Correct. Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph when enough water is present.

Correct: Hours of service regulations limit driving to a maximum of 10 hours after 8 consecutive hours off duty. This federal rule is designed to prevent fatigued driving by ensuring drivers receive adequate rest.

Correct: Care and treatment: Check mouth and clear any obstructions that may have come loose. Stand behind the student and wrap your arms around the student’s waist. Make a fist with one hand. Place the thumb side of the fist against the student’s abdomen slightly above the navel. Grasp the fist with the other hand and press with a quick upward thrust. Each thrust should be a separate and distinct movement. Repeat until the student expels the obstruction.

Correct: Air brake knowledge test is needed when the bus uses air brakes. Drivers operating air-brake-equipped buses must pass this additional test as part of their CDL endorsement process.

Correct. Failure to stop is one of the listed driver actions implicated in school bus crashes.

Correct: A driver should never operate a bus that is not safe or not running properly. The driver has the responsibility and authority to refuse to operate a vehicle that does not meet safety standards regardless of schedule pressure.

Correct: When stopping at a railroad crossing the bus must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail. This distance keeps the bus clear of the tracks while allowing the driver to see and hear approaching trains.

Correct. Reaction time is the time needed to notice a condition decide what to do and act.

Correct: Of the 20 total initial instruction hours 14 are classroom-based. The remaining hours are spent on behind-the-wheel training. This breakdown is specified in Pennsylvania regulations for school bus driver certification.

Correct. The speedometer should be monitored throughout the entire trip.

Correct: Drivers should NOT diagnose mechanical problems before reporting them. Their role is to identify and report any unusual sounds – behaviors or visible defects. Diagnosis and repair are the responsibility of the maintenance team.

Correct: Excessive idling of a diesel bus is ineffective for heating. Diesel engines warm up best under load. Idling wastes fuel – contributes to air pollution and may violate Pennsylvania’s anti-idling laws.

Correct: Hazard control in an emergency is important because it can eliminate injuries. Identifying and addressing fire – hazardous materials – unsafe site placement and distractions keeps a bad situation from getting worse.

Correct: If a student drops an object while in a loading or unloading zone they should follow all of the recommended steps – which include making eye contact with the driver – stepping back to a safe distance and waiting for driver instruction before retrieving it.

Correct: Convex mirrors do NOT accurately reflect size and distance. Objects appear smaller and farther away than they actually are. Drivers must account for this distortion when making judgments about nearby vehicles or students.

Correct. Drivers must adjust speed because road and weather conditions can change quickly.

Correct: The principals are ultimately responsible for student discipline. While drivers maintain order on the bus and report problems the principal holds overall authority for student conduct and consequences at the school level.

Correct: When brake failure occurs the driver should NOT turn off the engine. Doing so eliminates power brakes and power steering making control of the vehicle much more difficult and dangerous.

Correct: Specialized transportation is provided when ordinary transportation is not possible or appropriate. This may be due to the student’s physical – behavioral or medical needs as specified in their Individualized Education Program.

Correct: Vaping devices are prohibited on the school bus. Drivers must enforce policies on prohibited items and report violations to supervisors as part of maintaining a safe environment for all students.

Correct: Passenger lists are critical because they assist in emergencies. In a crash or evacuation knowing who is on the bus ensures that all students are accounted for and that emergency responders have accurate information.

Correct: Fuel leaks require the bus to be immediately removed from service. Fuel is highly flammable and any leak poses a serious fire hazard. The bus must not be operated until the leak is repaired.

Correct: When loading or unloading students at the school or destination the driver should always set the parking brake. This secures the vehicle and allows the driver to fully attend to student movement without risk of the bus rolling.

Correct: Evacuation is required when the bus is near railroad tracks after a crash or when fire – rising water or another immediate danger is present. In other situations remaining on the bus is generally safer.

Correct: Children – like adults – can be unpredictable. Behavior can change quickly based on emotions – peer pressure – events at school or home and other factors outside the driver’s control.