Passenger Endorsement Flashcards
One reason for you to sign a previous driver’s vehicle inspection report is if:
Reported defects are certified to have been repaired.
You should only sign a previous inspection report if defects were either noted and certified
to have been repaired or if repairs were not needed.
Keeping emergency equipment on a bus is:
Required by law.
Commercial vehicles must be equipped with the appropriate emergency equipment.
Equipment should include a fire extinguisher, emergency reflectors, and spare fuses, if
applicable.
Before driving, access panels should be:
› Closed.
You should always inspect the outside of your bus before driving. During this inspection,
make sure to close all emergency exits and access panels.
The emergency exit door:
› Should never be open while the bus is being driven.
Check all emergency exits before operating a bus. Never drive a bus with an open
emergency exit door or window.
Emergency exit signs:
Should be clearly visible and identifiable.
The emergency exit signs on a bus must always be clearly visible. The emergency door light
must work properly, if applicable.
The stairwell of a bus:
Must remain clear at all times.
The aisles and stairwell of a bus must be kept clear at all times. Do not let passengers use
these areas to store additional baggage.
Carry-on luggage should be:
Secured in a way that allows the driver to move freely and easily.
On a bus, all baggage and freight must be stored in a manner that allows the driver to move
freely and easily; allows riders to exit by any window or door in the event of an emergency;
and protects riders from injury if the items fall or shift.
Before driving a bus that has been parked for a few days, a driver:
Should do a walkthrough inspection to make sure no damage has occurred since the last
trip.
People sometimes damage unattended buses. Before beginning a trip, a bus driver should
check the interior of a bus to verify that key systems are in good condition for rider safety.
____ cannot be transported on a bus in a space occupied by people.
Radioactive materials
While some hazardous materials may be transported by bus under specific conditions,
labeled radioactive materials must never be carried in the space occupied by people.
Baggage and freight should be stored in a way that:
Protects riders from injury if items fall or shift.
On a bus, baggage and freight must be stored in a way that allows the driver to move freely
and easily; allows passengers to exit via any window or door in the event of an emergency;
and protects riders from injury if items fall or shift.
Buses may carry:
Small arms ammunition.
Small arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs are
permitted to be transported by bus. Most other kinds of hazardous materials may not be
carried on buses.
Small amounts of a hazardous material may be transported on a bus if:
There is no other way to transport the material.
Small amounts of hazardous materials may be carried on a bus if there is no other way to
transport them. However, there are certain categories of materials that may not be carried
on a bus in any quantity.
When carrying multiple classes of approved hazardous materials on a bus, no more than a
combined total of ____ of the materials may be transported at once.
500 pounds Buses may carry no more than 500 total pounds of hazardous materials, including no more than 100 pounds of any one class of material.
If a person is boarding a bus while carrying a container of gasoline, the driver should:
Not allow the gasoline container onto the bus.
A bus driver should not allow passengers to bring common hazards, such as gasoline or car
batteries, onto their bus.
The standee line:
Is a line on the floor of a bus that passengers may not cross.
While a bus is traveling, passengers may not stand any farther forward than the rear of the
driver’s seat. To mark this barrier, a bus that is designed to allow passengers to stand must
have a two-inch line on the floor (or some other means of showing passengers where they
cannot stand). This is known as the standee line.
When arriving at a destination, it is best to remind exiting passengers to take their carry-on
bags with them:
› Before you stop the bus.
Before a bus is brought to a complete stop at its destination, it is best for the driver to
remind exiting passengers to take their carry-ons with them.
If driving a charter bus, a driver should:
Not allow passengers to board until the scheduled departure time.
To help prevent theft or vandalism, charter bus drivers should not allow passengers to board
the vehicle until the scheduled departure time.
If you are transporting a drunk passenger, you should:
Wait until you are at an appropriate area, such as a stop or well-lit area, to have them exit
the bus.
If a passenger is drunk and disruptive, you are still responsible for their safety. They should
be discharged in a safe location, which may be the next scheduled stop or another well-lit
area where other people are present.
In general, a disabled bus with passengers still on board:
Should not be pushed by another bus.
A disabled bus with riders on board should not be towed or pushed by another vehicle,
unless it would be unsafe for the passengers to exit the bus in the location where it is
stranded. If that is the case, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe location for
passengers to exit the bus.
If you are approaching a drawbridge that does not have a signal light or traffic control
attendant, you should:
Stop, look, and make sure the bridge is completely closed before proceeding.
A bus should always stop at any drawbridge that is not controlled by a signal light or traffic
control attendant. Stop at least 50 feet before the draw of the bridge, and make sure that it
is completely closed before crossing.
Buses must never carry:
Tear gas.
While some kinds of hazardous materials may be carried on a bus under certain conditions,
tear gas and irritating materials must never be carried. Small arms ammunition labeled
ORM-D and emergency medical supplies are permitted.
After a bus trip is completed, the vehicle:
Should be inspected
Buses should be inspected at the end of every trip. Key safety items could have been
damaged by passengers, so an inspection allows these damages to be repaired before
another trip is made.
