency braking system stop the bus?
• Which action should you take if a vehicle is tailgating your bus?
• Your accelerator sticks even after you tap it with your foot. What is the next step you should take?
• What is the last step in the action chain after a mechanical breakdown?
• What should you ensure regarding students before starting the trip?
• When should you activate your bus's amber warning lights while approaching a bus stop?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding cars passing a stopped school bus?
• Which is a characteristic of effective school bus drivers?
• According to state policy, how often should air tanks be drained?