Passenger Vehicles 1 Quiz – Brewsterstransport

Created on October 31, 2023

Passenger Vehicles 1

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Which of the following statements are true?

A) You can tow a disabled bus with riders aboard only if it's dangerous for riders to get off.

B) You can tow a disabled bus with passengers aboard only to the nearest safe spot to let them off.

C) Both of the above are true.

D) Neither of the above is true.

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When transporting passengers on charter or intercity buses, you should explain passenger comfort and safety rules

A) before the trip.

B) if a passenger asks about them.

C) if a violation occurs.

D) while on the road.

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When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

A) Before and after signaling the change

B) All of the above

C) After completing the lane change

D) Right after starting the lane change

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When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

A) 25

B) 50

C) 20

D) 15

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Bus accidents often happen

A) on roundabouts.

B) at intersections.

C) in parking lots.

D) on highways.

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If you are performing your vehicle inspection test on a coach or transit bus, you will have to inspect the baggage compartments and make sure that the baggage compartment doors ________ securely.

A) lift

B) latch

C) open

D) close

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The traffic light on a drawbridge is green. You should

A) cross as fast as possible.

B) stop and wait for the attendant's instructions.

C) stop at least 100 feet before the draw of the bridge.

D) slow down and make sure it's safe to proceed.

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Before you start to drive, you must inspect all of the following EXCEPT

A) the steering mechanism.

B) the parking brake

C) the AM/FM radio.

D) the windshield wipers.

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At the end of each shift you should:

A) Take all your personal belongings

B) Report any defects

C) All answers are correct

D) Inspect your bus

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All the following should be in good working order before driving. Which item must be in good working order before the bus can leave?

A) Destination sign

B) Rest room service

C) Service brakes

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The standee line is:

A) A two-inch line dividing the aisle in half

B) A two-inch line on the floor to the rear of the driver's seat

C) There is no such thing on a bus

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Which of these forms of signaling is not recommended?

A) All the previous answers are proper to use

B) Signaling to others that it is safe to pass your bus

C) Signaling to others that you will change lanes

D) Using four-way flashers to warn of danger ahead

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According to federal regulations, the minimum depth required for tire tread on steering axle tires is _____ of an inch.

A) 2/32

B) 4/32

C) 6/32

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The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

A) To replace the parking brake

B) As a safety feature when the exit door is open

C) To replace the rear door emergency buzzer

D) All answers are correct

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Commercial bus drivers must have a CDL if:

A) They drive a vehicle that is designed to carry more than nine passengers

B) They drive a vehicle that has a gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds

C) They drive a vehicle that is designed to carry more than sixteen passengers including the driver

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When you are not sure who has the right of way, the safest course of action is to:

A) Let the other driver have the right of way

B) Let whoever got there first have the right of way

C) Let the vehicle on the right have the right of way

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Buses may have recapped or re-grooved tires:

A) On any or all the wheels

B) Only on the outside wheel of dual wheels

C) Only when the average speed will be less than 40 MPH

D) Anywhere except on the front wheels

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The driver's seat should be adjusted:

A) Only when the bus is moving at 30 MPH or less

B) Whenever the driver finds it necessary while driving

C) Only when the bus is at a stop

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Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

A) In the aisle

B) On the seats

C) Behind the seats

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If you have riders aboard, you must never fuel your bus:

A) With any of the windows open

B) In a closed building

C) Without a static chain

D) With a higher grade of fuel

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When driving at more than 40 mph, what is the safe minimum following distance for ideal daytime conditions?

A) One second for every 10 feet of vehicle length rounded upward plus one second

B) One second for every 10 feet of vehicle length rounded upward

C) Four seconds

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Your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

A) By a tow truck with a GVWR of at least 27,000 pounds

B) By another bus with its 4-way flashers on

C) If getting off the bus would be riskier for the riders

D) If the distance is less than 1 mile

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Off tracking of the rear wheels is affected by:

A) Greater distance between the front and rear wheels

B) Sharper turns and curves

C) Faster speed on turns and curves

D) All answers are correct

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

A) 75

B) 100

C) 150

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You must stop your bus between:

A) 20 to 25 feet before a railroad crossing

B) No answers are correct

C) 15 to 50 feet before a railroad crossing

D) 5 to 10 feet before a railroad crossing

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