Driving a bus, taxi, and limousine what is our number 1 priority?
Passengers
What's a risk of driving on Under inflated tires?
Tire fire!
Why do we have hours of service?
To prevent fatigue
When must our bus or taxi be clean?
At what distance do we need to switch from high beam to low beam
150M
What does the solid red light mean (in full)
Stop, after stopping you may turn or turn left onto a one-way street unless a sign forbids it
Which direction do we want the wind when fighting fires?
at our back
Are we allowed standing passengers?
Only if the transportation license allows it
How much damage can you have on a tire tread before it becomes defective
2.5cm (1inch)
White line markings signify traffic moving in the opposite direction. True or false?
False
What color and shape are Hazard and construction signs?
Yellow and Orange diamond shaped
When taking on or letting off passengers on the highway. What's the minimum distance you can stop that allows other drivers to see you?
85M
What is the operating range where you are not required to keep a logbook?
160KM
When letting on or off passengers on a school bus how much space do we need for other traffic to see us?
60M
Rust streaks may indicate what?
Loose wheel nuts
How long should we let the engine warm up?
3-5 Minuets unless it's below 0 it's 7-10
When travelling to Vancouver island from the mainland when I'm waiting on the ferry am I off duty?
Yes!
What's the proper braking technique with a vehicle equipped with ABS?
(In good conditions)
Hard firm press until the vehicle comes to a stop. Don't pump the brakes!
Cycle 1 Give you how many hours in 7 days and how many hours do you need to reset this cycle?
(South of 60)
70 Hours in 7 days
36 Hours consecutively to reset
When driving through large amounts of water what should you do?
Place a slight drag on the brakes (Also reduce the speed)
When must we report a defect or deficiency in writing to the carrier.
The time you find the defect or by the end of that day
Vehicles that are required to stop at uncontrolled railway crossing
School buses carrying children
Vehicles transporting Explosives, poisonous or flammable substances
Vehicles that have been used to transport combustibles, corrosive liquids or gas.
What should we do before adding ether?
Check the owner's manual to see if it's permitted
Sharp right turns with a bus, how much space do we need from the curb?
1-2M
What causes fatigue?
Driving long shifts day after day