http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1627---,00.html ( about 2/3's
down in gray section)http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1627-93708--,00.html (at the
bottom of the info article)In reviewing this 18 page study guide I found it a little more detailed
than I originally thought. The study guide covers:
Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors
Loading and Unloading
Emergency Exits and evacuation
Railroad-highway Grade Crossings
Student Management
Antilock braking systems
Special Safety Situations.
It will be important that your drivers have time to work with this study
guide before they apply for their "S" endorsement. Let me give you the "Test
Your Knowledge" questions listed in the guide.
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1. Define the danger zone. How far does the danger zone extend around the bus?
2. What should you be able to see if the outside flat mirrors are
adjusted
3. You are loading students along the route. When should you activate
your 4. You are unloading students along your route. Where should students
walk to after exiting the bus?
5. After unloading at school, why should you walk through the bus?
6.What position should students be in front of the bus before they
cross
the roadway?
7. Under what conditions must you evacuate the bus?
8. How far from the nearest rail should you stop at a highway-rail crossing?
9. What is a passive highway-rail crossing? Why should you be extra
cautious at this type of crossing?
10. How should you use your brakes if your vehicle is equipped with
antilock brakes (ABS)?
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The last information that I received is that the "S" test will contain 20
questions.