Archive for November 2018

Fries- what are causes of vehicle fires?

Add Comment

Fries- what are causes of vehicle fires?



Answer:

•short circuits due to damages insulation, loose connections
•Under-inflated fires and duals that touch
•flammable cargo, improperly sealed or loaded, poor ventilation
•driver smoking, improper fueling, loose fuel connections
•improper use of flares

Mountain driving- what should you do when coming down a long steep downgrade?

Add Comment

Mountain driving- what should you do when coming down a long steep downgrade?



Answer:

•you should plan ahead and obtain information on any long steel grades along your route of travel
•you just select an appropriate safe speed, then use a low gear and proper braking techniques
•if possible, talk to other drivers who are familiar with the grades to find out what speeds are safe

When stopping at the railroad crossing you should:

Add Comment

When stopping at the railroad crossing you should:



Answer: Place the transmission in Park, turn off all radios and silence all passengers, open the service door and driver's window. Look and listen for an approaching train.

Which of these statements is true about ABS?

Add Comment

Which of these statements is true about ABS?



Answer: ABS only comes into play when a wheel would normally have locked up because of overbraking; ABS will help maintain vehicle control, but not always shorten stopping distance; ABS will not prevent power or turning skids- ABS should prevent brake-induced skids but not those caused by spinning the drive wheels or going too fast in a turn.

Which of these statements is true about backing a school bus?

Add Comment

Which of these statements is true about backing a school bus?



Answer: Backing a school bus is strongly discouraged and should only be performed if you have no other safe way to move the vehicle; You should never back a school bus when students are outside the bus; Backing is dangerous and increases the risk of collision.

Which of these statements about OUTSIDE RIGHT AND LEFT FLAT MIRRORS are true?

Add Comment

Which of these statements about OUTSIDE RIGHT AND LEFT FLAT MIRRORS are true?



Answer: These mirrors are mounted at the left and right front corners of the bus at the side or front of the windshield; They are used to monitor traffic, check clearances and students on the sides and to the rear of the bus; There is a blind spot immediately below and in front of each mirror and directly in back of the rear bumper which extends 50-150 feet and may extend up to 400 feet.

When exiting a school bus and crossing the street in front of the bus which procedure should students follow before reaching the edge of the roadway:

Add Comment

When exiting a school bus and crossing the street in front of the bus which procedure should students follow before reaching the edge of the roadway:



Answer: Walk approximately 10 feet away from the side of the school bus to a position where you can see them; Walk to a location at least 10 feet in front of the right corner of the bumper, but still remaining away from the front of the school bus; Stop at the right edge of the roadway, you should be able to see the student's feet.

When handling an unruly student NEXT step after securing the bus and taking the ignition key with you if you leave your seat is:

Add Comment

When handling an unruly student NEXT step after securing the bus and taking the ignition key with you if you leave your seat is:



Answer: Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender in a courteous manner with a firm voice reminding him of expected behavior, showing him that you mean business. If a change of seating is needed, request that the offender move to a seat near you.

In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, the school bus driver must also inspect the following emergency equipment.

Add Comment

In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, the school bus driver must also inspect the following emergency equipment.



Answer: Three burning red flares and a nine-item first-aid kit.

As a general rule, student safety and control is best maintained by keeping students on the bus during an emergency and/or impending crisis situation, however, the bus driver must evacuate the bus during mandatory evacuation situations. Which of the following would qualify as mandatory evacuation situations?

Add Comment

As a general rule, student safety and control is best maintained by keeping students on the bus during an emergency and/or impending crisis situation, however, the bus driver must evacuate the bus during mandatory evacuation situations. Which of the following would qualify as mandatory evacuation situations?



Answer: The bus is on fire or there is a threat of fire; The bus is stalled on or adjacent to a railroad highway crossing; There is an imminent danger of a collision; There is a need to quickly evacuate because of a hazardous materials spill; The position of the bus may change and increase danger.

The OUTSIDE LEFT AND RIGHT CROSSOVER MIRRORS should be adjusted so that you can see:

Add Comment

The OUTSIDE LEFT AND RIGHT CROSSOVER MIRRORS should be adjusted so that you can see:



Answer: The area from the front of the bus and the service door; The right and left front tires touching the ground; The entire area in front of the bus from the front bumper at ground level to a point where direct vision is possible, direct vision and mirror view vision should overlap.

At a railroad crossing the bus is required to stop at the stop line or if there is no clearly marked stop line what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

Add Comment

At a railroad crossing the bus is required to stop at the stop line or if there is no clearly marked stop line what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?



Answer: No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail, where you have the best view of the tracks.

Before crossing any highway railroad crossing in a school bus be sure that the bus has enough containment to completely clear the railroad tracks. As a general rule, how much space is considered to be an acceptable amount of containment for a school bus.

Add Comment

Before crossing any highway railroad crossing in a school bus be sure that the bus has enough containment to completely clear the railroad tracks. As a general rule, how much space is considered to be an acceptable amount of containment for a school bus.




Answer: The length of the bus plus 15 feet.

The danger zone is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of being struck, which of these statements is true about the danger zone:

Add Comment

The danger zone is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of being struck, which of these statements is true about the danger zone:



Answer: The danger zones may extend as much as 30 feet from the front bumper with the first 10 feet being the most dangerous; The danger zones may extend 10 feet from the left and right sides of the bus, in addition, the area to the let of the bus is always considered dangerous because of passing cars; The danger zones may extend 10 feet from the rear of the bus.

A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure, connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

Add Comment

A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure, connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:



Answer: Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure.

A compartment check includes:

Add Comment

A compartment check includes:



Answer: Checking that baggage and all other exterior compartment doors are not damaged, operate properly and latch securely.

In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment:

Add Comment

In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment:



Answer: three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit.

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)