Passenger Bus Test
This evaluation is to ensure you have and understanding of the basic concepts for a vehicle witha a manual transmission. You must obtain an 80% or higher prior moving on to the hands on demonstration and performance
- 1.
Before driving your bus, you must make sure it is safe. Your checks should include:
- A.
Complete brake check
- B.
Steering mechanism
- C.
Lights and reflectors
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 2.
Under what condition may buses have recapped or re-grooved front tires?
- A.
The tires may not be on the front of the bus
- B.
The tires may be on any or all wheels
- C.
Only when speeds will be less than 40 mph
- D.
Only on the outside dual wheels
Correct Answer
A. The tires may not be on the front of the bus -
- 3.
Some safety items to check include
- A.
Horn
- B.
Windshield wipers
- C.
Mirrors,wheels, and rims
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 4.
Emergency equipment on a bus consists of:
- A.
First aid and body fluid kits
- B.
Spare electrical fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers)
- C.
Reflective triangles and fire exstinguishers
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 5.
When in operation, all doors must be closed
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
It doesnt matter
- D.
Only if the speed is below 25 MPH
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
Name some things to check in the interior of a bus during a pre trip inspection
- A.
Each handhold and railing, including emergency exit handles
- B.
Floor covering
- C.
Signaling devices, including the rear door light and buzzer
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 7.
Why should you check the height of a bus before and during operation?
- A.
Buses are the same height as cars
- B.
Height clearance is not important
- C.
Bus heights are taller than most cars
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Bus heights are taller than most cars -
- 8.
When is it best to wear your seatbelt?
- A.
At all times
- B.
Only on sand, gravel, and ice covered roads
- C.
Only if the bus holds more than 25 people
- D.
Only if traveling over 35 mph
Correct Answer
A. At all times -
- 9.
When may baggage and freight be carried on a bus?
- A.
Secured so the driver can move freely and easy
- B.
Secured so any rider can use any door and window in an emergency
- C.
Secured so riders are protected from falling or shifting packages
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 10.
Which of the following types of cargo can never be carried on a bus?
- A.
Small arms ammunition labeled ORM D
- B.
Irritating materials, tear gas, or any type of liquid class 6 poisen
- C.
Emergency drug shipments
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Irritating materials, tear gas, or any type of liquid class 6 poisen -
- 11.
You should not let riders stand where?
- A.
Between the wheel wells
- B.
In front of the standee line
- C.
Within 2 feet of an emergency exit
- D.
In a space reserved for the handicapped
Correct Answer
B. In front of the standee line -
- 12.
You should never allow riders to smoke
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
It does not matter
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
While driving you should scan the interior of the bus. Also watch
- A.
The road ahead
- B.
The sides of the bus
- C.
The rear of the bus
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 14.
Riders can stumble when getting on and of the bus. You should
- A.
Caution riders to watch their step
- B.
Wait for riders to be seatedor brace themselves before moving
- C.
Starting and stopping should be smooth as possible to prevent injury
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 15.
Where should you discharge an unrulely passenger?
- A.
Near a police station
- B.
In an isolated place where he wont bother people
- C.
In the safest place possible
- D.
In a place of conveinance for you
Correct Answer
C. In the safest place possible -
- 16.
The most common bus crashes are
- A.
At intersections
- B.
Scrape of mirrors
- C.
Overhead objects
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 17.
Crashes on curves that kill people and destroy buses are usually caused from?
- A.
Excessive speed
- B.
Slippery roads
- C.
Both a and b
- D.
Buses do not crash
Correct Answer
C. Both a and b -
- 18.
To stop for rail road crossings, a bus driver should stop how far before the nearest track?
- A.
5 to 20 feet
- B.
10 to 35 feet
- C.
15 to 50 feet
- D.
20 to 65 feet
Correct Answer
C. 15 to 50 feet -
- 19.
When stopping for a draw bridge, stop a minimum of ................ feet before the bridge
- A.
50
- B.
25
- C.
10
- D.
30
Correct Answer
A. 50 -
- 20.
