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Question 1

What’s your most important concern when operating a vehicle used for transporting the public

Answer 1

Passenger safety

Question 2

In addition to checking the left-side mirror where should you look before leaving the curb?

Answer 2

Shoulder check the road, make sure passengers are stable

Question 3

As the driver of a bus, what precautions must you take when leaving a parked position where poles or sign posts are located near the vehicle?

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Should you turn on the vehicles signal lights before you’re ready to leave the parking position?

Answer 4

You turn off your flashing lights and draw in your stop sign when your passengers are safe inside or across the road

Question 5

What are some clues you can use to avoid a collision when passing parked vehicles?
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Answer 5

Watch for :

1. Vehicles pulling into traffic
2. Doors opening suddenly
3. Pedestrians stepping out from between cars

Question 6

Under what highway conditions may a taxi or bus take on or let off passengers on a highway outside the limits of a city or municipality?

Answer 6

Stop in a location that allows other drivers to see your vehicle from a distance of at least 85 meters in front and behind.

Question 7

What width of roadway must be left unoccupied by and beside the bus when stopping to take on or let off passengers?

Answer 7

As space on the left for traffic to pass of at least 10 ft

Question 8

Is it allowable for you to collect a fare or make change while the vehicle is in potion?

Answer 8

Anytime a vehicle is moving you may not collect fares, make change and take on or let off passengers

Question 9

In a sedan-type vehicle , how many passengers may occupy the front seat in addition to the driver? I’m

Answer 9

Up to 2 on the right side if there’s room enough for you to operate the vehicle safely

Question 10

Are passengers permitted to stand on a bus and if so where?

Answer 10

Not unless the licence for that vehicle allows it. The licence will have a limit for the number of standing passengers. And they can’t stand anywhere that could restrict your vision or
Movement

Question 11

As the driver of a commercial vehicle under which conditions are you permitted to refuse to transport or carry persons?

Answer 11

If the passenger is smoking,
Using profane or offensive language
Acting disorderly or being offensive to other passengers

Question 12

Is it necessary to have working lights that illuminate the passenger aisle of a bus?

Answer 12

Yes aisle lights are mandatory In busses with a capacity of 12 or more and must be kept on between sunset and sunrise

Question 13

At what times of the day are inside lights in public transport vehicles to be illuminated

Answer 13

Aberdeen hours of sunset and sunrise

Question 14

What action would you take if the commercial passenger vehicle you are driving broke down and you could not continue the trip?

Answer 14

Fix the problem or remove the danger before continuing the trip.

Make immediate arrangements to have your passengers transported to their destination with as little delay as possible.

Question 15

What precautions must be taken when refueling public passenger vehicles?

Answer 15

Not while the engine is running or the radio is on.

Or any flame is present.

Question 16

What’s the minimum safety equipment you’re required to carry in a commercial transport vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 12

Answer 16

School busses must have:
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Flares or flags

Passenger vehicles with seating cap of more than 12 must have an emergency exit door or window,

Vehicles with seating cap of more than 10 must carry warning devices such as flags or flares

Question 17

Who’s responsible for ensuring that safety equipment is available and working

Answer 17

A

Question 18

What are the 4 baggage restrictions that apply to baggage on a bus?
Where are 4 places luggage can be carried

Answer 18

Cargo must be carried :
In overhead racks 
Stored under the seats and against a barrier which prevents forward movement
In a separate compartment 
On a passengers lap

It must not block or partially block any aisle or exit
It shouldn’t be loaded in a way that
1. Blocks drivers view
2.blocks emergency equipment
3.interferes with movements of drivers arms or legs
4.hinders safe operation of bus

Question 19

What are the smoking restrictions for drivers of public or limited passenger vehicles

Answer 19

It is illegal to smoke in any motor vehicle with passengers under 16

Question 20

How often is it necessary to test brakes on a school bus?

Answer 20

Test your brakes every day

Question 21

When a school bus has a defect can you operate it before it has been fixed?

Answer 21

You must report any defect or deficiency that could make your vehicle unsafe in a report in writing and it must be given to the carrier you work when you find it or at the end of the day.

If an inspector or peace officer finds that a bus is unfit, you cannot operate it as a bus until it has been fixed

Question 22

Can any school bus be fueled while the engine is running or with passengers inside?

Answer 22

Never

Question 23

How many signs that read school bus must be displayed on a vehicle operating as a school bus?

Answer 23

Two signs clearly saying school bus front and rear of the school bus

Question 24

In addition to the regular outside rear-view mirrors what type of mirror must be installed on can-over or forward-control type school busses

Answer 24

A mirror to observe the entrance door for watching passengers get on or off.

A convex mirror at the front to give you a good view of the roadway immediately in case passengers may be crossing directly in front of the bus

Question 25

As the driver of a school bus can you allow anyone to stand

Answer 25

If the bus has a standing licence

Of which the capacity is clearly displayed

Question 26

How often are school bus drivers required to wash the floor of the bus with disinfectant

Answer 26

The floors must be washed at least once a week

Question 27

Can school bus drivers start the bus moving before everyone has seated

Answer 27

A

Question 28

Can a person be allowed to board or leave the school bus other than from the right side?

Answer 28

Right side only.

Question 29

When can ambulance drivers use their lights

Answer 29

When the ambulance is responding to an emergency call

Question 30

When driving an emergency vehicle what 3 conditions must you take into account before speeding or driving through stop signals and traffic lights

Answer 30

1. Condition and use of a highway
2. Amount of traffic that’s on or is expected to be on the highway
3. The seriousness of the emergency you’re responding to