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1 2016 State Roadeo Written Test Name: District: PURPOSE OF TEST: The purpose of this test is to showcase the knowledge of the contestant and promote education of more in-depth knowledge which pertains to school bus driving. References: American Heart Association (AHA) American Red Cross Workbook (ARC) Current WA School Bus Driver Handbook (SBDH) School Bus Driver Training Manual (SBDTM) Current CDL Handbook (CDL) Current Driver In-service Revised Codes of Washington (RCW) Washington Admin Codes (WAC) INSTRUCTIONS: The test includes 50 questions. You can find the answers through the reference sources listed above. MARK/PRINT YOUR ANSWERS CLEARLY. 1. You are performing you pre-trip for a 3rd party tester and you are building the air pressure. At what range should your governor cut out? a psi b psi c psi d. 125-`45 psi 2. Why must air brakes be drained? a. To drain out the air tanks b. To drain the moisture and oil out of the tanks c. To keep anyone from moving the vehicle d. Releave strain on braking system 3. Who should certify as a CDL intrastate driver? a. Drivers for transit organizations that are owned and operated by a state or political subdivision of the state. b. A school bus driver who will cross state lines while transporting students to/from school. c. School bus drivers who only transport passengers within Washington. d. All school bus drivers.

2 4. Which WAC states: At the end of each trip or route segment, the school bus driver shall thoroughly check the school bus to insure that no students are left on the school bus. Additionally, the school bus driver shall take reasonable action to insure that any articles left behind by students are safe, secure and dealt with according to district policy? a. WAC (4) b. WAC (2) c. WAC (3) d. WAC (7) 5. Which of these can cause the vehicle to skid? a. Not enough weight on the front axle b. Over acceleration c. Turning too sharply d. All the above 6. Which of the following techniques best assists almost every defensive driving plan? a. Hard braking b. Soft braking c. Steering right d. Reduced speed 7. Which of the following groups has the highest rate of high blood pressure? a. Caucasians b. African Americans c. Hispanics d. Asian/Pacific Islanders 8. Which acronym can help you remember the signs of a stroke? a. F.A.S.T. Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty, Time to call 911 b. F.A.S.T Fell the face, Arm twitches, Stop, Time to rest c. S.T.O.P. Stop Stroke, Time to Rest, Opt Out, Poke to test 9. When performing a field trip, are you required to review the Emergency Procedures?

3 10. When doing your pre-trip inspection, which item must not be checked every day on a bus equipped with air brakes? a. Emergency low air pressure warning devices b. Brake fluid leaks c. Air compressor functions d. All of the above 11. When do you have to review Emergency Exit Drills? a. On the first day of the school year b. Within 6 weeks of the 1st semester and a verbal in the 2nd semester c. If on trimester, you review it within 4 weeks of the start of each trimester d. At the beginning of every field trip 12. What three options would a driver use to avoid a collision? a. Use caution, Slow down, Stop b. Stop, Turn, Speed-Up c. Always use headlights & seat-belt, never drive during rush hour 13. What should you do if the person does not give consent for medical aid? a. Give care and call b. Give care and do not call c. Do not give care but do call d. None of the above 14. What is the maximum speed limit for school buses? a. 35 mph b. 45 mph c. 60 mph d. 70 mph 15. What is expected of a driver when a student repeatedly misbehaves? a. Communication b. Documentation c. Punishment d. A&B 16. What (CFR) Code of Federal Regulations defines the bus? a. 50 b. 47 c. 49 d. 52

4 17. Washington State requires school bus drivers to maintain current and valid training in: a. AED b. First Aid c. CPR d. All of the above 18. WAC stands for: a. Washington Authorized Code b. Washington Administrative Code c. Washington Approved Code d. Washington Association Chapter 19. Vehicle emerging from driveways, alleys or buildings must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk and traffic on the roadways. a. RCW b. RCW c. RCW d. RCW Then transporting special needs students, districts are required to make the (LRE) Least Restrictive Environment a primary consideration. 21. The specified age for special needs students changed from 5-21 to 3-21 in what school year? a b c d The rules of the road are contained in: a. WAC b. RCW c. CFR d. DOT 23. The purpose of a school bus crossing arm is to: a. Prevent students from crossing until the driver has stopped traffic b. Encourage students to cross 8-10 feet in front of bus c. Serve as a signal that is safe to cross

