CDL · School bus (CDL)
Besides checking it for damage, what must a school bus driver confirm about the entry door during the inspection?
Correct answer: It works smoothly and can be closed securely from inside the bus.
Answer options
- AIt works smoothly and can be closed securely from inside the bus Correct
- BIt works smoothly and can be closed securely from outside the bus
- CIt opens by itself every time the bus comes to a stop
Why
When you inspect the entry door, look for damage, make sure it opens and shuts without sticking, and confirm it can be closed tightly from inside. A door that will not shut securely from inside puts riders at risk.
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Topic: School bus (CDL) License: CDL
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