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Question 1) Riders should be reminded to take belongings with them:

A) when you are only several miles from your destination. B) before bringing the bus to a complete stop. C) when the bus comes to a complete stop.

Question 2) When you are driving too fast on a banked curve, your bus will:

A) feel a little heavier. B) lean toward the inside. C) lean toward the outside.

Question 3) Which of these statements about hazards is true?

A) B) car with out-of-state license plates is a hazard because that state maynot have inspection laws. C) Movement inside a parked car could mean that a person is about to stepout of it. D) lf you can see any part of another vehicle, assume the driver sees you.

Question 4) If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline aboard your bus, youshould:

A) not allow rider to do it. B) put the battery or gasoline in the cargo compartment. C) tell the rider to sit in the rear of the bus.

Question 5) Your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to a safespot to discharge the passengers only:

A) if the distance is less then 1 mile. B) by another bus with its 4-way flashers on. C) if getting off the bus sooner would be unsafe.

Question 6) Your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to a safespot to discharge passengers only if:

A) the distance is less than 1 mile. B) getting off the bus sooner would be unsafe. C) a police officer or rescue crew is present.

Question 7) Which of the following lists the three types of emergency equipment that you must have on your bus?

A) Reflectors, fire extinguisher, tire repair kit. B) Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses unless equipped with circuitbreakers, reflectors. C) First aid kit, spare electrical fuses unless equipped with circuitbreakers, fire extinguisher.

Question 8) While driving a bus you should:

A) Scan interior of your bus as well as the road ahead, to the side and tothe rear. B) Focus your attention immediately to the side of your bus. C) Scan the road 5 to 7 seconds ahead.

Question 9) When you inspect your bus, make sure that:

A) closed access panels are open. B) rider signaling devices are working. C) emergency exit handles have been removed.

Question 10) You may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition or emergency hospitalsupplies on a bus. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not bemore than _____ pounds.

A) 100 B) 300 C) 500

Question 11) The posted speed for turns:A. is the safe speed for a bus.

A) may be unsafe for a bus. B) may be too slow for bus. C) is the safe speed for a bus.

Question 12) standee line on a bus:

A) indicates where you should stand when you are talking to the passengers. B) is required when carrying less then 15 riders. C) is the line that all riders must stay behind while the bus is moving.

Question 13) Charter bus driver should NOT allow riders on the bus until:

A) departure time. B) all scheduled passengers have arrived at the station. C) all baggage has been loaded.rnrn

Question 14) You must sign the inspection report made by the previous driver only when:

A) Some of the repair has not been made. B) The driver full filled out the report is present. C) Defects reported have been certified as repaired or not needing repair.

Question 15) Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

A) Stopping time increases one second for each 10 mph over 20 mph. B) You need about four times as much stopping distance at 40 mph as at20 mph. C) The total stopping distance of the bus is the distance it takes to stoponce the brakes are put on.

Question 16) What are three factors to consider when calculating braking distance?

A) Driver reaction distance, vehicle braking distance, total stoppingdistance. B) Driver reaction distance, vehicle reaction distance, total stoppingdistance. C) Driver reaction distance, vehicle braking distance, vehicle reactionDistance.

Question 17) When you arrive at the 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, ET D) for next destination, and the bus number.

Question 18) Which of the following type of cargo can be carried on a bus?

A) Small arm ammunition labeled ORM-D. B) Labeled radioactive materials. C) Explosive class 6.

Question 19) Space management means to leave a cushion of air around the vehicle at alltimes. You need space all around your vehicle:

A) In front, to the sides and on top. B) In front, to the sides and to the rear. C) In front, to the sides and underneath.

Question 20) The maximum distance you should stop away from a railroad crossing is:

A) 20 feet. B) 50 feet. C) 70 feet.

Question 21) To stop for the railroad tracks, you should stop________ feet before the nearesttrack.

A) 5,20 B) 10,35 C) 15,50

Question 22) Which of the following type of cargo can never be carried on a bus?

A) Small arms ammunition labeled ORNM-D. B) Irritating materials or tear gas. C) Labeled radioactive materials.

Question 23) Visibility is affected by the time of the day (dawn or dusk) and by poor weather.If you are having trouble to see other vehicles, you must assume they are having trouble to see you. What you should do in such a situation?

A) Use low beam. B) Use high beam. C) Use horn.

Question 24) It is best to wear your seat belt:

A) Only when you will be driving over 35 mph. B) Only on sand, gravel, or ice covered roads. C) At all times for safety.

Question 25) While driving a bus how far ahead you should look?

A) 3-6 seconds B) 7-10 seconds C) 12-15 seconds

Question 26) You work for different state area. You must complete the after-trip inspectionreport that specifies:

A) any problem that would affect safety or result in breakdown. B) fuel usage, distance travel, mileage for this trip. C) any problem that occur with rider.

Question 27) You are driving a 30-foot bus on a highway. The road is dry and visibility isgood. The distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you should not be less,than ___ seconds:

A) 3 B) 4 C) 5

Question 28) Which of these most affects the amount of traction your bus has?

A) The size of the tires. B) The drive wheels. C) The type and condition of the road surface.

Question 29) When braking, a bus will have the most traction when:

A) The wheels are rolling, just short of locking. B) The wheels are locked. C) The emergency brake is applied.

Question 30) When should you 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.

Question 31) Which of these statements about seeing ahead is true?