Things you should avoid when you have passengers on board
- A.
Avoid fueling the bus with passengers on board
- B.
Dont talk to the riders or engage in any other distracting activity
- C.
Do not push or tow a disabled bus unless getting off is unsafe. Only push or tow the bus to the nearest safe area to unload passengers
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 21.
Modern Air Brake systems combine three different systems. They are the service brake system, the parking brake system, and what other?
- A.
The emergency brake system
- B.
The foot brake system
- C.
The S-CAM brake system
- D.
The drum brake system
Correct Answer
A. The emergency brake system -
- 22.
What does the air compressor do?
- A.
It controls the speed of the air compressor
- B.
It controls the brake chambers release pressure
- C.
It controls the air pressure applied to the breaks
- D.
It controls when air is pumped into the brakes
Correct Answer
D. It controls when air is pumped into the brakes -
- 23.
Why drain water from the compressed air tanks?
- A.
The low boiling point of the water reduces braking power
- B.
Water can freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure
- C.
Water cools the compressor too much
- D.
To keep from fouling the air compressor oil
Correct Answer
B. Water can freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure -
- 24.
If your vehicle has an alcohol evaporator, why is it there?
- A.
To rid the wet tank of alcohol that condenses and sits at the bottom
- B.
To eliminate the need for daily tank drainage.
- C.
To boost the tank pressure the same way that super charges boost engines
- D.
To reduce the risk of ice in the air brake valves in cold weather
Correct Answer
D. To reduce the risk of ice in the air brake valves in cold weather -
- 25.
If your vehicle has an alcohol evaporator, what should you do everyday during cold weather?
- A.
Change the alcohol from a new bottle
- B.
Clean the air filter with alcohol
- C.
Check the oil for alcohol content
- D.
Check and fill the alcohol level
Correct Answer
D. Check and fill the alcohol level -
- 26.
The brake pedal in an air brake system:
- A.
Controls the speed of the air compressor
- B.
Always needs to be held down halfway during normal driving
- C.
Controls the air pressure applied to put on the brakes
- D.
Is connected to slack adjusters by a series of rods and linkages
Correct Answer
C. Controls the air pressure applied to put on the brakes -
- 27.
All air brake equipped vehicles have:
- A.
At least one brake heater
- B.
A hydraulic system in case the air system fails
- C.
A supply pressure gauge
- D.
An air use guage
Correct Answer
C. A supply pressure gauge -
- 28.
What does the application pressure gauge show you?
- A.
It shows you how much air you've used during this trip
- B.
It shows how much pressure you have in the air tanks
- C.
It shows how much pressure you are applying to the brakes
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. It shows how much pressure you are applying to the brakes -
- 29.
The driver must be able to see a warning before air pressure in the service air tanks falls below what air pressure?
- A.
40 PSI
- B.
50 PSI
- C.
60 PSI
- D.
80 PSI
Correct Answer
C. 60 PSI -
- 30.
The parking or emergency brake on a heavy vehicle can only be held in position by something that cannot leak away. an example would be:
- A.
Fluid pressure
- B.
Spring pressure
- C.
Air pressure
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Spring pressure -
- 31.
During normal driving, spring brakes are usually held back by:
- A.
Bolts
- B.
Air pressure
- C.
Spring pressure
- D.
Centrifugal force
Correct Answer
B. Air pressure -
- 32.
The braking power of the spring brakes
- A.
Is not affecteb by the condition of the service brakes
- B.
Can only be tested by highly trained brake service people
- C.
Depends on the service brakes being in adjustment
- D.
Increases when the service brakes are hot
Correct Answer
C. Depends on the service brakes being in adjustment -
- 33.
If your vehicle has dual pakring control valves, you can use pressure from a seperate tank for what purpose?
- A.
To release the spring emergency parking brakes to move a short distance
- B.
To apply more brake pressure if the main tank is getting low
- C.
To stay parked twice as long with your service air pressure
- D.
To balance the service brake system whenever you are parked
Correct Answer
A. To release the spring emergency parking brakes to move a short distance -
- 34.
