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The posted speed on a curve is
The posted speed on a curve is
- Safe for cars and buses in bad weather
- Safe for buses in good weather
- Safe for cars in good weather (correct)
- All of the above
Which of the following should the driver announce at each stop or the destination?
Which of the following should the driver announce at each stop or the destination?
- The bus's next time of departure
- The location
- The number of the bus
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following statements about the interior of a bus is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about the interior of a bus is FALSE?
- The seats must be safe for riders and securely fastened to the bus
- If you use your outside lights, you don't need to turn on the red emergency door light (correct)
- Never drive with an open emergency exit door or window
- If there is a red emergency door light, it must work
If a passenger is drunk or disruptive, you may
If a passenger is drunk or disruptive, you may
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.
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.
Charter bus drivers should
Charter bus drivers should
Which of the following statements about hazardous materials are FALSE?
Which of the following statements about hazardous materials are FALSE?
__________ must be closed when the bus is in motion.
__________ must be closed when the bus is in motion.
Which of the following statements are true?
Which of the following statements are true?
The traffic light on a drawbridge is green. You should
The traffic light on a drawbridge is green. You should
Before leaving your stop, you should
Before leaving your stop, you should
Bus accidents often happen
Bus accidents often happen
You must have a CDL with a passenger (P) endorsement to drive a bus that seats _____ or more people including yourself.
You must have a CDL with a passenger (P) endorsement to drive a bus that seats _____ or more people including yourself.
During your pre-trip inspection, you should sign the previous driver's report only if
During your pre-trip inspection, you should sign the previous driver's report only if
If your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve,
If your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve,
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Study Notes
Speed Limits and Safety
- The posted speed on a curve is safe for cars in good weather.
- Highway on-ramp speed limits are relevant for safety; however, drivers must be able to stop within visible distance.
Communication and Announcements
- Drivers must announce the bus’s location, next departure time, and bus number at each stop.
Bus Interior Safety
- Bus seats must be safe and secured; if a red emergency door light is present, it must function.
- Using outside lights does not negate the need for the red emergency door light when moving.
Handling Disruptive Passengers
- Actions regarding disruptive passengers include following carrier guidelines, dropping off in well-lit public areas, or at the next stop.
Vehicle Inspection Standards
- During vehicle inspections, baggage compartments must ensure that doors latch securely.
- The emergency window must remain closed while the bus is in motion.
Charter Bus Regulations
- Charter bus drivers should remind passengers to take carry-ons when disembarking the bus.
Hazardous Materials Regulations
- Hazardous materials cannot be carried on buses except for small-arms ammunition labeled as "ORM-D."
- Proper labeling does not permit transportation of any hazardous materials.
Safety Procedures
- Before leaving a stop, drivers should wait for a sufficient gap in traffic.
- Many bus accidents predominantly occur at intersections.
Licensing Requirements
- A CDL with a passenger (P) endorsement is required to operate a bus with a capacity of 16 or more people.
Pre-Trip Inspection Protocols
- A previous driver's report should only be signed if the defects listed have been certified as repaired or deemed unnecessary.
Driving Behavior and Safety
- If a bus leans outward on a banked curve, it indicates excessive speed rather than environmental conditions like wet roads.
- It’s critical to slow down and ensure safety before proceeding when encountering a green traffic light at a drawbridge.
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