How far can the danger zone extend out from the left and right sides of a school bus?
- 3 feet
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
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C. 10 feet
The danger zones extend about 10 feet from each side and 10 feet behind the rear bumper. In front they may extend as much as 30 feet, with the first 10 feet the most dangerous.
Reference: AAMVA CDL Manual, Section 10.1
When the outside flat mirrors are adjusted correctly, how far behind the bus should you be able to see?
- 200 feet, or about 4 bus lengths
- 50 feet, or about 1 bus length
- 100 feet, or about 2 bus lengths
- 400 feet, or about 8 bus lengths
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A. 200 feet, or about 4 bus lengths
The flat mirrors should show 200 feet, or four bus lengths, behind the bus, along with the sides of the bus and the rear tires touching the ground.
Reference: AAMVA CDL Manual, Section 10.1
The outside convex mirrors, mounted below the flat mirrors, should let you see:
- The area directly in front of the front bumper and hood
- The students seated right behind the driver
- The top of the rear window and the roof hatch
- At least one traffic lane on each side of the bus
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D. At least one traffic lane on each side of the bus
Convex mirrors give a wide-angle view of the whole side of the bus, the front of the rear tires touching the ground and at least one traffic lane on either side. The area ahead of the bumper is covered by the crossover mirrors.
Reference: AAMVA CDL Manual, Section 10.1