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Before starting a trip, make sure you check:
The bus’s interior must also be safe.
On an urban mass transit coach, the interlock system for the brake and accelerator is used:
Built for passenger safety.
Buses may carry:
Cartridges are less dangerous to transport than many other hazardous materials.
Which of the following statements about the roof hatches is true?
Extra ventilation.
What is the standee line?
To avoid obstructing the driver’s view.
You must stop ________ before the nearest rail at a railroad crossing.
From one to several car lengths.
If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door:
The emergency door light isn’t needed in bright daylight.
Which seats must be equipped with a seat belt?
You must stay safe so the passengers can stay safe.
To obtain a Passenger (P) endorsement, you must pass a knowledge test on:
Safety is the first priority.
Which of the following will result in the best control on a curve?
Brake now so you won’t have to later.
When are you allowed to drive with your emergency door open?
It’s for emergencies.
While a bus is in motion, the emergency roof hatches:
Extra ventilation.
If a passenger boarding your bus has an oxygen tank, are they allowed on the bus?
Several conditions must be met.
Can a bus carry explosives or radioactive materials?
Passengers must not be exposed to these materials.
Can a bus carry solid Class 6 poisons?
Solids may be less volatile than gases.
Where is the standee line in a bus?
Passengers must stay behind the driver.
Carry-on baggage:
No one should trip over it.
When driving a bus, you should look:
Thirteen seconds ahead is OK.
What could replace 3 reflective triangles for the emergency reflectors requirement?
It’s 6 and 3.
What does “ORM-D” stand for?
To be sold retail.
When entering an expressway:
Try not to stop in an acceleration lane.
While driving a bus, you should scan:
Keep an eye on your passengers.
When switching from high-beam lights to low beams:
Make sure you do not “overdrive” your headlights.
At _________, you must always slow down and check for other vehicles.
These crossings are no longer in service.
Baggage or freight carried on a bus must be secured:
It must not block passengers from leaving.
When stopping on the road to load or unload passengers, you should:
Communicate your intentions.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Music is ok.
As you check the outside of the bus:
You need to secure any opening parts.
While you’re driving the bus, can an emergency exit window be opened?
Emergency exits are for emergencies.
You are driving a 40-foot bus at 50 mph. The road conditions and the visibility are good. You should keep at least___ seconds between you and a vehicle ahead to be safe.
Do not follow too close!
Buses are not allowed to carry more than:
A relatively small amount.
On an urban mass transit bus, the interlock applies the:
Should a bus driver who is feeling sleepy start a conversation with a passenger?
Distracted driving is not necessarily safer than drowsy driving.
Which of the following statements about stopping distance and braking time is true?
x4
You’re approaching a railroad crossing. Which of the following is true?
Don’t stall on the tracks.
While driving the bus, you should:
Keep an eye on your passengers.
At a roadside inspection, your bus can be put out of service (OOS) for which of the following violations?
Anything that could endanger passengers.
When should you remind riders to take their belongings with them?
Give riders a little time to get ready.
The posted speed on a curve:
Those posted speeds are safe for cars.
When performing a pre-trip inspection of a coach bus restroom (lavatory), which of these items should you check?
Comfortable and private.
What are some common causes of bus passenger injuries?
Avoid sudden moves when you’re carrying passengers.
You are driving a 40-foot bus at 50 mph. The road is dry, and visibility is good. You should keep at least _______ of space ahead of you.
Length/10, + 1 if above 40 mph.
While you’re driving a bus:
Stay focused on your driving.
You are approaching a drawbridge that does not have a signal light or a traffic control attendant. You must stop at least _______ before the draw of the drawbridge.
Several car lengths from it.
You are driving a 30-foot bus. The road is dry, and visibility is good. You should keep at least _______ of space ahead of you.
Length/10, + 1 if above 40 mph.
Some large passenger vehicles have convex or “spot” mirrors. These mirrors:
Convex mirrors let you see more.
If you work for an interstate carrier, you must complete an after-trip inspection report for each bus you drove. What items must be in the report?
Safety is always paramount.
What is the maximum weight of hazardous materials that a bus may carry?
Many pounds.
You should not let riders stand:
They mustn’t stand next to you.
Which of the following are three types of emergency equipment that you must have on your bus?
Warn other drivers about the emergency.
Which of these statements about seeing ahead is true?
Keep your eyes moving.
You are driving at night, and you need to dim your headlights for traffic. You should:
What’s out there in the dark that you can’t see?
Buses are allowed to carry up to 100 pounds of __________ in the passenger area.
Cartridges may be OK.
In the context of driving, what is a hazard?
Something that can go wrong.
In the United States, are coach buses required to stop at weigh stations in operation?
Check the laws and regulations where you’ll be driving.
You are driving on a slippery road during the day. According to the CDL manual, you should increase your following distance by how much?
Nothing specific.
Which of these statements about managing space to the sides of your bus is true?
Maintain a space cushion around your vehicle
When waiting to pull out into traffic, you should:
Don’t assume other drivers will let you in.
A bus may carry baggage and freight only if it is:
No one should trip over it.
If your bus is NOT equipped with circuit breakers, you must always have spare:
In case one blows.
You should sign the inspection report made by the previous driver only if:
Acknowledge that all needed repairs were made
You should check your mirrors:
Check behind and to the sides of your bus.
What is one way you can fight short-term fatigue?
Kevin’s company operates buses 6 days per week. What is his limit of on-duty time when he must stop driving?
Which of the following conditions qualify for the ‘adverse driving conditions’ exception?
What should you do if your vehicle has passenger seat belts?
How should the driver seat belt be adjusted?
What is an appropriate use of a cellphone in the cab?
What can happen if you receive two phone violations in a three-year period?
What should you do if you don’t have a clear view of the tracks?
A round, yellow sign with a large “X” and the letters “RR” accompanied by a smaller rectangular sign that reads “EXEMPT” means:
What should you do if the vehicle gets hung up on the tracks and a train is approaching?