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Student Safety & Transportation Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under federal rules, how far from the nearest rail must a school bus stop before crossing railroad tracks?

    Answer: Between 15 and 50 feet

    49 CFR 392.10 requires buses carrying passengers to stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail.

  2. Which Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard establishes school bus passenger seating and crash protection (compartmentalization)?

    Answer: FMVSS 222

    FMVSS 222 covers school bus passenger seating and occupant protection, including compartmentalization.

  3. What does FMVSS 217 primarily regulate on school buses?

    Answer: Emergency exits and window retention and release

    FMVSS 217 sets requirements for bus emergency exits and window retention/release.

  4. While crossing railroad tracks with a manual transmission, what should a school bus driver avoid doing?

    Answer: Shifting gears

    Drivers should not shift gears while crossing tracks to avoid stalling on the crossing.

  5. The area around a school bus where students are at greatest risk of being struck is generally defined as extending how far from the bus?

    Answer: 10 feet

    The danger zone is typically defined as the area within 10 feet of the bus on all sides.

  6. Which school bus component prevents students crossing in front of the bus from walking too close to the bumper?

    Answer: Crossing control arm

    The crossing control arm extends from the front bumper to force students to cross far enough ahead to be seen.

  7. FMVSS 131 requires school buses to be equipped with what device?

    Answer: A stop-signal arm

    FMVSS 131 specifies school bus pedestrian safety devices, namely the stop-signal arm.

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