Miscellaneous
Speeding __ mph or more above the speed limit is a serious violation.
15
Federal and state law requires drivers to inspect their vehicles before _____ trip. *If a vehicle is found unsafe it can be put out of order*
Each/Every
What are 2 hazardous materials you cannot transport by bus?
car batteries, gasoline, poisonous gas, anything more than 100 lbs(any 1 class), explosives, radioactive materials, more than 500 lbs total of all classes
The overhead inside rear-view mirror is mainly used to monitor ___
passengers
A bus driver must stop __-__ feet before the nearest railroad track
15-50
Name 3 potential hazards
distracted drivers, debris in roadway, work zones, drop offs, on ramps and exit ramps, blocked vision, impaired drivers, confused drivers, people,
When inspecting the tires, look for at least a _/32" of tread on the front and a _/32" of tread depth on other tires.
4/32 front
2/32 all others
Many buses have curved (convex or "spot") Mirrors. These mirrors make things seem _______. Do they make things seem closer or farther?
smaller
farther away
The blind spot behind the bus may extend up to ________, depending on the length and width of the bus.
400 feet
A driver should look _______ seconds ahead of the vehicle while driving
12-15 seconds
A vehicle placarded for hazardous materials must have placards on __ sides?
4
Name at least 3 of the 8 major things to check during a pre-trip inspection.
tires
wheels & rims
brakes
steering systems
suspension system
exhaust system
emergency equipment
cargo
You should avoid fueling your bus with passengers on board. If you DO have passengers aboard, you should never fuel your vehicle in _________.
in a closed building
Name 3 things you're checking for during your Post-Trip Inspection
- Belongings left behind
- students
- open windows
- mechanical/operational problems
- damage or vandalism
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every __ feet of cargo? What is the minimum number of tie downs?
2
Define the "standee line"
Buses designed to allow standing must have a 2 inch line on the floor showing riders where they cannot stand on or in front of while the bus is moving.
When inspecting the tires it is illegal to use regrooved/recapped tires on the _____ wheels of the bus.
front
YOUR BUS IS DISABLED AND THE BUS, WITH RIDERS ABOARD MAY BE TOWED OR PUSHED TO A SAFE SPOT TO DISHCARGE THE PASSENGERS ONLY?
What is IF GETTING OFF THE BUS SOONER WOULD BE UNSAFE IF THE DISTANCE IS LESS THAN 1 MILE
You're picking students up along your route. How many feet away should you activate your "flashers" or "ambers" in an urban (city) area? And in a rural (country) area?
100
200
Inspect your tires every __ hours or ___ miles in VERY HOT weather
2 hours
100 miles
page 47 in book
The three things that add up to the total stopping distance for your vehicle are __________, ___________ and _________.
What is perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance.
The 3 types of emergency equipment that you must have on your vehicle are ___, ___, and ___.
fire extinguisher
spare fuses (at least 2)
3 reflective triangles of proper weight
When must you stop before coming to a drawbridge?
if there's no signal light or traffic control attendee. Stop at least 50 feet before the draw of the bridge.
If your convex mirrors are adjusted correctly, you should see:
- The entire side of the bus up to the mirror mounts
- The front of the rear tires touching the ground
- At least one traffic line on either side of the bus
If you are broken down on a one-way or divided highway, you should place reflective triangles at __ feet, ___ feet, and ___ toward approaching traffic.
Undivided Highway?
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic.
100 feet in front, 10 feet behind, and 100 feet behind