CDL · School bus (CDL)
A fire has started on your school bus. What should you do immediately?
Correct answer: Get the students off and lead them upwind of the bus.
Answer options
- AHave the students stay in their seats until rescuers arrive
- BGet the students off and lead them upwind of the bus Correct
- CGet the students off and lead them downwind of the bus
Why
A fire means everyone must get off the bus at once, without spending time trying to put it out. Move the group at least 100 feet away on the upwind side so smoke and toxic fumes blow away from them, or at least 300 feet if hazardous materials are involved.
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Topic: School bus (CDL) License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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