CDL · School bus (CDL)
Measured from its front bumper, the danger zone ahead of a school bus can stretch up to what distance?
Correct answer: 30 feet.
Answer options
- A30 feet Correct
- B20 feet
- C50 feet
Why
Depending on the size and design of the bus, the danger zone in front of it may reach as far as 30 feet, and the first 10 feet nearest the bumper are the most dangerous. Along each side and behind the bus, the zone usually extends about 10 feet.
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