Passenger Transport (Buses) Flashcards

During a bus pre-trip inspection, which interior item must you check?

Answer: Handholds and railings

Bus interior checks include handholds, railings, floor covering, signaling devices and emergency exits.

When must an emergency exit's red warning light be turned on?

Answer: At night or any time you use your outside lights

Any emergency exit with a red light must work and be turned on at night or when outside lights are used.

On a transit bus with a brake-door interlock, how should the interlock be used?

Answer: It must not be used in place of the parking brake

The brake-door interlock is a safety aid and must never be used as a substitute for the parking brake.

When may you tow or push a disabled bus that has riders aboard?

Answer: Only when getting off would be unsafe, and only to the nearest safe place

A disabled bus with riders should not be towed or pushed unless unloading would be unsafe, and then only to the nearest safe spot.

Where should you never refuel a bus with riders on board?

Answer: In a closed building

Never fuel a bus with riders aboard unless absolutely necessary, and never in a closed building.

What is the rule about talking with riders while the bus is moving?

Answer: Avoid unnecessary talk or activity that distracts you

Unnecessary talking with riders while driving distracts you from the road.

After your shift, a rider reports a broken seat. What should you do on a post-trip inspection?

Answer: Report the damaged seat to your supervisor or company

Post-trip inspections should report damage to seats, handholds, doors and other equipment so it can be repaired.