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- 1.What is a factor that most affects the amount of traction that your bus has?
- A.
The width of the road.
- B.
The type and condition of the road surface.
- C.
The brand name of your tires.
- 2.In backing up which is more dangerous?
- A.
Backing to the left.
- B.
Backing to the right
- C.
They are equally dangerous.
- 3.One rule says that you should have how much following distance?
- A.
At least three seconds.
- B.
At least four seconds
- C.
At least five seconds.
- 4.When braking, when will a bus have the most traction?
- A.
When the wheels are rolling just short of locking up.
- B.
During a skid.
- C.
When the wheels have locked up.
- 5.When driving down a steep hill which is best?
- A.
Shift down to a lower gear and not use your brakes.
- B.
Shift down to a lower gear so that you will not use your brakes hard.
- C.
Use your brakes only.
- 6.If a posted speed is 45 MPH what is a safe speed for your bus?
- A.
It may be 45 miles per hour or it could be more.
- B.
It will be exactly 45 miles per hour
- C.
It may be 45 miles per hour or it could be less.
- 7.Which way will a bus lean if you are driving too fast on a banked curve?
- A.
It will lean toward the inside
- B.
It will lean in the direction of the turn.
- C.
It will lean toward the outside.
- 8.What should you do about speed if the road becomes slippery?
- A.
Reduce your speed gradually.
- B.
Reduce your speed quickly.
- C.
Stop immediately wherever you are.
- 9.Chains are required to be installed on which wheels?
- A.
The front wheels
- B.
The drive wheels.
- C.
The back wheels of a tandem.
- 10.When may a disabled bus be towed to a safe place with passengers on board?
- A.
When the emergency exit is not working.
- B.
Only if getting off the bus would be inconvenient for the passengers.
- C.
Only if getting off the bus would be unsafe for the passengers.
- 11.How do you certify corrected defects on your pre-trip inspection?
- A.
Skip these items on your pre-trip inspection.
- B.
Sign the previous driver report.
- C.
Assume that the shop has handled these items.
- 12.During a pre-trip inspection what are some items that you must check?
- A.
The standee line.
- B.
The service brakes - parking brake - steering - lights - reflectors - tires.
- C.
The number of bandages in first aid kits.
- 13.On which wheels may buses have recapped or regrooved tires?
- A.
On all wheels.
- B.
On all wheels except the front wheels
- C.
On all wheels except the drivers.
- 14.What are three items of emergency equipment you must have on a bus?
- A.
A fire extinguisher and a first aid kit and tire irons.
- B.
Reflectors and stretchers and hydraulic jacks.
- C.
Reflectors and a fire extinguisher and spare electric fuses.
- 15.Before driving who must inspect the emergency equipment?
- A.
The shop.
- B.
The driver.
- C.
The dispatcher.
- 16.It is illegal to transport passengers if you have consumed?
- A.
An intoxicating beverage within two hours.
- B.
An intoxicating beverage within four hours.
- C.
An intoxicating beverage within eight hours.
- 17.May passengers leave carry-on baggage in a doorway or in the aisle?
- A.
Yes, unless there is a printed notice prohibiting it.
- B.
No, unless no other space is available.
- C.
No, There should be nothing in a doorway or the aisle that might trip riders.
- 18.What shape are hazardous material labels?
- A.
Diamond-shaped.
- B.
Round.
- C.
Rectangular.
- 19.What is the maximum weight of hazardous materials allowed on a bus?
- A.
One hundred pounds.
- B.
Five hundred pounds.
- C.
One thousand pounds.
- 20.What is the total weight of hazardous materials of one class allowed on a bus?
- A.
One hundred pounds.
- B.
Five hundred pounds.
- C.
One thousand pounds.
- 21.When can you park on the freeway?
- A.
When you need to stop to look at a map..
- B.
When you need to get out and stretch your legs..
- C.
Only in emergencies..
- 22.If red is reflected back from pavement markings you are going?
- A.
In the right direction on the freeway..
- B.
To be coming to the end of the freeway..
- C.
In the wrong direction on the freeway..
- 23.When entering the freeway your best strategy is to?
- A.
Try to keep your speed low..
- B.
Merge at or close to the speed of traffic on the freeway..
- C.
Stop until there is a spot to enter..
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