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CDL PREP Passenger endorsement Flashcards

1
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True or false the rear door of a transit door has to be open to be put on a parking brake

A

False

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What are some prohibited practices when hauling passengers?

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Don’t talk to riders, fuel the bus or tow or push a disabled bus with riders.

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3
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When was to stop before crossing a drawbridge?

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50 feet

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4
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How far from a railroad crossing should you stop?

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Between 15 and 50 feet before the crossing

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5
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Does it matter where you make a disruptive passenger get off the bus?

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No

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The most common bus Crashes often happen:

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On interstate highways

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Crashes on curves that kill people and destroy buses are a result of

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Old buses

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8
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What is a standee line?

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A 2 inch line on the floor

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9
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What are some hazardous materials that can be transported by bus?

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Small arms, ammunition, emergency supplies, and drugs

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9
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What is the reason some hazardous materials are allowed on a bus?

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If the shipper cannot send them any other way

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10
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What are some hazardous materials you cannot transfer by bus?

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Class two poison liquid class, six poison, radioactive materials, tear gas, irritating materials

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11
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True or false the driver seat should have a seatbelt

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True

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12
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The definition of a bus is

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A vehicle designed to carry more than 15 person, including the driver

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13
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A bus driver should check the interior of a bus before driving to ensure

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Rider safety

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14
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True or false You shouldn’t ever drive with an emergency exit door

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True

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15
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True or false It is all right to allow writers to carry-on baggage in a doorway or aisle

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False

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16
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Why should a driver count the number of students getting on a bus?

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Helps to know if everyone is on the bus or safely away from it

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17
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Why is smooth handling of the transmission and clutch a safety factor on buses?

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Quick stops or sharp terms can cause injuries in passengers

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18
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Which of the following can be stored in the aisle on a school bus; Book bags and calculators and books, OR lunches and coats and jackets

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None

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19
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Students planning to get off the school bus should not get up from their seats until

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The bus has come to a complete

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20
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You should never bring your bus into the stop to pick up students until

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The students have lined up properly

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21
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What should you do before the students are allowed to start toward the bus?

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The bus should be stopped, and the door should be open

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22
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Why should you always count the number of students waiting for your approaching bus?

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You are required to make written report

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23
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Buses parked in line school should be parked so that

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No one can walk the buses

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24
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You must know the student areas on your school bus route because

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You load or unload Passengers only in designated areas and loading and unloading areas are not allowed near railroad tracks

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25
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Students have to cross the road after leaving the bus should walk

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In front of the bus so that the driver can see them

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26
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The best position for bus when students are crossing the road is

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On the right edge of the roadway

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27
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What is the only real control that you have over students leaving the bus?

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Opening the door

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28
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Employees using drugs, and alcohol have several times as many accidents

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3 to 4 times as many

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29
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Which will make you tired earlier

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You do not like what you’re doing

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30
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How do you Certified corrected defects on your pre-inspection

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Signed the previous driver report

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31
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During a preacher inspection, what are some items that you must check?

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The service brakes, brakes, steering, lights, reflectors and tires

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32
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On which wheels may buses have recapped or regrooved tires

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On all wheels except the front wheels

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33
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What are three items of emergency equipment you must have on a bus

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Reflectors a fire extinguisher, Spare electric fuses

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34
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Before driving, Who must inspect the emergency equipment

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The driver

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35
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It is illegal to transport passengers if you have consumed?

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Any intoxicating beverage within four hours

36
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May passengers leave carry-on baggage in a doorway or in an aisle

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No, there should be nothing in a doorway or the aisle that my trip riders

37
Q

What shape are hazardous materials labels?

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Diamond shaped

38
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What is the maximum weight of a hazardous materials allowed on bus?

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100 pounds

39
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What is The total weight of hazardous materials one class allowed on a bus

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100 pounds

40
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Can oxygen be carried on board by passengers

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Yes, if it’s medically prescribed for and in the possession of a passenger

41
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Can your guest be transported on a bus?

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No irritated materials May not be carried

42
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Which of these two items can be carried on a bus car, batteries or gasoline?

A

Neither one

43
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Where must passengers who are standing remain while the bus is underway?

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On buses where permitted they must stand behind the standee line

44
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If you need to discharge an unruly passenger, where should this be done?

