Section 4 Flashcards
Name some things to check in the interior of a bus during a Vehicle inspection.
Each handhold and railing.
Floor covering.
Signaling devices, including the restroom emergency buzzer
Emergency exit handles.
The seats must be safe for riders.
Never drive with an open emergency exit door or window. The “Emergency Exit” sign on an emergency door must be clearly visible. If there is a red emergency door light, it must work. Turn it on at night or any other time you use your outside lights.
What are some hazardous materials you can transport by bus?
small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D,
emergency hospital supplies, and drugs.
Small amounts of some other hazardous materials if the shipper cannot send
them any other way.
What are some hazardous materials you can’t transport by bus?
Division 2.3 poison gas, liquid Class 6 poison, tear gas, irritating material.
More than 100 pounds of solid Class 6 poisons.
Explosives in the space occupied by people, except small arms ammunition.
Labeled radioactive materials in the space occupied by people.
More than 500 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class.
What is a standee line?
two-inch line on the floor or some other means of showing riders where they cannot stand.
Does it matter where you make a disruptive passenger get off the bus?
Yes. You must ensure this rider’s safety as well as that of others. Don’t discharge such riders where it would be unsafe for them. It may be safer at the next
scheduled stop or a well-lighted area where there are other people.
How far from a railroad crossing should you stop?
Not more than 50’ and not less than 15’
When must you stop before crossing a drawbridge?
Stop at drawbridges that do not have a signal light or traffic control attendant.
Describe from memory the “prohibited practices” listed in the manual.
Avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary.
Never refuel in a closed building with riders on board.
Don’t talk with riders, or engage in any other distracting activity, while driving.
Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless getting off would be unsafe. Only tow or push the bus to the nearest safe spot to discharge passengers.
The rear door of a transit bus has to be open to put on the parking brake.
True or False?
False
