6 Flashcards
What’s your most important concern when operating a vehicle used for transporting the public
Passenger safety
In addition to checking the left-side mirror where should you look before leaving the curb?
Shoulder check the road, make sure passengers are stable
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?
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Should you turn on the vehicles signal lights before you’re ready to leave the parking position?
You turn off your flashing lights and draw in your stop sign when your passengers are safe inside or across the road
What are some clues you can use to avoid a collision when passing parked vehicles?
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Watch for :
- Vehicles pulling into traffic
- Doors opening suddenly
- Pedestrians stepping out from between cars
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?
Stop in a location that allows other drivers to see your vehicle from a distance of at least 85 meters in front and behind.
What width of roadway must be left unoccupied by and beside the bus when stopping to take on or let off passengers?
As space on the left for traffic to pass of at least 10 ft
Is it allowable for you to collect a fare or make change while the vehicle is in potion?
Anytime a vehicle is moving you may not collect fares, make change and take on or let off passengers
In a sedan-type vehicle , how many passengers may occupy the front seat in addition to the driver? I’m
Up to 2 on the right side if there’s room enough for you to operate the vehicle safely
Are passengers permitted to stand on a bus and if so where?
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
As the driver of a commercial vehicle under which conditions are you permitted to refuse to transport or carry persons?
If the passenger is smoking,
Using profane or offensive language
Acting disorderly or being offensive to other passengers
Is it necessary to have working lights that illuminate the passenger aisle of a bus?
Yes aisle lights are mandatory In busses with a capacity of 12 or more and must be kept on between sunset and sunrise
At what times of the day are inside lights in public transport vehicles to be illuminated
Aberdeen hours of sunset and sunrise
What action would you take if the commercial passenger vehicle you are driving broke down and you could not continue the trip?
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.
What precautions must be taken when refueling public passenger vehicles?
Not while the engine is running or the radio is on.
Or any flame is present.
What’s the minimum safety equipment you’re required to carry in a commercial transport vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 12
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
Who’s responsible for ensuring that safety equipment is available and working
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What are the 4 baggage restrictions that apply to baggage on a bus?
Where are 4 places luggage can be carried
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
What are the smoking restrictions for drivers of public or limited passenger vehicles
It is illegal to smoke in any motor vehicle with passengers under 16
How often is it necessary to test brakes on a school bus?
Test your brakes every day
When a school bus has a defect can you operate it before it has been fixed?
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
Can any school bus be fueled while the engine is running or with passengers inside?
Never
How many signs that read school bus must be displayed on a vehicle operating as a school bus?
Two signs clearly saying school bus front and rear of the school bus
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
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