When inspecting the interior of a bus, you should:
Make sure emergency exits are easy to use.
When inspecting the interior of a bus, you must make sure everything is safe and in proper
working condition. Make sure emergency exits are properly marked and easy to use.
When inspecting the interior of a bus, you should:
Check every handhold.
When inspecting the interior of a bus, you must make sure everything is safe and in proper
working condition. Take the time to ensure every handhold and railing is securely in place
and safe to use.
When inspecting the interior of a bus, you should:
Check all signaling devices.
When inspecting the interior of a bus, you must make sure everything is safe and in proper
working condition. Make sure all signaling devices, such as bathroom emergency buzzers,
work properly.
Conversing with passengers, refueling the bus while passengers are on board, and allowing the
bus to be towed while passengers are on board are considered:
Prohibited practices.
Bus drivers should not engage in conversation with passengers, fuel a bus while passengers
are on board, or tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle. These are all
considered to be prohibited practices.
A bus driver does not need to stop when approaching:
A streetcar crossing.
When approaching a railroad crossing while driving a bus, you must stop between 15 and 50
feet from the nearest track to look and listen for any approaching trains. Only proceed once
you are certain that there are no approaching trains. You do not need to stop at streetcar
crossings; if a police officer or flagger is directing traffic; if there is a green traffic signal at
the crossing; or at crossings marked “exempt” or “abandoned.”
Once passengers have boarded your bus, you should:
Allow the passengers time to sit or brace themselves before you begin to drive.
You should start and stop as smoothly as possible to help prevent passenger injury. After
passengers have boarded your bus at a stop, you should allow them time to be seated or to
brace themselves before you begin driving.
If a bus has a brake and accelerator interlock system, the system should:
Never be used in place of the parking brake.
Urban transit buses may have a brake and accelerator interlock system, which applies the
brakes and holds the throttle in an idle position while the rear door is open. This system
should not be used as a substitute for the parking brake.
When inspecting the interior of a bus, you should:
› Make sure the seats are fastened securely.
When inspecting the interior of a bus, you must make sure that everything is safe and in
proper working condition. Ensure that all seats are properly fastened to the bus and safe to
be used by riders.
Fueling a bus while passengers are on board is:
Not permitted.
A bus should not be refueled while passengers are on board unless it is absolutely necessary
to do so. In particular, a bus with riders on board should never be refueled inside an enclosed
building.
On a bus, carry-on baggage should be stored:
In a manner that allows riders to exit through any window or door in an emergency.
The aisles and stairwells of a bus should always be kept clear. Luggage and freight must be
placed in a location that allows passengers to exit through any window or door in the event
of an emergency.
At stops, a driver should:
Warn exiting passengers about potential hazards.
At bus stops, drivers should warn passengers about potential hazards. This may include
warning them to watch their step when exiting the bus by way of lowered stairways.
A disruptive passenger should be:
Discharged at the next bus stop.
Even if a passenger is disruptive, a bus driver is still responsible for their safety. The
passenger should be discharged in a safe place, either at the next scheduled stop or in
another well-lit area where other people are present.
Before operating a bus, you should ensure that it is safe by:
Reviewing the inspection report left by the previous driver.
A bus must always be inspected before it is driven. The inspection process must include a
review of the inspection report made by the previous driver. You should operate the vehicle
only if defects listed on the inspection report have been certified as repaired or as not
needing to be repaired.
When passengers ride a bus:
There should be no obstacles in the aisle.
Do not allow passengers to leave any items in an aisle while the bus is moving. Aisles and
stairwells should always be free of obstructions.
Many carriers have passenger and safety rules. To avoid issues with passengers reacting to
these rules, you should:
Explain the rules at the start of the trip.
Many charter and intercity carriers have rules about passengers smoking, drinking, and using
music players while on the bus. Explaining passenger rules at the start of a trip is often an
effective way to avoid trouble later on.
When approaching a drawbridge that is controlled by a traffic signal, you may proceed:
If the signal is green.
If approaching a drawbridge that is controlled by a traffic signal displaying a green light, you
may slow down and proceed without stopping.
If a bus has stopped at an intermediate stop or its final destination, passengers should be told:
The location.
When stopping a bus at either an intermediate stop or its final destination, the driver should
announce the location of the stop, the reason for stopping, the next departure time, and the
bus number.
When re-entering traffic after a bus stop, you should:
Wait for a gap large enough to allow you to accelerate and merge with traffic.
When driving a bus, you should be mindful of the size of the gap that your vehicle will need
to merge into traffic after making a stop. Wait for a gap of the necessary size to open in
passing traffic before re-entering the main road.
A posted speed limit for cars:
May be too fast for buses.
Particularly on curves, the maximum posted speed limit may be safe to be driven in a car but
too fast to be driven in a bus. Be especially careful when the road has been made slippery by
rain or snow.
Bus accidents most frequently occur:
› At intersections.
Bus accidents most commonly occur at intersections. Use special caution when driving
where you may encounter an increased number of vehicles and pedestrians.
