Correct: The driver must always wear disposable gloves when cleaning body fluids to avoid contact with bloodborne pathogens. If gloves are unavailable hands should be washed immediately with soap and warm water.

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: Belt movement should generally not exceed three-quarters of an inch. Excessive belt slack can result in belt slippage – reduced performance of driven components and potential damage to the alternator – power steering or air conditioning.

Correct: Best practice regarding footwear includes avoiding open-toed shoes – sandals and clogs. These types of footwear can slip off pedals or become caught under them creating a serious risk during operation.

Correct: A school bus must stop at railroad crossings unless a police officer controls the crossing and signals the bus through. In all other circumstances a complete stop is mandatory regardless of whether a train is visible.

Correct. Wet roads can double the stopping distance of a school bus.

Correct: The most important reason for performing inspections is to ensure the vehicle is safe. Regulations exist to support safety – but the primary motivation should always be protecting the lives of students and the community.

Correct: When possible do not deal with on-bus problems while loading and unloading students. Full attention must be given to student movement in the danger zone during these critical moments. Problems can be addressed once the loading process is complete.

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: During a crash investigation the driver should discuss facts only with officials. Sharing details with uninvolved parties or speculating about cause can create legal liability. Cooperate fully with law enforcement and investigators.

Correct. If student behavior takes too much attention the driver should stop and regain control.

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: Oil pressure should return to normal within seconds after starting. If the oil pressure gauge does not rise quickly this indicates a potential lubrication failure and the bus should not be operated until the issue is investigated.

Correct: Right turns are generally more difficult than left turns in a school bus. The front overhang swings to the right and the rear wheels track inside the front – requiring careful steering to avoid hitting curbs or objects.

Correct: Students are NOT allowed to stand while the bus is in motion. Standing creates fall hazards – blocks the driver’s view and leaves students unprotected in a crash. All students must remain seated until the bus stops.

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. An expectancy violation occurs when a situation changes from what the driver expected.

Correct: The Americans with Disabilities Act is best described as a civil rights law. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life including transportation.

Correct: Asthma is a life-threatening respiratory condition that causes constricted airways and difficulty breathing. It can develop suddenly or over several days. Assist the student with their inhaler – sit them upright and remain calm and reassuring.

Correct. Road conditions generally do not cause crashes by themselves.

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: Students requiring assistance may be helped boarding when the driver leaves the bus properly secured. The driver must set the parking brake – place the bus in park and ensure it is safe before stepping away to assist.

Correct. Hands free phone use can still create cognitive distraction.

Correct: After completing a trip drivers must inspect the bus and report its condition. The post-trip inspection ensures that any new issues are identified and documented so maintenance can address them before the next run.

Correct: Beginning with their first step onto a school bus children must learn all required behaviors. Early and consistent training establishes safe habits and expectations that protect students throughout their years of riding the bus.