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A. Yes, but only for short distances
B. Yes
C. No
D. Yes, but only at night
Passenger buses can carry up to 100 pounds of each class of hazardous materials and up to 500 pounds total. However, there are some exceptions. Division 2.3 (poison gas) and liquid Class 6 (poison) cannot be carried in any amounts. Explosives and radioactive cannot be carried in the passenger area.
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A. Stopping time increases by one second for each 10 mph over 20 mph
B. The posted speed limit will always allow you to stop safely
C. The total stopping distance of a bus is the distance it takes to stop once the brakes are applied
D. You need about four times as much braking distance at 40 mph as at 20 mph
When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph the impact is 4 times greater. The braking distance is also 4 times longer.
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A. when a flag person (flagger) signals you to stop
B. at a red light
C. at a railroad crossing
D. at a streetcar crossing
You do not have to stop but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles: at streetcar crossings, where a policeman or flagman is directing traffic, if a traffic signal is green, and at crossings marked as "exempt" or "abandoned."
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A. Only when driving on sand, gravel, or ice-covered roads
B. Only when you will be driving over 35 MPH
C. always
The driver's seat should have a seat belt. Always use it for safety.
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A. Drive slightly faster than the other traffic
B. Drive slightly slower than the other traffic
C. Increase the normal daytime following distance by one second
Adding an extra second in your normal daytime following distance would be the safest option.
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A. Class 1 poison
B. Small arms ammunition labeled ORM-D
C. Explosives
Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs.
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A. By passing only the slowest vehicles
B. By traveling in convoy packs with other heavy vehicles
C. By driving slightly faster than the other traffic
D. By staying in the right-hand lane
Staying to the right side of the road will reduce the effect of the buss on traffic.
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A. all of the above
B. safe for buses in good weather
C. safe for cars in good weather
D. safe for cars and buses in bad weather
In good weather, the posted speed is safe for cars, but it may be too high for many buses. With good traction, the bus may roll over; with poor traction, it might slide off the curve.
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A. You may not leave the roof hatches open at any time
B. The bus has lower clearance when the roof hatches are open
C. You can lock the roof hatches in a partly open position for fresh air
D. Always leave the roof hatches partly open
You may lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position for fresh air. Do not leave them open as a regular practice. Keep in mind the bus's higher clearance while driving with them open.
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A. All answers are correct
B. Not allow riders on the bus until departure time
C. Mention and explain the rules
When driving a charter, you should load passengers right before departure, and explain the rules once they have boarded.
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A. May be thrown off the bus
B. Should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them
C. Is not your responsibility
At times it is necessary to discharge an unruly passenger, but it should not be done in an area that can be considered unsafe for them.
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A. Labeled
B. Stored in the passenger compartment
C. All answers are correct
The rules require shippers to mark containers of hazardous material with the material's name, identification number, and hazard label.
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A. accident reports will be accurate
B. you can help impaired drivers
C. you will have time to plan your escape if the hazard becomes an emergency
D. law enforcement personnel can be called
You will have more time to act if you see hazards before they become emergencies. Being prepared reduces the danger.
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A. make sure all the passengers are sitting down
B. assume that other drivers will yield to you
C. wait for a sufficient gap in traffic
D. start to pull out as soon as you signal
Know the size of the gap your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic. Wait for the gap to open before leaving the stop. Never assume other drivers will brake to give you room when you signal or start to pull out.
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A. Rider signaling devices are working
B. All answers are correct
C. Every handhold and railing are secure
D. Emergency exit handles are secure
During your inspection you want to make sure that handholds and railing are secure, rider signaling devices are operational, and that the emergency exits are secure.
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A. have conversations with passengers
B. remind riders to take carry-ons with them whenever they get off the bus
C. allow riders on the bus before departure time
D. allow riders to drink and smoke on the bus
Remind riders to take carry-ons with them if they get off the bus.
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A. The seats must be safe for riders and securely fastened to the bus
B. If you use your outside lights, you don't need to turn on the red emergency door light
C. If there is a red emergency door light, it must work
D. 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
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A. Add one more second to your following distance
B. Keep the same amount of space
C. Keep much more space than in ideal driving conditions
With slippery roads you should keep more space in front of your vehicle while driving compared to ideal conditions.
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A. The driver's seat
B. Both of the above
C. Neither of the above
D. Side seats
The driver's seat in every bus must be equipped with a seat belt in good working order. Always wear your seat belt whenever your bus is in motion.
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A. Class A bus
B. Class C bus
C. Class B bus
With a Class B license you are not allowed to operate a Class A vehicle.
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