Question 1

When driving a bus you should look ______ seconds ahead.

Accepted Answer

12-15 seconds

Question 2

Which of these statements about seeing ahead is true?

Accepted Answer

Good drivers shift there attention back and forth, near and far.

Question 3

You should check your mirrors:

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Regularly as a part of your scan for potential hazards.

Question 4

Many buses have curved(Convex or spot) mirrors. These mirrors:

Accepted Answer

Make things seem smaller and farther away than they really are

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

You need about 4 times as much stopping distance at 40mph than 20 mph

Question 6

which of these will result in the best control on curves?

Accepted Answer

Slow a safe speed before entering curves, than accelerate slightly threw the curves

Question 7

You are driving a 30ft. bus on a highway. The road is dry the visibility is good. the distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you should be not less than:

Accepted Answer

4 secs

Question 8

You are driving a 40ft bus at 50mph the road is dry and the visibility is good. You should keep at least ____seconds of space in front of your bus to be safe:

Accepted Answer

5 seconds

Question 9

You are driving on a slippery road during the day. How much space does the drivers manual say you should keep in front of you:

Accepted Answer

allow "Much more space" Than needed for ideal driving conditions.

Question 10

You are driving at night and you must dim your headlights from high to low. What should you do with your speed?

Accepted Answer

Slow down

Question 11

when driving a hazard is

Accepted Answer

Anyone or anything that may cause an unsafe condition..

Question 12

You should sign the inspection report made by the previous driver only when:

Accepted Answer

Defects reported have been certified as repaired or not needing repair.

Question 13

Buses may have recapped or regrooved tires:

Accepted Answer

Anywhere except the front wheels.

Question 14

when you inspect your bus, make sure that:

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Rider signaling devices are working.

Question 15

When is it okay to drive with the emergency exit door open:

Accepted Answer

It is never okay to drive with the emergency exit door open

Question 16

you are driving a bus, the emergency roof hatches:

Accepted Answer

Maybe locked in a partly open position for fresh air.

Question 17

It is best to wear your seat belt:

Accepted Answer

At all times

Question 18

Which of the following lists the tree types of emergency equipment that you must have on your bus:

Accepted Answer

Fire extinguisher, spare electric fuse(unless equipped with circuit breakers),reflectors

Question 19

Bus may carry baggage or freight only if it is:

Accepted Answer

Secured and out of the way of any exit

Question 20

Carrying hazardous materials on a bus is

Accepted Answer

Permitted if it meets certain conditions.

Question 21

The total maximum weight of hazardous material that buses are allowed to carry is ____lb:

Accepted Answer

500 lbs

Question 22

Buses are not allowed to carry more than ____ lb of any one class of allowed hazardous material:

Accepted Answer

100 lbs

Question 23

Buses are allowed to carry less than 100 lb of _____ in the passenger area

Accepted Answer

Small arms ammunition labeled ORM-D

Question 24

You should not let riders stand:

Accepted Answer

In front of the standee line

Question 25

When you are arrive at a bus stop, you should announce:

Accepted Answer

Location, reason for stopping, next departure time and the bus number.

Question 26

When driving the bus you should:

Accepted Answer

Scan the interior of the bus as well as the road ahead, to sides and to the rear

Question 27

When you discharge an unruly ruder, you should choose a place that is:

Accepted Answer

As safe as possible

Question 28

The posted speed for turns:

Accepted Answer

May be unsafe for a bus

Question 29

If your bus leans in a curve you:

Accepted Answer

are driving too fast.

Question 30

The maximum distance you should stop away from a railroad crossing is:

Accepted Answer

50ft

Question 31

to stop for railroad tracks, a bus driver should stop____ to _____ feet before the nearest tracks

Accepted Answer

15 to 50 ft

Question 32

You are driving a bus across railroad tracks:

Accepted Answer

you should never change gears if your bus has a manual transmission

Question 33

A bus must stop at least _____ ft before the draw of a draw bridge that does not have a signal light or attendant:

Accepted Answer

50 ft

Question 34

If you work for an interstate carrier you must complete an after trip inspection report that specifies for each bus:

Accepted Answer

Any defects that would affect safety or result in a break down.

Question 35

When driving a bus a bus driver:

Accepted Answer

Should never talk with riders

Question 36

If you have riders aboard, you should never fuel your bus:

Accepted Answer

In a closed buliding.

Question 37

If a bus breaks down and there are passengers aboard the bus:

Accepted Answer

May be towed to the nearest safe spot to discharge passengers.

Question 38

How many folding aisle seats are allowed in the bus that is not carrying farm workers?

Accepted Answer

0

Question 39

Carrying on baggage

Accepted Answer

could never be left in the doorway or aisle

Question 40

Which of these statements about managing space to the sides of your bus is true:

Accepted Answer

Should avoid traveling next to others when possible.

Question 41

In order to pull out into traffic you should:

Accepted Answer

Always wait for the proper gap

Question 42

Baggage or freight carried on the bus must be secured:

Accepted Answer

So any doors or windows can be used in emergencies.

Question 43

Charter bus drivers should not allow riders on the bus until:

Accepted Answer

Departure time.

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