Indiana CDL School Bus Test flashcards
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- Pre-Trip Inspection Requirement
- A school bus must be inspected before every trip. The CDL pre-trip skill test covers the engine compartment, an exterior walk-around, and an in-cab inspection.
- Air Brake Static Leak Test
- With pressure built and the engine off, hold the brake one minute. Loss must not exceed 3 psi for a single vehicle or 4 psi for a combination.
- Low-Air Warning Threshold
- With the engine off, pump the brake pedal to reduce pressure. The warning light and buzzer must activate before pressure falls below 60 psi.
- Tire Tread Minimum
- Front steering tires on a school bus require at least 4/32 inch of tread depth. All other tires require at least 2/32 inch.
- Emergency Equipment On Board
- A school bus carries a charged fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, reflective triangles, and a body fluid cleanup kit. All must be present and serviceable.
- Danger Zone Distance
- The area within 10 feet around a stopped school bus is the danger zone. Students wait at least 10 feet away until the driver signals them.
- Safe Crossing Rule
- Students who must cross the road cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus, only after the driver signals and confirms traffic is stopped both ways.
- Unloading Sequence
- Set the parking brake, place the transmission in park or neutral, shut off the engine, remove the key, activate hazard lights, then open the door when clear.
- Never Cross Behind Bus
- Students must never cross behind a school bus. The driver counts students as they exit and confirms each is clear before moving.
- Loading Count Check
- Students board one at a time using the handrail. The driver counts them and confirms the count matches the expected roster before moving.
- Stop Arm Use
- The stop arm and red flashing lights are used only for loading or unloading students. Amber warning lights precede the stop to alert traffic.
- Driver Discipline Authority
- The driver is responsible for order on the bus and may assign seats. Discipline follows the local school corporation's written policy, never physical punishment.
- Discipline Intervention Ladder
- Typical steps are verbal warning, seat reassignment, written referral, parent contact, and loss of riding privileges. Each step is documented.
- Serious Offense Response
- Fighting, weapons, or threats are reported immediately to dispatch and the school. The driver may stop in a safe location until order is restored.
- No Discipline While Moving
- A driver does not attempt to discipline a student while the bus is in motion. The bus is stopped in a safe place first.
- Referral Documentation
- Each referral records date, time, location, students involved, witnesses, and the specific behavior. Vague referrals are not actionable under school policy.
- Grade Crossing Stop Rule
- School buses stop at every railroad-highway grade crossing unless an official sign or signal exempts it, or a police officer or flagger directs traffic through.
- Crossing Stop Distance
- Stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail. Open the window, turn off noise, look both ways, and listen.
- Clear The Tracks Rule
- Cross only when the bus can clear the crossing completely without stopping. Never shift gears while on the tracks and never stop on them.
- Stalled On Tracks
- Evacuate students immediately and move them at least 100 feet from the tracks and upwind. Call 911 and report the exact location and crossing number.
- Lowered Gate Rule
- Flashing red lights, a lowered gate, or a flagger means stop and stay stopped. Never drive around a lowered gate even if no train is visible.
- Multiple Track Crossing
- On multiple tracks, confirm no train is approaching on any track before moving. The first track clearing does not mean the crossing is safe.
- Evacuation Decision Rule
- Evacuate only when staying on the bus is more dangerous than leaving. Fire, a bus stalled on tracks, or a hazardous spill are triggers.
- Evacuation Sequence
- Stop in a safe place, set the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, activate hazard lights, call 911, then evacuate students.
- Assembly Point Distance
- After evacuation, move students at least 100 feet from the bus and assemble at a designated point where the driver can count them.
- Fire Evacuation Direction
- Evacuate upwind and uphill, keep students at least 100 feet from the bus, and never return to the bus for belongings.
- Student Count Rule
- The driver counts students before, during, and after evacuation and reports the count to responders. A missing student is reported immediately.
- Evacuation Drill Requirement
- Indiana school corporations conduct school bus evacuation drills each school year. Drivers demonstrate front, rear, and side evacuation routes.
- School Bus Speed Rule
- A school bus never exceeds the posted speed limit and reduces speed for rain, snow, ice, fog, and curves. Following distance is at least one second per 10 feet of bus length.
- Opposite Side Passing Rule
- On a divided highway with a median, traffic on the opposite side is not required to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing.
- Mirror Check Before Moving
- The driver checks mirrors before moving, after loading, and at stops. Convex mirrors show the danger zone beside and in front of the bus.
- Backing A School Bus
- Backing is avoided whenever possible. When backing is necessary, the driver uses a spotter and checks mirrors continuously because blind spots are large.
- Distraction Prohibition
- Cell phone use, texting, and earphones are prohibited while driving a school bus. The driver keeps both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.