5 24. The Lap-Shoulder Seat Belt Restraints are for children/youth/adults of what weight? a. 35 and up b. Under 65 c. 40 and up d. 60 and up 25. STAR Seats Restraints are rate at pounds. a b c d. It doesn't matter 26. Shortness of breath without chest discomfort is a common symptom of a heart attack for a woman. 27. School buses can have a service door on the driver's side of the bus. 28. School bus stops on hills/curves must have clear visibility of at least how many feet? a. 100 ft. b. 300 ft. c. 500 ft. d. 800 ft. 29. School bus driver shall use simultaneously flashing amber hazard lamps within feet prior to stopping for a rail grade crossing. a. 200 ft. b. 500 ft. c. 300 ft. d. Whenever you see tracks 30. RCW state: a. All motorists shall drive no faster than weather or conditions allow. b. All vehicles will yield to pedestrians on sidewalks. c. School busses must stop at all railroad crossings at least 15/50 feet from nearest rail. d. Vehicles may travel in a two way left turn lane, no more than 300 feet.

6 31. Padding on a wheel chair lift must have a minimum of inch in thickness. a. 1 inch b. 5/8 inch c. 3/16 inch 32. Only Type A buses can be used for transporting Special needs students. 33. On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle: a. During the entire time you drive through the curve b. Before you enter the curve c. Just after you enter the curve d. After you pass 1/2 way point of the curve 34. In what year did the side facing wheelchair/mobility aid position stop being used? a b c d In order to lessen the potential for collision, the WAC states school bus drivers use flashing amber hazard lamps within feet prior to stopping for rail grade crossing. a. Must, 100 b. Shall, 150 c. Must, 250 d. Shall, If power lines are down and touching the bus, how should the driver proceed? a. Get off the bus quickly b. Stop and remain in the bus c. Drive away and call for line repair d. Have someone get off of the bus to move the line 37. If caught in strong winds, what do you do? a. Contact dispatch, slow down, pull over, check area around you b. Strong grip on steering wheel, speed up, pull over, check area around you c. Contact dispatch, slow down, pull over, keep strong grip on steering wheel d. Strong grip on steering wheel, pray, pull over, check area

7 38. How many feet of visibility are needed to establish a safe school bus stop? a. 100 ft. b. 200 ft. c. 400 ft. d. 500 ft. 39. How many feet of road visibility are needed to safely pass another vehicle? a. 500 b. 700 c. 800 d How many days, excluded from transportation, is considered a "Change of Placement" for special needs pupils? a. 3 b. 5 c How far ahead should you look ahead while driving on the highway? a. 12 to 15 Seconds b. 10 to 12 seconds c. 1/4 mile d. A & C 42. How do you recognize tire failure? a. Sound / Vibration / Observation b. Vibration / Sound / Feel c. Look / Vibration / Feel d. Feel / Sound / Touch 43. For civil liability the jury judges your actions according to what? a. There need be only a preponderance of evidence 51 percent against an individual. b. A person thought it was correct c. What the witnesses see d. What the students reported 44. Every authorized school bus driver must meet the following initial requirements except for: a. Have at least five years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle. b. Have at least one year of experience as a driver of a truck or commercial vehicle. c. Have at least an eye site that measures 20/15 without corrective lenses. d. B & C

8 45. Each side of the lift platform, which extends beyond the vehicle in its raised position, shall have a barrier of a minimum of inches high? a. 2 inches b. 1 1/2 inches c. 2 1/2 inches d. 1 inch 46. Before driving, who is responsible for inspecting emergency equipment? a. The mechanics b. The supervisor c. The driver d. Washington State Patrol 47. An Interstate medical waiver is valid in all states. 48. All child safety seats transported in any school bus shall meet the requirements of FMVSS #? a. 210 b. 222 c. 209 d A school zone, as defined in statue, is how many feet long? a. 300 feet b. 500 feet c. 600 feet d. 700 feet 50. A school bus headlights must be turned on when passengers are on board: a. Dusk to Dawn b. 1/2 hour before sunset c. At all times

2014 ESD 189 Regional Roadeo Written Test

2014 ESD 189 Regional Roadeo Written Test Name District Date PURPOSE OF TEST: The purpose of this test is to showcase the knowledge of the contestant and promote education of more in-depth knowledge which