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You are driving a 30 foot bus on a highway. The road is dry and visibility good. The distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you should NOT be less than a. 3 seconds b. 4 seconds c. 5 seconds |
b. 4 seconds |
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When is it OK to drive with an emergency exit door open? a. It is never OK to drive with an emergency exit door open b. If you will only be moving a short distance c. If the temperature in the cabin is uncomfortably hot |
a. It is never OK to drive with an emergency exit open. |
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To stop for railroad tracks, a bus driver should stop _____ to ____ feet before the nearest track. a. 5;20 b. 10;35 c. 15;50 |
c. 15;50 |
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You should not let riders stand: a. in front of the standee line. b. between the wheel wells. c. within two feet of an emergency exit. |
a. in front of the standee line. |
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Your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to safe spot to discharge the passengers only: a. if the distance is less than 1 mile. b. if getting off the bus sooner would be unsafe. c. by another bus within its 4-way flashers on. |
b. if getting off the bus sooner would be unsafe. |
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If you work for an interstate carrier, you must complete an after-trip inspection report that specifies, for each bus: a. any defects that would affect safety or result in a breakdown. b. fuel usage, distance traveled, and mileage for the trip c. any problems that occurred with riders. |
a. any defects that would affect safety or result in a breakdown. |
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If you have riders aboard, you should never fuel your bus: a. without a fire bottle beside you. b. with any of the windows open. c. in a closed building. |
c. in a closed building. |
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Buses may have recapped or regrooved tires: a. anywhere except the front wheels. b. on any or all the wheels. c. only on the outside of duals. |
a. anywhere except the front wheels. |
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Carrying hazardous materials on a bus is: a. permitted if the material's container is placarded b. permitted if they meet certain conditions. c. never permitted. |
b. permitted if they meet certain conditions |
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Many buses have curved (convex or "spot") mirrors. These mirrors: a. are against the law in some states. b. make things seem smaller and farther away than they really are. c. do not need to be checked often because they show a larger area. |
b. make things seem smaller and farther away than they really are. |
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You must sign the inspection report made by the previous driver only when: a. some of the repairs have not been made. b. the driver who filled out the report is present. c. defects reported have been certified as repaired or not needing repair. |
c. defects reported have been certified as repaired or not needing repair. |
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You should check your mirrors: a. right after starting a lane change. b. as you are preparing to stop c. regularly as part of your scan for potential hazards. |
c. regularly as part of your scan for potential hazards. |
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A bus may carry baggage and freight only if it is: a. stored in a serparate baggage or freight compartment b. owned by a riding passenger. c. secured and out of the way of any exit. |
c. secured and out of the way of any exit. |
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You are driving at night and you must dim your headlights from high to low. What should you do with your speed. a. drop 5 mph until your eyes adjust b. slow down. c. nothing; how well you can see should not affect your speed. |
b. slow down. |
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While driving a bus, a bus driver: a. can only talk with riders if cruising on a highway b. should never talk with riders. c. should only allow riders to talk to you if they stay in their seat. |
b. should never talk with riders. |
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Which of these statements about seeing ahead is true. a. good drivers shift their attention back and forth, near and far. b. good drivers keep their attention on one place for 12-15 seconds at a time. c. At highway speeds, you should look 3-5 seconds ahead of you. |
a. Good drivers shift their attention back and forth, near and far. |
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When driving a bus across railroad tracks: a. you don't have to stop, but you must slow down at tracks where the crossing gates are in the upright position. b. you may sometimes need to stop more than 75 feet from the tracks. c. you should never change gears if your bus has a manual transmission. |
c. should never change gears if your bus has a manual transmission. |
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Which of these will result in the best control on curves? a. Brake all the way through curves b. slow to a safe speed before entering curves, then accelerate slightly through the curves c. slow to a safe speed before entering curves, then coast through them. |
b. Slow to a safe speed before entering curves, then accelerate slightly through the curves. |
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Buses are allowed to carry less than 100 pounds of ________ in the passenger area. a. small arms ammunition (ORM_D) b. labeled radioactive materials. c. liquid class 6 proisons |
a. small arms ammunition (ORM-D) |
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When you arrive at a bus stop, you should announce the: a. location, reason for stopping, next departure time, and the bus number b. reason for stopping, next departure time, estimated time of arrival (ETA) at next destination, and the length of time until passengers may board the bus. c. location, reason for stopping, ETA of arrival for next destination, and the bus number. |
A. Location, reason for stopping, next departure time, and the bus number. |
