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You are driving a 40 foot bus at 30 mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. You should keep a safety space in front of your bus that is at least ___ seconds.
You are driving a 40 foot bus at 30 mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. You should keep a safety space in front of your bus that is at least ___ seconds.
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What is a hazard defined as?
What is a hazard defined as?
Any condition which may cause your trip to be unsafe.
What is a standee line on a bus?
What is a standee line on a bus?
It is the line that all riders must stay behind while the bus is moving.
Under what condition may your bus be towed or pushed to discharge passengers?
Under what condition may your bus be towed or pushed to discharge passengers?
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How many folding seats are allowed in a bus that is not carrying farm workers?
How many folding seats are allowed in a bus that is not carrying farm workers?
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What are the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?
What are the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?
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When must you sign the inspection report made by the previous driver?
When must you sign the inspection report made by the previous driver?
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What must you complete if you work for an interstate carrier?
What must you complete if you work for an interstate carrier?
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What should a bus driver never do while driving with riders?
What should a bus driver never do while driving with riders?
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Buses are allowed to carry less than 100 pounds of ___ in the passenger area.
Buses are allowed to carry less than 100 pounds of ___ in the passenger area.
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When arriving at a bus stop, what should you announce?
When arriving at a bus stop, what should you announce?
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If there is no traffic light or attendant, stop for a drawbridge about ___ feet from the draw.
If there is no traffic light or attendant, stop for a drawbridge about ___ feet from the draw.
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If your bus has an emergency exit door, what must it do?
If your bus has an emergency exit door, what must it do?
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Carry-on baggage can never be left in a:
Carry-on baggage can never be left in a:
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When should charter bus drivers allow riders on the bus?
When should charter bus drivers allow riders on the bus?
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Where may buses have recapped or regrooved tires?
Where may buses have recapped or regrooved tires?
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When should you check your mirrors?
When should you check your mirrors?
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To stop at railroad tracks, a bus driver should stop ___ to ___ feet before the nearest track.
To stop at railroad tracks, a bus driver should stop ___ to ___ feet before the nearest track.
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When discharging an unruly rider, what should you choose?
When discharging an unruly rider, what should you choose?
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Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?
Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?
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What types of cargo can never be carried on a bus?
What types of cargo can never be carried on a bus?
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Which statement is true about speed management and braking?
Which statement is true about speed management and braking?
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Which statement is true about managing space to the sides of your bus?
Which statement is true about managing space to the sides of your bus?
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Which action will result in the best control on a curve?
Which action will result in the best control on a curve?
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What should you never do when driving a bus across railroad tracks?
What should you never do when driving a bus across railroad tracks?
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What do curved mirrors on buses do?
What do curved mirrors on buses do?
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What do good drivers do about seeing ahead?
What do good drivers do about seeing ahead?
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When driving at night and dimming headlights, what should you do with your speed?
When driving at night and dimming headlights, what should you do with your speed?
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Buses must not carry more than ___ pounds or any one class of allowed hazardous materials.
Buses must not carry more than ___ pounds or any one class of allowed hazardous materials.
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How must baggage or freight be carried on a bus?
How must baggage or freight be carried on a bus?
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Carrying hazardous materials on a bus is:
Carrying hazardous materials on a bus is:
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What does it indicate if your bus leans towards the outside in a banked curve?
What does it indicate if your bus leans towards the outside in a banked curve?
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What happens if a bus breaks down with passengers on board?
What happens if a bus breaks down with passengers on board?
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What should you never do if you have a rider on the bus?
What should you never do if you have a rider on the bus?
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The posted speed for a turn may be unsafe for a bus because:
The posted speed for a turn may be unsafe for a bus because:
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What is the maximum distance you can stop away from a railroad crossing?
What is the maximum distance you can stop away from a railroad crossing?
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When driving a bus, you should look __ to __ seconds ahead of you.
When driving a bus, you should look __ to __ seconds ahead of you.
