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Question 1 of 50

__________ must be closed whenever the bus is in motion.

All the windows
The driver's window
The emergency window

Question 2 of 50

When must you complete an inspection report?

Before your trip.
Only if you suspect a problem.
At the end of your shift.

Question 3 of 50

Before you start to drive, make sure that carry-on baggage is NOT:

on the seats.
on passengers' laps.
in the aisles.
under the seats.

Question 4 of 50

If you are performing your vehicle inspection test on a coach or transit bus, you will have to inspect the baggage compartments and make sure that the baggage compartment doors ________ securely.

close
lift
latch

Question 5 of 50

Before you start to drive, you must inspect all of the following EXCEPT:

the parking brake.
the AM/FM radio.
the windshield wipers.
the steering mechanism.

Question 6 of 50

While crossing railroad tracks, you should _________ if your bus has a manual transmission.

upshift
coast in neutral
not shift gears

Question 7 of 50

You must have a CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement to drive a bus that seats _____ or more people including yourself.

16
21
32

Question 8 of 50

The posted speed on a curve is:

safe for buses in good weather.
safe for cars and buses in bad weather.
safe for cars in good weather.
all of the above.

Question 9 of 50

Which of the following should the driver announce at each stop or the destination?

The bus's next time of departure.
The number of the bus.
The location.
All of the above.

Question 10 of 50

Which of the following statements about the interior of a bus is FALSE?

If you turn on your headlights, you don't need to turn on the red emergency door light.
Never drive with an open emergency exit door or window.
The seats must be safe for riders and securely fastened to the bus.
If there is a red emergency door light, it must work.

Question 11 of 50

Charter bus drivers should:

have conversations with passengers.
allow riders to drink and smoke on the bus.
remind riders to take carry-ons with them whenever they get off the bus.
allow riders on the bus before departure time.

Question 12 of 50

If your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve:

the road is wet.
you have a flat tire.
you are driving too slowly.
you are driving too fast.

Question 13 of 50

Can a bus carry 100 pounds each of class 1, class 3, class 4, and class 5 hazardous materials?

Yes.
Yes, but only for short distances.
No.

Question 14 of 50

During your pre-trip inspection, you should sign the previous driver’s report only if:

the defects listed on it have been certified as either repaired or not needing to be repaired.
no defects are listed on it.
you have personally witnessed all the defects listed on the report being repaired
you know the previous driver personally and trust him or her.

Question 15 of 50

Before leaving your stop, you should:

assume that other drivers will yield to you.
make sure all the passengers are sitting down.
wait for a sufficient gap in traffic.
start to pull out as soon as you signal.

Question 16 of 50

Which of the following statements are true?

The posted speed limits are safe for all conditions.
The posted speed limits on highway on-ramps and off-ramps are safe for both cars and buses.
You must be able to stop within the distance that you can see ahead.
All of the above are true.

Question 17 of 50

If a passenger is drunk or disruptive, you may:

drop the person off at the next scheduled stop.
follow your carrier's guidelines for dealing with unruly passengers.
drop the person off in a safe, well-lit public area where there are other people.
do any of the above.

Question 18 of 50

Which of the following statements about hazardous materials is FALSE?

Shippers must mark each package of hazardous materials with the material’s name, ID number, and hazard label.
Many hazardous materials cannot be carried on a bus.
You can carry any hazardous materials on your bus as long as they are properly labeled.
Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled "ORM-D."

Question 19 of 50

Bus accidents often happen:

in parking lots.
on highways.
on roundabouts.
at intersections.

Question 20 of 50

The traffic light on a drawbridge is green. You should:

cross as fast as possible.
stop at least 100 feet before the draw of the bridge.
slow down and make sure it's safe to proceed.
stop and wait for the attendant's instructions.

Question 21 of 50

You must stop at least ____ feet from the nearest rail at a railroad crossing.

15
20
50

Question 22 of 50

Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place:

only if the distance is less than 500 yards.
only if getting off the bus would be riskier for the riders.
only by another bus with its four-way flashers on.
only by a 27,000-pound GVWR or larger tow truck.

Question 23 of 50

Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

The total stopping distance of a bus is the distance it takes to stop once the brakes are applied.
The posted speed limit will always allow you to stop safely.
You need about four times as much braking distance at 40 mph as at 20 mph.
Stopping time increases by one second for each 10 mph over 20 mph.

Question 24 of 50

A bus may carry baggage or freight in the passenger area only if it is secured and meets which of the following requirements?