A

At a place that is safe for them

45
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Where else should you look while driving besides the road ahead

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Also scan the interior of the bus

46
Q

How can looking ahead prevent accidents with cars going on the same direction?

A

You can see changes in the traffic flow early enough to make adjustments

47
Q

If you have to move quickly to avoid an accident, you want to know

A

Where other vehicles are around your bus?

48
Q

Which can cause the most dangerous driving condition in poor weather

A

Ice

49
Q

What is a factor that most affects the amount of traction that your bus has?

A

The type of condition of the road surface

50
Q

When backing up, which which Is more dangerous

A

Backing to the right

51
Q

One rule says that you should have how much following distance

A

At least four seconds

52
Q

When breaking when will a bus have the most traction?

A

When the wheels are rolling, just short Of locking up

53
Q

When driving down a steep hill, which is best

A

Shift down to a lower gear so that you will not use your brakes

54
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If a posted a speed is 45 mph. What is a safe speed for your bus?

A

It may be 45 mph or it could be less

55
Q

Which way will a bus lane if you’re driving too fast on a banked curve

A

It will lead to the outside

56
Q

What should you do about speed if the road becomes slippery

A

Reduce your speed gradually

57
Q

Chains are required to be installed on which wheels

A

The drive wheels

58
Q

When may a disabled bus be towed to To a safe place with passengers on board

A

Only if getting off the bus would be unsafe for passengers

59
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Are you allowed to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks?

A

No

60
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How far must you stop from a draw of a drawbridge?

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At least 50 feet

61
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You are stopped for a railroad crossing. When may you open your doors?

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You shouldn’t open your door if that helps you see and hear

62
Q

Name a situation where you must not allow your bus to be fueled

A

When in a close building with writers on board, who did it Baby?

63
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True or false As you check the outside of the bus, you should close any open emergency exits or open access panels

A

True

63
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Name some things to check the interior of a bus during the pre-trip inspection

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Parking brake, steering mechanism lights, reflectors, horn tires, and windshield wipers

64
Q

When checking the interior bus before driving it, which of the following parts of the bus must be in Safe condition

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Signaling devices, handrails, and emergency exit handles

65
Q

Our bus drivers required to wear seatbelts

A

Yes

66
Q

Is it all right to leave carry-on baggage in a doorway or aisle?

A

No

67
Q

True or false most hazardous materials cannot be carried on the bus, but some hazardous materials are allowed

A

True

68
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What are some hazardous materials you can transport by bus?

A

Small arms, ammunition, hospital supplies, and drugs

69
Q

True or false In buses designed to allow standing, you can stand anywhere you want

A

False

70
Q

What is a standee line?

A

A 2 inch line on the floor that shows riders where not to stand

71
Q

Does it matter where you make a disruptive passenger get off the bus?

A

No

72
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How far from a railroad crossing should you stop?

A

Between 15 and 50 feet

73
Q

When must you stop before crossing a drawbridge?

A

Stop at least 50 feet before the draw of the bridge

74
Q

What are some prohibited practices while operating a bus?

A

Avoid fueling with riders on board, don’t talk to writers while driving, and don’t tell or push a disabled bus with riders aboard

75
Q

True or false urban mass transit coaches may have a break break and accelerator interlock system the rear door of a transit bus has to be open to put on the parking brakes

A

False

76
Q

True or false if you work as an interstate carrier, you must complete a written inspection report for each bus

A

True

77
Q

Are recap or regrooved tires allowed on buses

A

Yes, on all wheels except the front wheels

78
Q

Before driving, who is responsible for inspecting emergency equipment

A

The driver

79
Q

What is the shape of hazardous materials labels?

A

Diamond shape

80
Q

Which pork weather condition can cause the most dangerous driving conditions

A

Ice

81
Q

If you have to swerve quickly to avoid an accident, you want to know

A

Where other vehicles are around your bus

82
Q

If a posted speed is 35 mph what is a safe speed for your bus?

A

It may be 35 mph or it could be less

83
Q

When backing up, which is more dangerous

A

Backing to the right

84
Q

What is a factor that most effects the amount of traction that a bus has

A

The type and condition of a road surface

85
Q

When breaking a bus when will it have the most traction?

A

When the wheels are rolling Just short of locking up

86
Q

What do you do about speed if the road becomes slippery

A

Reduce your speed gradually

87
Q

When driving a bus are you allowed to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks

A

No

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