CDL · School bus (CDL)
Students who have to get to the other side of the road after leaving the bus are required to:
Correct answer: walk at least 10 feet ahead of the bus's right front corner, wait for the driver's signal, then cross in front of the bus.
Answer options
- Awalk at least 10 feet ahead of the bus's right front corner, wait for the driver's signal, then cross in front of the bus Correct
- Bwait at the roadside until a passing motorist waves them across the road
- Ccross behind the bus, since the driver can watch them most easily in the mirrors
Why
Students who must cross go to a spot at least 10 feet in front of the right front corner of the bumper, where the driver can see them, and wait for the driver's signal before crossing in front of the bus. They never cross behind the bus, where the driver cannot see them.
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Topic: School bus (CDL) License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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