Question 1

Which statement below about a bus's interior is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

If you turn on your headlights, you don't need to turn on the red emergency door light.

Question 2

Before beginning a trip, be sure to check:

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 3

When you change from high-beam headlights to low beams, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down.

Question 4

Which statement about looking ahead while driving is correct?

Accepted Answer

Shift your attention back and forth, near and far.

Question 5

At the end of each shift, you should:

Accepted Answer

both inspect your bus and report any defects

Question 6

In a pressurized cooling system, coolant level should be checked:

Accepted Answer

Neither of these

Question 7

Which statement about carrying hazardous materials on a bus is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

You can carry any hazardous materials on your bus as long as they are properly labeled.

Question 8

To reduce the risk of theft and vandalism on a charter bus, drivers should:

Accepted Answer

not allow riders on the bus until departure time.

Question 9

Where on a bus is the standee line located?

Accepted Answer

On the floor behind the driver's seat

Question 10

When should you remind passengers to take their belongings with them?

Accepted Answer

Before you bring the bus to a complete stop

Question 11

On a transit coach, the brake and accelerator interlock system may be used:

Accepted Answer

as a safety feature when the rear door is open

Question 12

You need to evacuate your bus in an emergency; passengers should be directed to a safe place no less than ____ feet from the bus.

Accepted Answer

100

Question 13

What must be closed while the bus is moving?

Accepted Answer

The emergency exit window

Question 14

On a bus, which seat must have a seat belt?

Accepted Answer

The driver's seat

Question 15

Your bus has a red emergency door light. When must you turn it on?

Accepted Answer

At night or any other time you use your outside lights

Question 16

When you're driving, what does the term "hazard" mean?

Accepted Answer

Anyone or anything that may cause an unsafe condition

Question 17

Your bus is disabled with riders aboard. You may tow or push it to the nearest safe place only:

Accepted Answer

if getting off the bus would be unsafe for the riders

Question 18

Which statement about emergency roof hatches on a bus is correct?

Accepted Answer

You may lock some of them partly open for fresh air.

Question 19

When must you complete a vehicle inspection report?

Accepted Answer

At the end of your shift

Question 20

When approaching a drawbridge with no signal light or traffic control attendant, you must stop at least _______ from the bridge's draw span.

Accepted Answer

50 feet

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