Texas cdl stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Define the Danger Zone and how far does it extend around the bus? - ANSWERSThe area on all sides of the bus that extends a minimum of 10 feet What should you be able to see if the outside flat mirrors are adjusted properly? - ANSWERS200 feet or 4 bus lengths, along the sides, and rear tires touching the ground What should you be able to see if the outside convex mirrors are adjusted properly? - ANSWERSentire side of bus up to mirror mounts, front of the rear tires touching the ground, and ...

What endorsement must you have to drive a school bus? - ANSWERSSchool bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, CDL B Where are the danger zones around a bus - ANSWERSfront back and both sides The area of the left side is considered more dangerous than the right side because - ANSWERSpassing vehicles How many feet around the entire bus are considered the danger zone - ANSWERS10-12 feet front back and sides To make sure you have proper mirror adjustments you should - ANSWERSCheck each m...

Define the Danger Zone and how far does it extend around the bus? - ANSWERSThe area on all sides of the bus that extends a minimum of 10 feet What should you be able to see if the outside flat mirrors are adjusted properly? - ANSWERS200 feet or 4 bus lengths, along the sides, and rear tires touching the ground What should you be able to see if the outside convex mirrors are adjusted properly? - ANSWERSentire side of bus up to mirror mounts, front of the rear tires touching the ground, and ...

What endorsement must you have to drive a school bus? - ANSWERSSchool bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, CDL B Where are the danger zones around a bus - ANSWERSfront back and both sides The area of the left side is considered more dangerous than the right side because - ANSWERSpassing vehicles How many feet around the entire bus are considered the danger zone - ANSWERS10-12 feet front back and sides To make sure you have proper mirror adjustments you should - ANSWERSCheck each m...

When driving through construction zones, you should - ANSWERSWatch for sharp pavement drop-offs Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles - ANSWERSif you stop on a hill or curve, it's necessary to place them as much as 500 ft out to provide adequate warning When driving a vehicle with a height over 13 ft, you should - ANSWERSstop and check before proceeding if you are unsure of the clearance The proper way to load a vehicle is - ANSWERSkeep the load...

What is the most important reason to do a vehicle inspection? - ANSWERSSafety What things should you check during a trip? - ANSWERSGauges, senses, tires, wheels and rims, brakes, lights and reflectors, brake and electrical connections to trailers, trailer coupling devices, cargo securement devices. Name some key steering system parts - ANSWERSSteering wheel, Tie rod, steering shaft, power steering cylinder, steering aim, spindle, steering knuckle, drag link, pitman arm, gear box, hydraulic...

Merging onto a road is safest if you? - ANSWERSWait for a large enough gap in traffic to enter the road. What three things add up to total stoping distance for your truck or bus? - ANSWERSPerception distance, reaction distance, effective breaking distance. You are checking your steering and exhaust system during a pre trip inspection. Which of these problems if found should be fixed before the vehicle is driven? - ANSWERSSteering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20 inch wh...