Emergency Equipment
How many triangles are required on each bus?
3 Triangles
True or False: If the railroad crossing says "exempt", you can drive over them without stopping.
True
What is the legal minimum of tread depth for the front tires on a school bus?
4/32"
When must a pre-trip be performed?
Daily, before your first trip of the day
True or False: Engine brakes could cause a bus to skid when used in slippery conditions?
True
Where must chock blocks be placed when deploying them?
In front of and behind the right rear outer tire
When do you activate your 4-ways when approaching a railroad crossing?
200 Feet
True or False: While inspecting the bus, you notice the coolant level is below the minimum line on the reservoir, this is acceptable and the bus can be driven normally.
FALSE
What fluids should you always inspect on a bus equipped with air brakes?
Engine oil, Transmission fluid, Engine Coolant, Power steering fluid, Washer fluid
What is the name of the proper color of a school bus called?
"National School Bus Yellow"
What needs to be done if you find a first aid kit is not tagged?
report it to management, take inventory, re-stock and re-tag kit
How close must you stop at a railroad crossing?
No closer than 15 feet, no farther than 50 feet
How many times is a school bus inspected every year?
3 times (2 state inspections and 1 school bus safety inspection)
Name all the different types of mirrors on a bus.
Cross-over, convex, flat, rearview (passenger mirror)
How many School Bus Evacuation Drills must be performed in a school year?
2 (before October 15th and before May 15th)
How many different types of emergency equipment are on a school bus?
6 (chock blocks, fire extinguisher, triangles, body fluid clean up kit, first aid kit, seatbelt cutter)
What do you do if a crossing gate comes down while you are crossing the tracks?
Keep driving, DO NOT STOP
If your ABS light is on with the engine running, is your bus considered out of service?
No, however it must be documented and reported for repair
What must be checked for on the steering linkage fasteners?
Cotter pins
True or False: School bus lights must be LED after a certain year of being manufactured?
False, lights may be LED or Incandescent regardless of year manufactured
What class fire extinguisher is required for a school bus?
Class A B C
What must you do different at a multi-track crossing versus a single track crossing?
Ensure there are no trains on ANY tracks, not just the one in front of you, check ALL rails before proceeding.
What is the legal maximum level of carbon monoxide allowed on a bus?
20 PPM (parts per million)
When should the parking brake valve pop out when performing the emergency brake bleed down test?
Between 20PSI and 45PSI
What causes brake contamination?
Leaking wheel seal