Nevada CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 2

1.As a charter bus driver, why shouldn't you let riders aboard before departure time?
It helps guard against theft or vandalismBecause the seats have not been cleanedBecause riders must buy tickets on boardBecause the engine must be off for an hour
2.With air brakes, about how much distance does brake lag add at 55 mph on dry pavement?
About 142 feetAbout 5 feetAbout 216 feetAbout 32 feet
3.When is the best time for a charter or intercity bus driver to explain the rules about smoking, drinking, or radios?
Only after a rider breaks a ruleAt the first rest stopAt the end of the tripAt the start of the trip
4.There is a stop sign just past a railroad crossing on your school bus route. How do you judge whether the bus has enough room on the far side?
Make sure the space equals half the bus lengthAssume any space will do since traffic will moveStop on the tracks if needed, as long as the signals are quietMake sure the space beyond the tracks is at least the bus length plus 15 feet
5.What is the purpose of a front-end header board, sometimes called a 'headache rack'?
To keep rain off the cargoTo hold the hazmat placardsTo protect you from your cargo in a crash or emergency stopTo carry the spare tire
6.Traffic has backed up beside your school bus while students boarded. Before you pull back into the lane, what does the manual tell you to do?
Pull out quickly before the gap closesCheck all mirrors and let the congested traffic clear firstWave the waiting cars pastSound the horn to claim the lane
7.A shipper hands you hazardous materials but has no properly prepared shipping paper. What should you do?
Refuse to accept the shipmentAccept it and write your own paper at the next stopAccept it if the packages are labeledAccept it and get the details from the shipper later
8.Why do the brakes on a heavier vehicle have a harder job?
Heavier vehicles have smaller brakesExtra weight lowers tire pressureHeavy vehicles use only hydraulic brakesThey must do more work to stop it and absorb more heat
9.A school bus has finished loading students along the route. After closing the door, engaging the transmission, and releasing the parking brake, which signal steps come next?
Leave the red lights flashing until the next stopTurn on the right turn signal and the hazard lightsSound the horn twice, then pull outTurn off the alternating flashing red lights, then turn on the left turn signal
10.Your work requires you to park a truck loaded with Division 1.1 explosives on private property. What condition applies?
The property owner must be aware of the dangerThe property must be fencedThe truck may then be left unattended overnightThe placards must be covered while parked