Numbers Don't Lie
The fare for adult regular passengers.
What is $2.25.
____ high in steering.
What is aim.
The two categories of accidents.
What are preventable and non-preventable.
These devices are required to be onboard as part of the pretrip inspection to be deployed in case of breakdown or accident.
What are triangles.
These prevent your bus from rolling if your brakes fail and are required any time you are off the bus; no exceptions.
What are Chocks.
8 hours.
What is the legally amount of rest time before hours of service reset.
Always look this amount of time ahead to watch for any obstructions or hazards while Keeping Your Eyes Moving.
What is 15 seconds.
Reported to first if contact made with any object or any service-disrupting disturbance.
What is BOCC.
The amount of time allowed for checking-in and a pretrip inspection before you must be off the yard.
Defined as no forward movement, look left, look right, look left again, 3 seconds.
What is a Complete Stop.
The proper following distance on a sunny day.
What is 3-5 seconds.
Rocking & rolling, head on a swivel, and anticipating other vehicles' actions are all part of __________.
What is get the big picture..
The very first step a Bus Operator does if an accident/ safety incident occurs.
What is check on and ensure the safety of yourself and your passengers
You have two of these, and cannot use the bus if they aren't working (especially if there is liquid sunshine).
What are windshield wipers.
At stations, these zebra-like paintings require you to stop no matter if there are people present or not.
What are crosswalks.
The number of minutes allowed before reporting any contact with a moving or fixed object.
What is zero. All accidents must be reported immediately with no delay.
Making sure you have space between the vehicles in front of you and not box yourself in.
What is Leave Yourself an Out.
The policy when an incident or breakdown occurs on the interstate when moving passengers to another vehicle.
What is wait for Supervisor and VDOT to block a lane for safety.
The air pressure achieved when draining the air during air brake test that sounds the low-air alarm.
What is 60psi.
After safety, the most important job we have as Transit Professionals.
What is Customer Service.
5 mph.
The maximum speed limit at any Metro Station and the bus yard.
Using the horn, signal lights, eye contact, stop or slow until they notice, etc.
What is Make Sure They See You.
An accident where any tire comes into contact with a raised side of the road surface that is not part of the travel lane.
What is a curb strike.
The legally allowed tread depth for rear tires.
What is 2/32 on rear tires (4/32 on steering tires).
If you do not see a green light turn green, you are required to do this as you approach the intersection.
What is Cover Your Brake.