A) At highway speed you should look not more that 1/8-mile ahead. B) Many drivers do not look far enough ahead. C) Good drivers keep their attention on one place for 12 to 15 seconds at a time.

Question 32) Buses are allowed to carry less then 100 pounds of ______ in the passenger area.A. small arms ammunition (ORM-D).

A) labeled radioactive materials. B) liquid class 6 poisons.

Question 33) hazard is defined as:A. another driver.

A) any condition which may cause your trip to be unsafe. B) a condition of the roadway or weather.

Question 34) Out of all spaces around your bus the most important one is:

A) To the rear. B) To the front. C) On the side..

Question 35) If you work for an interstate carrier, you must complete and after-trip inspectionreport that specifies, for each bus:

A) any problems that occurred with riders. B) any defects that would affect safety or result in a breakdown. C) fuel used, distance traveled, and mileage for that trip.

Question 36) You should remind riders to take their belongings with them if they get off thebus. It is best to tell them:

A) after coming to a complete stop B) before coming to a complete stop. C) inthe middle of the trip.

Question 37) If a bus leans on a curve, you:

A) Should increase your speed slightly. B) Are driving too fast. C) Should quickly press hard on the brake.

Question 38) Normally, how many seats that are not securely fastened to the bus are allowed?

A) 0. B) 2. C) 4.

Question 39) Which of these statements about managing space to the sides of your bus is true?

A) You should keep your bus to the right side of your lane. B) You should keep your bus to the left side of your lane. C) You should avoid traveling next to others when possible.

Question 40) If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

A) beclosed when operating the bus. B) sound an alarm when opened. C) always have a red door light on.

Question 41) Buses may carry 500 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and nomore than ____ pounds of any one class.

A) 100 B) 250 C) 500

Question 42) You are driving on a slippery road during the day. How much space does the Driver's Manual say you should keep ahead of you?

A) Add one second to the space needed in good road conditions. B) Allow one car length for every 10 mph. C) Allow much more space than needed for ideal driving conditions.

Question 43) If you have riders aboard, you should never fuel your bus:

A) Without a fire bottle beside you. B) Inaclosed building. C) Without attaching the ground cable.

Question 44) It is most dangerous to back up:A. to the left.

A) to the right. B) straight back.

Question 45) When driving a bus, you should look ____ seconds ahead.

A) 7-10 B) 3-6 C) 12-15

Question 46) 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 can stay in their seat.

Question 47) When driving a bus across the railroad tracks you:

A) Do not have to stop but must slow down on tracks where a crossing gate on a upright position. B) May sometime stop within 75 feet of the tracks. C) You should never change gear on a bus with a manual transmission.

Question 48) How many folding aisle seats are allowed in a bus that is not carrying farm workers?

A) 0. B) 4. C) 6.

Question 49) You should always slow down and check for other vehicles at:

A) railroad crossings marked as ‘exempt. B) unattended drawbridges. C) railroad trucks.

Question 50) 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.

Question 51) When waiting to pull out into traffic, you should:

A) drive on the shoulder until you reach the speed of traffic. B) pull out slowly. C) always wait for the proper gap.

Question 52) Which of these statements about seeing ahead is true?

A) Good drivers shift their attention back and forth, near and far. B) At highway speeds, you should look 3 – 5 seconds ahead of you. C) Good driver keep their attention on one place for 12 – 15 seconds at aTime.

Question 53) Carry-on baggage:

A) should always be inspected by the driver as it is carried onto the bus. B) can never be left in a doorway or an aisle. C) always needs to be stored in the overhead compartments or underthe seats.

Question 54) You should not let riders stand:

A) in front of the standee line. B) within two feet of an emergency exit. C) between the wheel wells.

Question 55) bus may carry baggage and freight only if it is:

A) Stored in a separate baggage or freight compartment. B) Own by riding passenger. C) Secured and of the way of any exit.

Question 56) If your bus is NOT equipped with circuit breakers, you must always have spare:

A) electrical fuses. B) fire extinguisher. C) emergency equipment.

Question 57) Buses may have recapped or re-grooved tires:

A) Anywhere except the front wheels. B) On any or all the wheels. C) Only on the outside duals.

Question 58) On an urban mass transit bus, the interlock applies the:A. parking brake.

A) service brakes. B) emergency brakes.

Question 59) You are driving at night and you must dim your headlights from high to low. Howshould you adjust your speed?

A) Slow down. B) Nothing; how well you can see should not affect speed. C) Drop 5 mph until your eyes adjust.

Question 60) When you discharge an unruly rider, you should choose a place that Is:

A) near a police station. B) isolated, so he won't bother others. C) as safe as possible.

Question 61) You are driving a 40-foot bus at 30 mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. Youshould keep a safety space in front of your bus that is at least ____ seconds.

A) 3 B) 4 C) 6

Question 62) Shifting gears in a bus is not permitted when:

A) Driving down a hill. B) Crossing railroad tracks. C) Crossing a bridge.

Question 63) If there is no traffic light or attendant, stop for a draw bridge about ____ feetfrom the draw.

A) 25 B) 50 C) 100

Question 64) Which of these will result in the best control on curves?

A) Slow to a safe speed before entering curves, then accelerate slightly through them. B) Slow to a safe speed before entering curves, then coast through them. C) Maintain constant speed through curves, keeping the bus leaningSlightly.

Question 65) You are driving a 40-foot bus at 50 mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. Youshould keep at least ____ seconds of space in front of your bus to be safe.

A) 5 B) 6 C) 8

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