CDL · School bus (CDL)
Your school bus is trapped on the railroad tracks. What should you do with the students on board?
Correct answer: Get them off the bus and lead them as far from the tracks as possible.
Answer options
- AGet them off the bus and have them wait together right beside it
- BGet them off the bus and lead them as far from the tracks as possible Correct
- CKeep them in their seats on the bus until help arrives
Why
Evacuate every student at once and lead them well away from the bus and the tracks, walking at an angle that moves away from the rails and toward the approaching train. That keeps them clear of flying debris if the train strikes the bus.
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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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This question is part of School Buses at Railroad Crossings (13 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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