CDL · School bus (CDL)
Which two things deserve most of the credit for the excellent record of school buses in carrying children safely?
Correct answer: The drivers and the buses themselves.
Answer options
- APolice patrols and the buses themselves
- BThe drivers and the buses themselves Correct
- CRoad conditions and the buses themselves
Why
School buses are built for safety, with bright yellow paint, flashing red lights, stop arms, extra mirrors, padded seat backs that absorb crash energy and bodies that resist crushing. Their drivers are also screened and given thorough safety training, so the people at the wheel and the vehicles together explain the record.
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Topic: School bus (CDL) License: CDL
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