CDL · School bus (CDL)
What is the general guidance on putting a school bus in reverse?
Correct answer: It is strongly discouraged and should be a last resort.
Answer options
- AIt is always safe as long as the driver is careful
- BIt is strongly discouraged and should be a last resort Correct
- CIt is recommended as a routine way to turn around
Why
Reversing greatly increases the chance of a collision, so a school bus should be backed only when there is no other safe way to move it. If backing cannot be avoided, post a lookout, check the mirrors constantly, and back slowly.
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Topic: School bus (CDL) License: CDL
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