If Your Passenger Bus Has a Manual Transmission, Can You Change Gears When Crossing a Railroad?

No. Never change gears while crossing railroad tracks.

When Operating a Passenger Bus, Are You Allowed to Remove an Unruly Passenger From the Vehicle?

Yes, but only in a safe location.

What Emergency Equipment is Required on a Passenger Bus?

Fire extinguisher, fuses, and reflectors.

How Many Pounds of Allowed Hazardous Materials May Be Carried on a Passenger Bus?

100lbs of any one type/500lbs total.

When Looking Ahead While Driving, Should You Focus On One Spot?

No. Shift your attention back and forth, near and far.

What is the Standee Line?

The line that all passengers must stand behind.

Why Would a Passenger Bus 'Lean' When Driving Through a Curve?

Speed in the curve is too fast.

When Should You Sign the Inspection Report From a Previous Driver?

When defects have been repaired or no repair needed.

What is the Maximum Amount of ORM-D Ammunition That Can Be Carried in the Bus Passenger Area?

One hundred (100) pounds total.

In a Passenger Bus, When You Double You Speed, How Much Does Stopping Distance Increase?

Double speed equals four times the stopping distance.

What Types of Hazardous Materials Can NEVER Be Taken on a Passenger Bus?

Irritating materials such as tear gas/pepper spray.

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A Basic Review for the Passenger Endorsement Test of NC Bus Class

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1
How Many Folding Seats are Allowed in the Aisle of a Passenger Bus?
None under any circumstances.
None, unless there are farm workers being transported.
Twenty-three (23).
One (1) folding seat per row of seats is allowed.
2
What is a Hazard?
The metric equivalent of thirty (30) yards.
A Belgian professional football (soccer) player.
A fictional county in Georgia.
Any condition that is unsafe.
3
If Your Passenger Bus Has a Manual Transmission, Can You Change Gears When Crossing a Railroad?
Yes, but only on a steep railroad grade.
Yes.
No. Never change gears while crossing railroad tracks.
Yes, but only if someone slows down in front of you.
4
When Operating a Passenger Bus, Are You Allowed to Remove an Unruly Passenger From the Vehicle?
Yes, but only if law enforcement is present.
Yes, but only in a safe location.
No. You must transport them to their paid destination.
Yes, but only after you give them a written warning.
5
What Emergency Equipment is Required on a Passenger Bus?
Walkie-talkie, body fluid kit, and flares.
Fire extinguisher, fuses, and reflectors.
Flotation device, flashlight, and first aid kit.
Satellite radio, first aid kit, and extra toilet paper.
6
How Many Pounds of Allowed Hazardous Materials May Be Carried on a Passenger Bus?
500lbs of any one type/1,000lbs total.
Quarter Pounder with Cheese
1,000 pounds Sterling
100lbs of any one type/500lbs total.
7
When Should You Wear a Seat Belt?
Only before you eat. Your belly may be full afterwards.
Only when transporting passengers.
Only when it feels comfortable.
Always.
8
How Far From a Drawbridge Should You Stop the Bus if There is No Light or Attendant?
50 feet.
10-15 feet.
More than a football field length.
Only stop if the bridge is up.
9
When Looking Ahead While Driving, Should You Focus On One Spot?
Yes, because it's getting closer.
No. Shift your attention back and forth, near and far.
Yes, especially while in a tunnel. #TunnelVision
Yes. It's important so that you don't hit anything.
10
What is the Standee Line?
Standee wrote all of those comic books.
The line that all passengers must stand behind.
That line that Johnny Cash walked.
The line for hot fudge standees, which has extra ice cream.
11
Why Would a Passenger Bus 'Lean' When Driving Through a Curve?
Uneven passenger weight distribution.
The passengers are doing The Wave.
Speed in the curve is too fast.
Whichever side of the bus has the bathroom is heavier.
12
When Driving a Passenger Bus, Are You Allowed to Have the Roof Hatches Open?
Only if the air conditioning is broken and it is warm.
No.
Only if the bathroom is broken/leaking.
Yes.
13
When Should You Sign the Inspection Report From a Previous Driver?
When defects have been repaired or no repair needed.
When company policy requires you to.
24 hours after it is reported.
When they give it to you.
14
What is the Maximum Amount of ORM-D Ammunition That Can Be Carried in the Bus Passenger Area?
Five thousand (5,000) rounds.
One hundred (100) pounds total.
One hundred (100) rounds per paying passenger.
You cannot transport ammunition in the passenger area.
15
What is the Total Amount of Hazardous Material That Can Be Carried on a Passenger Bus?
500 pounds.
50 pounds.
5,000 pounds.
You cannot transport hazardous material on a bus.
16
Can an Emergency Exit Be Open While a Passenger Bus is in Operation?
Yes, but only if it is necessary to ventilate the bus.
Yes, if company rules and regulations allow it.
No.
Only in the event of accidental tear gas discharge.
17
In a Passenger Bus, How Far From a Railroad Crossing Should You Stop?
15-50 feet.
You don't stop in a passenger bus, only in a school bus.
Before you touch the rails.
10-15 feet.
18
In a Passenger Bus, When You Double You Speed, How Much Does Stopping Distance Increase?
It doesn't increase, you actually stop more quickly.
Double speed equals four times the stopping distance.
At least 300 feet.
It depends on how hard you press the brake pedal.
19
In a 40-Foot Bus Travelling at 30 MPH, What is a Safe Following Distance?
4 Seconds.
10 Seconds.
3 Seconds.
Get as close as you can and be ready to brake.
20
What Types of Hazardous Materials Can NEVER Be Taken on a Passenger Bus?
Radioactive materials.
Sick babies.
Donated organs for human transplant.
Irritating materials such as tear gas/pepper spray.

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