CDL Bus Safety Regulations

12 Questions

What is true about the front tires on a commercial bus?

They can be regrooved or recapped as long as they have 4/32 tread depth.

What is a false statement about the bus interior?

If you use your outside lights, you don't need to turn on the red emergency door light.

What should you do with a disruptive passenger?

It may be safer to wait and discharge the disruptive passenger at the next scheduled stop.

When should you lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position?

For fresh air.

When do you not need to stop at a drawbridge?

Both A and B.

How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

15 to 50 feet.

What is the purpose of the standee line on a bus?

To help keep passenger traffic flowing in the aisle

Which hazardous material is allowed to be carried on a bus?

Labeled radioactive materials

How many passengers, including the driver, must a bus be designed to seat for the driver to need a commercial driver license?

16 or more

How far before a drawbridge must a bus driver stop if there is no traffic light or attendant?

At least 50 feet

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard either vehicle, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe

What should you do when you need to refuel the bus?

Never refuel the bus with riders on board

Study Notes

Bus Safety Regulations

A standee line is a 2-inch line on the floor that all passengers must stay behind.
Buses are prohibited from carrying tear gas and poison gas, but small-arms ammunition is allowed.
Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license (CDL) if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than 16 or more persons, including the driver.

Hazardous Materials and Drawbridges

Bus drivers must stop at least 50 feet before the draw of a bridge if there is no traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant.
If a drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant, bus drivers must slow down and make sure it's safe to proceed.

Safety Precautions

Avoid fueling a bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary, and never refuel in a closed building with riders on board.
Do not transport intoxicated passengers, talk with riders or engage in any other distracting activity while driving, or tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard either vehicle, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe.
Never drive with an open emergency exit door or window, and ensure that all seats are securely fastened to the bus.
If there is a red emergency door light, it must work.

Tire Safety

The front tires on a commercial bus must not have recapped or regrooved tires.

Disruptive Passengers

Ensure the disruptive rider's safety as well as that of others, and do not discharge them where it would be unsafe for them.
It may be safer to wait and discharge the disruptive passenger at the next scheduled stop or a well-lighted area where there are other people.

Emergency Exits

Lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position for fresh air.

Railroad Crossings

Stop your bus 15 to 50 feet before a railroad crossing.

Brake and Accelerator Interlock System

The interlock applies the brakes and holds the throttle in idle position when the rear door is open, and releases when you close the rear door.
Do not use this safety feature in place of the parking brake.

Bus Interior Inspection

Check each hand-hold and railing, signaling devices, including the restroom emergency buzzer (if the bus has a restroom), and emergency exit handles.

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle that has air brakes, is designed to seat more than 16 or more persons, including the driver, or has a gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds.
Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle designed to carry more than nine passengers.

Carry-on Baggage

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored in the aisles or block emergency exits.