Illinois CDL Bus 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

During the straight line backing exercise, how many times are you permitted to exit the vehicle to check its position?

One time
Two times
Three times
Four times

Q.2

When stopping to pick up students, a bus driver should:

Place the vehicle in park.
Place the vehicle in first gear.
Place the vehicle in reverse.
Place the vehicle in third gear.

Q.3

The loading of a school bus:

Is not a dangerous process.
Does not need to be supervised.
Should be done quickly.
Can be dangerous.

Q.4

When conducting a vehicle inspection, you must show each of the following, except:

That the oil pressure gauge is working.
That the oil pressure warning light turns off, or that the gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure.
That the oil temperature gauge, if equipped, rises to the normal operating range.
That the oil pressure gauge comes on when brakes are used.

Q.5

What happens if a driver exceeds the number of permitted looks during any particular exercise?

They must restart the exercise.
They will automatically fail the basic vehicle control skills test.
They will fail only that particular exercise.
Three points will be marked against their test score.

Q.6

If asked to sight-side back your vehicle into an alley, you should first:

Pull directly into the alley parking space.
Turn your vehicle to the right to position yourself directly in front of the alley.
Pull past the alley and stop perpendicular to the outer boundary.
Pull past the alley and stop parallel to the outer boundary.

Q.7

What should properly adjusted outside side flat mirrors on a school bus allow the driver to see?

The sides of the school bus
Under the school bus
The front tires touching the ground
Vehicles in front of the bus

Q.8

During exercises that are not the straight line backing exercise, you may exit your vehicle to check its position no more than:

One time.
Two times.
Three times.
Four times.

Q.9

When inspecting engine compartment belts during the vehicle inspection test:

The belts should be checked for snugness, each with up to three inches of play.
The water pump belt does not need to be identified.
The air compressor belt should be removed.
The applicant must identify which items are not belt-driven, if any.

Q.10

An active railroad crossing:

Has a traffic control device installed at the crossing.
Does not have any traffic control devices installed at the crossing.
Is characterized by having at least 10 vehicles cross the tracks every hour.
Should be avoided.

Q.11

Buses may carry:

Small arms ammunition.
Corrosive materials.
Poison gas.
Explosives other than small arms ammunition.

Q.12

During a vehicle inspection, be sure that:

The emergency exits are difficult to open.
The emergency exit warning devices work properly.
The emergency exits squeak.
The emergency exits are not accessible from inside the cab.

Q.13

When asked about the vehicle's oil during the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:

Indicate where the dipstick is located.
Show that the oil level is within a safe operating range.
Show that the oil level is above the refill mark.
Show that the oil level is below the refill mark.

Q.14

Outside mirrors on a school bus should be adjusted:

Before a trip begins.
During a trip.
After students board the bus.
After a trip ends.

Q.15

If a driver cannot account for a student after the student has exited the bus, the driver should:

Secure and leave the bus to look for the student.
Assume the student has safely exited the bus.
Walk to the back of the bus to see if the student got back on.
Ask another student if they've seen the student.

Q.16

During the on-road driving test, you should:

Develop your own route to show off your driving skills.
Listen to directions from the examiner.
Bring a passenger to ride with you.
Drive in an unsafe manner.

Q.17

A posted speed limit that is safe for cars:

Is usually safe to be driven by buses.
May be too fast for a bus.
May be too slow for a bus.
Should be thought of as the minimum speed limit.

Q.18

Before driving a bus that has been parked for a few days:

The driver should assume the interior is in good working order.
The driver should call the local police department.
The driver should complete a walkthrough inspection.
The driver should ask the passengers to check the interior of the bus.

Q.19

When inspecting the interior of a bus, you should:

Loosen every seat.
Check every handhold.
Assume all buzzers work properly.
Remove the emergency exit handles.

Q.20

Before driving a bus that has been left unattended:

The vehicle should be thoroughly washed.
Air should be removed from tires.
The interior should be checked for damage.
The driver should look for any animals that may have gotten onboard.

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