Commercial Bus Driver Quiz

Commercial bus drivers must have CDL if:

• They drive a vehicle that has air brakes.

• They drive a vehicle that is designed to carry more than fifteen (15) passengers including the driver.

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

• They drive a vehicle that is designed to carry more than nine passengers.

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

• On the seats.

• Under the seats.

• Behind the seats.

• In the aisle.

Buses may carry:

• Small arms ammunition labeled orm-d.

• Car batteries.

• Explosives.

• Class 1 poison.

When arriving at the destination announce:

• The location.

• The next departure time.

• The reason for stopping.

• All of the above.

A disruptive passenger:

• Should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them.

• Is not your responsibility.

• Should not be allowed on the bus.

• May be thrown off the bus.

If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

• Driving too slow.

• Driving on a wet surface.

• Driving too fast.

• Driving at the correct speed.

You must stop your bus between:

• 15 and 50 feet before a railroad crossing.

• 5 to 10 feet before a railroad crossing.

• 20 to 25 feet before a railroad crossing.

• None of the above.

At the end of each shift you should:

• Report any defects.

• Take all your personal belongings.

• Inspect your bus.

• All of the above.

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

• To replace the rear door emergency buzzer.

• As a feature when the exit door is open.

• To replace the parking brake.

• All of the above.

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

• If getting off the bus would be more risky for the riders.

• By a tow truck with a GVWR of at least 27,000 pounds.

• If the distance is less than 1 mile.

• By another bus with its 4-way flashers on.