CDL · School bus (CDL)
Measured from the rear bumper, how long can a school bus driver's rear blind spot be?
Correct answer: Up to 400 feet, depending on the size of the bus.
Answer options
- AUp to 400 feet, depending on the size of the bus Correct
- BOnly about 10 feet, just past the rear bumper
- CNo more than 100 feet, whatever the size of the bus
Why
The area a school bus driver cannot see behind the bus begins at the rear bumper and, on a large bus, can stretch as far back as 400 feet. A blind spot that size can easily hide a child or a car, so the mirrors must be adjusted with care.
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Topic: School bus (CDL) License: CDL
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