CDL · School bus (CDL)
If there is enough time, what should a school bus driver do before deciding whether to evacuate?
Correct answer: Call the dispatcher and explain what is happening.
Answer options
- AWait for the police to arrive before taking any action
- BCall the dispatcher and explain what is happening Correct
- CEvacuate at once, no matter what the situation is
Why
Recognizing the hazard comes first, and when time permits the driver should call dispatch and describe the emergency before choosing to evacuate. Unloading students without weighing the actual danger can expose them to even greater risk.
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Topic: School bus (CDL) License: CDL
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