Bus Stops
When boarding passenger with wet bus steps, warn passengers and ask them to use the?
Handrails
When checking your bus in inclement weather conditions, name at least two things you would check window wipers for?
Even window clearance coverage, damaged wiper blades, lose or missing hardware
When freezing cold weather sets in which areas of the roadway freeze up first and stay frozen longer?
Bridges and overpasses, shaded areas
Layer clothing in cold inclement conditions means to?
To wear clothing that can be removed as the sun and your body warm things up, such as a water proof windbreaker, then light coat, maybe a sweater. However, do not wear restrictive clothing.
When approaching flooded streets or intersections, you should detour to a safer route if you can not see the top of the?
Curbing
When stopping at a bus stop in inclement weather, name at least two problems that passengers face which drivers need to be concerned with.
Stepping into puddling water, icy surfaces, uneven surfaces, wind, rain, hail, snow,
During cold winter conditions, if the bus heater systems are not working, write it up for the maintenance department to fix when you return from your shift. TRUE OR FALSE?
FALSE - In cold weather bus should not leave the yard for passenger comfort and certain medical conditions can be affected by cold weather.
The first rule of driving in Fog is?
If visibility is limited don't drive. If stopping distance is beyond visibility don't drive.
In extreme hot weather, drivers must keep?
Hydrated - Take a water bottle and drink regularly to avoid heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat stroke.
Braking is less effective and it takes longer to stop the vehicle if the brakes are wet? TRUE OR FALSE
True
When drainage water is at the curb, stop the bus a. before the bus stop, b. at the bus stop, or c. after the bus stop?
A. Before the bus stop
During inclement weather you must check during your pre-trip that; A. windshield wipers working properly B. Defroster and heater working properly. C Wheelchair securement tracks are clear of debris. D All of the above.
D All of the above
A built in systems that assists with braking and keeps wheels from locking up.
ABS
When stopping on icy roads and the rear of the vehicle wants to lead the bus, you should?
Put the vehicle in neutral to disengage the transmission and stop idle speed from turning drive wheels.
Hydroplaning occurs when the tire is unable to displace water on the road due to driving too _________ for the road condition.
FAST. On wet roads slow down.
Paratransit door to door service its whose responsibility to keep pathways clear of ice and snow? a. Transit Agency b. City Road Maintenance. c. Passenger or their caregiver
C Passenger or their caregiver
If windows are frosted or iced over, drivers should clear or scrape just enough area on the windshield to be able to see the roadway ahead? TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE - Driver's should not drive the vehicle until the window defroster has cleared all frost and or the driver has scraped the entire windshield and all windows that the driver must look out of to check traffic and mirrors.
On wet roads, drivers should utilize their cruise control system if provided on the vehicle. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
On inclement weather driver's should reduce their following distance how many seconds for rain?
One additional second. From a driving standard of 4 seconds in dry conditions to 5 seconds on wet roads.
What are the two driving factors that cause skidding?
excessive braking or excessive acceleration
What type of road should the driver stay on the crown and not move to the gutter when picking up passengers at a bus stop?
Icy roads with high crowns caused by multiple repaving could cause the bus to slide over the curb and into pedestrians.
During days of prolonged rain, why should drivers clean their headlight, braking, clearance, and backing light lenses?
Mud and road debris from bus or other vehicle tire spray may block or limit visibility from those lights to safely drive.
While driving in Fog, you should turn on either your fog lights or high beams? TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE. - FOG reflects the light back into the driver's eyes.
Winter Sun is closer and more direct. Therefore drivers should adjust their sun _________ and wear _____ - _____.
Visor, Sun Glasses
During a skid, drivers should turn the steering wheel; A away from the direction they want the bus to go, B in the direction they want the bus to go, C Take your hands off the steering wheel as you may sprang a finger
B in the direction they want the bus to go