What should you be able to see if the outside convex mirrors are adjusted properly?
Answer: B
The entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, front of the rear tires touching the ground, and at least one traffic lane on either side of the bus.
Assuming that the convex mirrors are adjusted properly a driver should have visibility of 1 lane of traffic on either side of the bus, the front of the rear tires contacting the roadway, and the entire length of the side of the bus up to the mirror mounting.
Source: Alabama CDL Manual
All choices
- AFront of the rear tires touching the ground, and the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts.
- BThe entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts, front of the rear tires touching the ground, and at least one traffic lane on either side of the bus.
- CAt least one traffic lane on either side of the bus, and the entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts.
Alabama CDL School Bus Test Info
Questions on Exam
20
Passing Score
80%
Time Limit
Typically 30 minutes; varies by testing location
Age Requirements
Intrastate: 18+ · Interstate: 21+
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