Emergency Evacuation & Post-Crash Procedures
29 free questions, part of the School Bus (S) Endorsement CDL practice test
Most of what's tested here comes straight from the AAMVA CDL Manual, not a federal number: mandatory evacuation triggers, where to lead students for fire, railroad, hazmat, or tornado situations, and how to handle a suspected spinal injury. Federal Post-Crash Procedures topics are also covered, required under 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix D, Units D1.4 and D1.5. ELDT.io's free bank has 29 questions on this subtopic.
This topic has 29 questions, split into 2 tests of 14-15 questions each:
Questions about Emergency Evacuation & Post-Crash Procedures
When must a school bus driver evacuate, no matter what?
The AAMVA CDL Manual lists mandatory evacuation triggers, fire or risk of fire, immediate danger of collision, the bus resting in an unstable position that could shift, or being stalled on railroad tracks. If one of these applies, the driver evacuates immediately and doesn't weigh other factors first.
What role do student assistants play in an evacuation?
Per the AAMVA Manual, drivers are encouraged to assign two older, responsible students to each emergency exit ahead of time, plus another assistant with a separate duty, so the evacuation runs in an organized sequence instead of everyone rushing the nearest door at once.
What are the federally required Post-Crash Procedures topics for school bus drivers?
Under 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix D, Unit D1.4, ELDT theory training must cover specific post-crash topics separate from the evacuation steps in Unit D1.5, including securing the scene and handling the aftermath of a crash before anyone re-enters the bus.