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When driving on a slippery road during the day, how much space should you keep ahead of you?
When driving on a slippery road during the day, how much space should you keep ahead of you?
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You should not let bus riders stand:
You should not let bus riders stand:
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When driving a bus, what should the driver avoid?
When driving a bus, what should the driver avoid?
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You must sign the previous driver inspection report only when the defects reported have been:
You must sign the previous driver inspection report only when the defects reported have been:
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While driving a bus, you should scan the road ahead, as well as:
While driving a bus, you should scan the road ahead, as well as:
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When waiting to merge into traffic, what should you do?
When waiting to merge into traffic, what should you do?
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When are you allowed to drive with an emergency exit door open?
When are you allowed to drive with an emergency exit door open?
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What is anyone or anything that may cause an unsafe condition?
What is anyone or anything that may cause an unsafe condition?
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When you arrive at a bus stop, you should announce the reason for stopping and the:
When you arrive at a bus stop, you should announce the reason for stopping and the:
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The emergency roof hatches on a bus may be left in what position?
The emergency roof hatches on a bus may be left in what position?
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When you inspect your bus, what should you ensure?
When you inspect your bus, what should you ensure?
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Riders should be reminded to take belongings with them:
Riders should be reminded to take belongings with them:
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Normally, how many seats that are not securely fastened to the bus are allowed?
Normally, how many seats that are not securely fastened to the bus are allowed?
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Study Notes
Safety Distance and Hazards
- Maintain a safety space of at least 4 seconds in front of the bus when driving at 30 mph.
- Definition of a hazard includes any condition that may compromise safety during travel.
Bus Operation Standards
- A standee line is designated for passengers to remain behind while the bus is in motion.
- If a bus is disabled, you may tow it if it is unsafe for passengers to disembark sooner.
Seat Regulations
- Buses cannot have any folding seats if not transporting farm workers.
- Carrying capacity regulations prohibit more than 100 pounds of small arms ammunition in the passenger area.
Emergency Equipment Requirements
- Required emergency equipment includes a fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses (if not using circuit breakers), and reflectors.
- An after trip inspection report is necessary for interstate carriers to identify safety-related defects.
Driver Responsibilities and Communication
- Objectively monitor passengers; unnecessary conversations while driving should be avoided.
- Upon arrival at each bus stop, announce location, reason for stopping, next departure time, and bus number.
Traffic and Railroad Safety
- Stop 50 feet from a drawbridge when no signals are present.
- A bus driver must stop 15 to 50 feet before railroad tracks.
Emergency Procedures and Safety
- Ensure carry-on baggage is secured and does not obstruct doorways or aisles.
- Charter bus drivers must not allow passengers onboard until the scheduled departure time.
Tire and Control Regulations
- Recapped or regrooved tires are permitted on buses except for front wheels.
- Slow down before entering a curve and gently accelerate through it for better control.
Mirror Use and Visibility
- Regular mirror checks are part of scanning for potential hazards.
- Good drivers alternate their focus between near and far distances.
Night Driving Protocols
- Dim headlights from high to low beams while reducing speed.
Hazardous Materials Transport
- Certain hazardous materials can be transported under specific conditions; however, irritating substances or tear gas are completely prohibited.
Bus Breakdown Handling
- If a breakdown occurs, a bus may be towed to safely discharge passengers.
- Never fuel your bus in a closed building while passengers are present.
Speed and Space Management
- The posted speed limit for turns might not be safe for bus operation; adjust accordingly.
- Look ahead 12-15 seconds in advance while driving for better road awareness.
Passenger Guidance
- Ensure riders do not stand in front of the standee line at any time.
- Remind passengers to take their belongings with them before the bus stops completely.
Inspection Protocol
- Sign off the previous driver’s inspection report only after confirming repairs have been made.
- Check that all riders' signaling devices are operational during bus inspections.
Emergency Exit Guidelines
- Emergency exit doors must remain closed when the bus is in operation; they should never be left open while driving.
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