In-Cab Check
Safe operating range on this instrument is 100 to 120p.s.i.
What is the air gauge?
This is how you perform the FIRST part of your brake test.
What is "the parking brake is UP, the gear is in "drive", step on the gas, and the bus MUST NOT move?
Besides good handwashing technique, this also helps prevent viruses such as flu and COVID
What is the vaccine?
Name any radio check
What is:
Answers vary
After this many hours, new drivers are notified to order the standard uniform
What is 650?
This item must have no large cracks, no blockage of the driver's vision, and no illegal stickers
What is the windsheld?
This is how you "put the bus to BED"
What is "BRAKE is down, ENGINE is off, DAY run is on for electric power only"?
Do this if the automated enunciator is not working on the bus
What is Call out destinations and time points
This is what you are allowed to ask if a passenger who appears healthy asks to use the lift/ramp
What is nothing?
You are not allowed to ask anything and must deploy the lift/ramp as not all disabilities can be seen
True/Flase: AirPods and other listening devices are allowed to be worn with the uniform as long as they aren't seen by the public
What is false?
These 4 lighting indicators must be tested for operation
What are the Left turn signal, Right turn signal, High Beams, and 4-way Flashers?
This is how you test for "Leak, Light, Pop"
What is "hold down the brake for 1 minute and do not lose more than 3p.s.i., then fan the brake pedal until the "low air" light comes on solid at 60p.s.i. or higher, then fan the brake pedal until the brake handle pops up between 20 and 40p.s.i."?
You are allowed to ask these 2 questions to a passenger who utilizes a service animal?
What is:
1. Is that a service animal?
2. What service does it provide?
The maximum number of people allowed on a bus
What is the number who can fit behind the yellow line?
True/False: Newly hired drivers may wear black shorts until they receive the standard blue uniforms
What is false?
This is the procedure for doing a "safe start"
What is Parking Brake on, gear in Neutral, power switch to Day Run (or Night Run), press the Engine Start button, and the ABS light cannot remain on?
This is the way to check for proper operation of the Governor
What is "start the engine, let the air pressure build up, and listen for the Governor to release at 120-130p.s.i."?
This is the date a passenger may use a summer youth pass
What is Memorial Day to Labor Day?
This is the sequence for calling in for permission to back the bus
What is: Call in and state the location, and then get out and check to ensure that it is clear behind the bus prior to backing
Between ___________ and ____________, drivers may wear shorts
What is April 15- October 15?
This is how you inspect the 4 required safety items in and behind the driver's seat.
What is "This bus has circuit breakers, and a fully charged ABC fire extinguisher, and 3 breakdown triangles that are not broken, and the seatbelt is secure and the buckle works?
This is the LAST part of the air brake test and how it is done
What is "with the parking brake DOWN and the gear in DRIVE, let the engine pull forward about 5m.p.h. and step on the foot brake, the bus stops without pulling to either side"?
The value of a validated "one ride only" Metrolink ticket
What is $0?
Where a training driver is required to be while training a new driver
What is behind the yellow line?
The earliest date in which drivers are allowed to purchase additional uniform pieces using the company allotment
What is December 31 of the year following your one year annivesary?