Which of these is the first thing to do when a low pressure warming comes on?
- A.
Stop and safely park as soon as possible.
- B.
Shift to the next higher gear
- C.
Adjust the brake pedal for more travel
- D.
Open the air supply control valve
Correct Answer
A. Stop and safely park as soon as possible. -
- 35.
Your vehicle has a dual air brake system. If a low pressure warning comes on for the secondary system, this means it will take longer to stop. What should you do?
- A.
Bring the vehicle to a safe stop and continue only when the system
- B.
Reduce your speed and test the remaining system while under Xray
- C.
Reduce your speed and drive to the nearest garage for repairs
- D.
Continue at a normal speed if only the secondary system fails
Correct Answer
A. Bring the vehicle to a safe stop and continue only when the system -
- 36.
To check the free play of manuel slack adjusters on S-CAM brakes, you should park:
- A.
On level ground with a parking brake, then apply the service brake
- B.
Park on a level ground, chalk the wheels and turn off the parking brakes
- C.
Park on level ground and drain off air pressure before adjusting
- D.
Park on a slight grade, release the parking brake, apply the service brake and check for vehicle movement
Correct Answer
B. Park on a level ground, chalk the wheels and turn off the parking brakes -
- 37.
A straight truck or bus air brake system should not leak at a rate of more how many PSI per minute with engines off and the brakes released?
- A.
1 PSI per minute
- B.
2 PSI per minute
- C.
3 PSI per minute
- D.
4 PSI per minute
Correct Answer
B. 2 PSI per minute -
- 38.
To test air service brakes, you should brake firmly when moving slowly forward. The brakes are okay if you notice:
- A.
The vehicle pulls to one side
- B.
An unusual feel
- C.
A delayed stopping
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above -
- 39.
If you must make an emergency stop, how should you brake?
- A.
You brake so you can steer hard while braking hard
- B.
You brake using the full power of the brakes and lock them.
- C.
You brake so you can steer and your vehicle stays in a straight line
- D.
You brake so that you use the hard brakes first
Correct Answer
C. You brake so you can steer and your vehicle stays in a straight line -
- 40.
Emergency stab braking is when you:
- A.
Press hard on the brake pedal and apply full hand valves until you stop
- B.
Apply hand valves for one second then push hard on the pedal
- C.
Use light steady pressure on the brake pedal
- D.
Brake as hard as you can release the brakes when the wheels lock, put on the brakes again when the wheels start rolling
Correct Answer
D. Brake as hard as you can release the brakes when the wheels lock, put on the brakes again when the wheels start rolling -
- 41.
Air braking takes more time than hydraulic braking because
- A.
Air brakes use different brake drums
- B.
Air takes more time to flow through the lines than hydraulic fluid
- C.
Brakes require heavier return springs
- D.
Air is always leaking through air line fittings
Correct Answer
B. Air takes more time to flow through the lines than hydraulic fluid -
- 42.
You should know that your brakes are fading when you feel the following:
- A.
You have to push harder on the brake pedal to control your speed
- B.
The brake pedal feels spongy when pressure is applied
- C.
Pressure on the brake pedal is released and speed increases
- D.
Less pressure is needed on the brake pedal for each stop
Correct Answer
A. You have to push harder on the brake pedal to control your speed -
- 43.
Brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by using them too much and not relying on the engine braking effect. Brake fade can also be caused by:
- A.
A flat tire
- B.
Adjustment
- C.
Driving too fast on a flat road
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Adjustment -
- 44.
In air brake vehicles the parking brake should be used how?
- A.
As little as possible
- B.
Anytime the vehicle is parked
- C.
To hold your speed when going down hill
- D.
Only during pre- and post trip inspections
Correct Answer
B. Anytime the vehicle is parked -
- 45.
If you do not have automatic tank air drains, how often should you drain the oil and water from the bottom of the compressed air storage air tanks
- A.
After ever four hours of service
- B.
At the end of each day of driving
- C.
Once a week
- D.
Every other week
Correct Answer
B. At the end of each day of driving -
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