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Federal regulations set an axle weight limit of _____ pounds on a tandem axle that is four feet apart.
34,000 lbs
What is a big problem for a bus with low ground clearance?
humps, or dips in the road
What is a great rule for backing a straight bus?
Avoid backing whenever you can. When you have to back, here are a few simple safety rules: start in the proper position, look at your path, use mirrors on both sides, back slowly, back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible, and use a helper whenever possible.
To prevent theft and vandalism on a charter bus,
do not allow riders on the bus until departure time
At drawbridges with no signal you must stop at least:
50 feet before the draw of the bridge
A straight vehicle weighing 20,000 pounds which hauls 20 passengers falls into which CDL class:
class c
How are buses to handle most railroad grade crossings?
Stop your bus between 15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings. Listen and look in both directions for trains.
When pulling out of a bus stop,
watch for tree branches and poles
A bus may carry baggage or freight only if it is secured so that:
avoid damage and: allow the driver to move freely and easily, allow riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency, and protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift.
Prohibited practices on the bus include:
Avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary, never refuel in a closed building with riders on board, don't talk with riders or engage in any other distracting activity while driving, and do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle unless getting off would be unsafe.
true or false?
You can carry any hazardous materials on your bus as long as they are properly labeled.
False
Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs that are properly labeled. You can carry small amounts of some other hazardous materials if the shipper cannot send them any other way. Most hazardous material may not be carried on a bus.
What are the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?
Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, and emergency reflectors
n general, standees on a bus are not permitted:
in front of the standee line
You must put a loaded bus into motion from a stopped position on a steep upgrade. What is the best technique to follow when you have a bus with a manual transmission?
Slowly release the clutch while releasing the parking brakes
If a passenger is drunk or disruptive, you may
ensure this rider's safety as well as that of others. Don't discharge such riders where it would be unsafe for them. It may be safer at the next scheduled stop or a well-lighted area where there are other people.
Do to the extreme size of a bus, the driver must watch for:
clearance your bus needs and watch for poles and tree limbs at stops.
Rules require shippers to mark containers of hazardous materials with
materials name and id label and hazard label
You may sometimes haul small arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies on a bus. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than _____ pounds.
500 lbs
Always check the interior of the bus before driving to ensure rider safety. What are you looking for?
Aisles and stairwells should always be clear. The following parts of your bus must be in safe working condition: The "Emergency Exit" sign on an emergency door must be clearly visible, the seats must be safe for riders and securely fastened to the bus, among others.
When do you sign post inspection reports?
After it is certified and there are no repairs needed