The driver can move freely and easily.
Any rider can use all exits.
Riders are protected from falling or shifting packages.
All of these.

Question 25 of 50

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

rider signaling devices are working.
every handhold and railing is secure.
emergency exit handles are secure.
all of these have been checked.

Question 26 of 50

If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

not allow the rider to do it.
instruct the rider to sit next to an open window.
tell the rider to go to the rear of the bus.
have the rider pay a second fare.

Question 27 of 50

Buses may have recapped or regrooved tires:

on any wheels except the front wheels.
on any wheels.
only when the average speed will be less than 40 mph.
only on the front wheels.

Question 28 of 50

Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?

Emergency warning devices, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit.
Hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares.
Spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit.
Fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and emergency warning devices.

Question 29 of 50

On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

100 pounds.
250 pounds.
300 pounds.
500 pounds.

Question 30 of 50

You must not allow riders to stand:

within two feet of any window.
within two feet of an emergency exit.
between the wheel wells.
in front of the standee line.

Question 31 of 50

Never refuel your bus:

in a closed building with passengers on board.
with a higher grade of fuel.
without a static chain.
with any of the windows open.

Question 32 of 50

How many temporary folding aisle seats are permitted in a bus that is NOT carrying farm workers?

4
6
8
No temporary seating allowed.

Question 33 of 50

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

Only if required by company policy.
Only when you will be driving over 35 mph.
Whenever you're driving.

Question 34 of 50

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

Emergency drug shipments.
Tear gas.
Emergency hospital supplies.
Small arms ammunition (ORM-D).

Question 35 of 50

If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

5 feet
50 feet
25

Question 36 of 50

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door:

it must not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it.
it must be secured while the bus is being driven.
it must always have a red door light turned on.
all of these must be true.

Question 37 of 50

To ensure rider safety, always check the interior of the bus before driving it. What are you looking for?

The "Emergency Exit" sign on an emergency door must be clearly visible.
All seats must be securely fastened to the bus.
Aisles and stairwells should always be clear.
All of these must be true.

Question 38 of 50

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

Right after starting the lane change.
After completing the lane change.
Before and after signaling the lane change.
All of these.

Question 39 of 50

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

the next stop.
off the regular route.
as safe as possible, or the next stop.
dark and poorly lighted.

Question 40 of 50

You must be alert for road hazards so that:

law enforcement personnel can be called.
accident reports will be accurate.
you can help impaired drivers.
you will have time to plan your escape if the hazard becomes an emergency.

Question 41 of 50

Federal regulations prohibit you from operating a commercial motor vehicle if:

you're taking medications of any kind.
your ability to drive safely is impaired by illness or fatigue.
you've been sick for the past 24 hours.

Question 42 of 50

You do not have to stop _________, but you must slow down and check for other vehicles.

when a flag person (flagger) signals you to stop.
at a red light.
at a streetcar crossing.
at a railroad crossing.

Question 43 of 50

When transporting passengers on charter or intercity buses, you should explain passenger comfort and safety rules:

if a violation occurs.
if a passenger asks about them.
while on the road.
before the trip.

Question 44 of 50

When you’re pulling out of a bus stop:

passing vehicles must slow down and yield to the bus.
watch for poles and tree branches.
start moving as soon as your passengers are loaded.
you may assume that other drivers will leave you room.

Question 45 of 50

As part of your vehicle inspection test, you will have to check _________ to be sure that it is undamaged, operating smoothly, and able to be closed securely from the inside.

the fuel tank
each mirror
the battery box
every emergency exit

Question 46 of 50

You can adjust the driver’s seat:

only when the bus is stopped.
whenever you feel like it.
whenever necessary.
if you are driving slower than 25 mph.

Question 47 of 50

When you’re changing lanes, you may cancel the turn signal:

halfway through the lane change.
after completing the lane change.
at any point in the lane change.
just before the lane change.

Question 48 of 50

For you to carry allowed hazardous materials on the bus, they must be:

packaged in a red box.
kept in the luggage compartment under the bus.
properly labeled.
packaged in a yellow box.

Question 49 of 50

To prevent theft and vandalism on a charter bus:

install cameras.
do not allow riders on the bus until departure time.
collect all the valuables from the passengers.
make frequent stops to check on the bus's interior.

Question 50 of 50

Which of the following statements are true?

You can tow a disabled bus with passengers aboard only to the nearest safe spot to let them off.
You can tow a disabled bus with riders aboard only if it's dangerous for riders to get off.
Both of these are true.

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