Bus Operator SOP Quiz

A minimum air pressure ________ is recommended to operate the bus safely.

The distance that you can see ahead in 12-15 seconds of city traffic is:

• At least one block

• Three bus lengths

• Three car lengths

• At least one mile

The left side and rear should be checked in your mirrors at least every:

• 8 - 10 seconds

• 3-5 seconds

• 10 - 12 seconds

• 5 - 7 seconds

The steps to follow, in proper order, when braking on dry streets are:

• Take the slack out of the brake pedal, apply gradual steady pressure, time release the brakes, and apply holding pressure to the brake pedal

• Take the slack out of the brake pedal, apply holding pressure, time release the brakes, and apply gradual pressure to the brake pedal

• Take the slack out of the brake pedal, time release the brakes, apply gradual pressure, and apply holding pressure to the brake pedal

• Immediately apply pressure, apply gradual steady pressure, time release the brakes, and apply holding pressure to the brake pedal

What is the proper braking distance on dry level streets when traveling at 20 mph?

• 1 1/2 bus lengths

• 1 bus length

• 5 bus lengths

• 3 bus lengths

What is the proper braking distance on dry level streets at 30 mph?

• 3 bus lengths

• 5 bus lengths

• 1 1/2 bus lengths

• 1 bus length

A vehicle in front of the bus must be moving and at least _____ away before starting bus movement.

What is the recommended safe following distance for a bus on dry level streets?

• 5 bus lengths

• 2 bus lengths for each 10 mph of speed

• 1 bus length for each to mph of speed

• 300 feet

When an operator must change lanes to move around parked vehicles or fixed objects, the main concern is:

• Maintaining clearance from parked vehicles of fixed objects

• Observing the traffic light at the next intersection

• Determining the distance to the next intersection

• Calculating the distance the next bus stop

What is the standard curb clearance for a bus operating in the right lane?

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

• 2 feet

• 12 - 18 inches