CDL · School bus (CDL)
At what point should a bus driver adjust the mirrors?
Correct answer: Before the bus starts moving.
Answer options
- AAfter the route is finished
- BBefore the bus starts moving Correct
- CWhile the bus is in motion
Why
Set every mirror before you pull away so that together they cover the danger zones surrounding the bus. A mirror cannot be adjusted properly once the bus is rolling, and trying would take your attention off the road.
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Topic: School bus (CDL) License: CDL
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