The school bus "danger zone" is the area around the bus where children are at the greatest risk of being struck by the bus itself or by another vehicle. How far does the danger zone typically extend to the left and right sides and behind the bus?
A. About 10 feet on each side and 10 feet behind the bus
B. About 3 feet on each side and 5 feet behind the bus
C. Only the area directly behind the rear bumper
D. About 25 feet on each side and 50 feet behind the bus
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual §10.1.1
The danger zone in front of the school bus can extend as much as 30 feet from the front bumper. Which part of that front zone is considered the most dangerous?
A. The first 10 feet closest to the front bumper
B. The full 30 feet equally
C. Only the area beyond 20 feet
D. The area directly under the front axle only
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual §10.1.1
Who establishes the official school bus routes and official school bus stops that a driver must use?
A. The school district, and all stops must be approved before use
B. The driver, based on personal judgment each morning
C. Whichever parent requests a stop closest to their home
D. The state police department
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual §10.2.1
Why is the area immediately to the left of a stopped school bus always considered dangerous, in addition to being part of the standard danger zone?
A. Because passing traffic that fails to stop for the bus travels through that space
B. Because the fuel tank is located on the left side
C. Because the bus mirrors cannot be adjusted to cover the left side
D. Because state law forbids students from standing on the left side
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual §10.1.1
When the outside left and right flat mirrors are properly adjusted, a driver should be able to see approximately how far behind the bus?
A. About 200 feet (roughly four bus lengths) behind the bus
B. About 20 feet behind the bus
C. Only the rear bumper itself
D. About 1 mile behind the bus
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual §10.1.3
