Passenger Endorsement Test Guide

CDL PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT You are driving a 40 foot bus at 30 mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. You should keep a safety space in front of your bus thatis at least ___ seconds. 4 A hazard is defined as: any condition which may cause your trip to be unsafe A standee line on a bus: is the line that all riders must stay behind while the bus is moving Your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to a safe spot to discharge the passengers only if: getting off the bus sooner would be unsafe How many folding seats are allowed in a bus that is not carrying farm workers? 0 Which of the following list the three (3) types of emergency equip- fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses unless equipped with circuit ment that you must have on your bus? breakers, reflectors You must sign the inspection report made by the previous driver only: if the defects reported have been certified as repaired or not needing repair If you work for an interstate carrier, you must complete an after trip any defects that would likely affect safety or result in a breakdown inspection report that specifies, for each bus: While driving on a bus, a bus driver: should never talk unneccessarily with riders Buses are allowed to carry less than 100 pounds of ___ in the passenger area. small arms ammunition (ORM-D) When you arrive at a bus stop, you should announce the: location, reason for stopping, next departure time, and the bus number If there is no traffic light or attendant, stop for a drawbridge about ___ feet from the draw. 50 If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must: be closed when operating the bus Carry-on baggage: can never be left in a doorway or an aisle Charter bus drivers should not allow riders on the bus until: departure time Buses may have recapped or regrooved tires: anywhere except the front wheels You should check your mirrors: regularly as part of your scan for potential hazards The stop railroad tracks, a bus driver should stop ___ to ___ feet before the nearest track. 15; 50 When you discharge an unruly rider, you should choose a place: that is as safe as possible Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus? fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, reflectors Which of the following types of cargo can never be carried on a bus? irritating materials or tear gas Which of these statements is true about speed management and you need about four times as much stopping distance at 40 mph braking? as you need at 20 mph Which of these statements is true about managing space to the sides of your bus? you should avoid traveling next to others when possible Which of these actions will result in the best control on a curve? slow to a safe speed before entering a curve, then accelerate slightly through it When driving a bus across railroad tracks, you: should never change gears if your bus has a manual transmission Many buses have curved (convex or "spot") mirrors. These mirror: make things seem smaller and farther away than they really are Which of these statements is true about seeing ahead? good drivers shift their attention back and forth, near and far You are driving at night and you must dim your headlights from high to low. What should you do with your speed? slow down Busses must not carry more than ___ pounds or any one class of allowed hazardous materials. 100 Baggage or fright carried on a bus must be secured: so any door or window can be used in an emergency Carrying hazardous materials on a bus is: permitted if they meet certain conditions 1/2 If your bus leans towards the outside in a banked curve, you: are driving to fast If a bus breaks down and there are passengers on board, the bus may be towed to the nearest safe spot to discharge the passengers If you have a rider on the bus, you should never fuel your bus: in a closed building The posted speed for a turn: may be unsafe for a bus The maximum distance you can stop away from a railroad crossing is: 50 feet When driving a bus, you should look __ to __ seconds ahead of you. 12 - 15 You are driving on a slippery road during the day. How much space does the Commercial Driver Handbook says you should keep ahead of you? allow much more space than needed for ideal driving conditions You should not let bus riders stand: In front of the standee line You are driving a bus. You: should never talk unneccessarily with riders You must sign the previous driver inspection report only when: the defects reported have been repaired While driving a bus, you should : scan the road ahead, as well as the interior of your bus When waiting to merge into traffic, you should: always wait for a large enough gap before merging When are you allowed to drive with an emergency exit doors open? you may never drive with an emergency exit door open When you are driving, a hazard is: anyone or anything that may cause an unsafe condition When you arrive at a bus stop, you should announce the reason for stopping and the: location, estimated arrival at the next destination, and the bus number When driving a bus, the emergency roof hatches: may be left in a closed but unlocked position When you inspect your bus, make sure that: riders signaling devices are working Riders should be reminded to take belongings with them: before bringing the bus to a complete stop Normally, how many seats that are not securely fastened to the bus are allowed? 0 2/2