CSPT Routing, Scheduling & Communication Systems 2

Question 1

A district wants one fleet of buses to serve the high school, middle school, and elementary school each morning. Which scheduling approach makes this possible?

Accepted Answer

Staggered (tiered) bell times

Answer

Staggered bell times let the same bus run several tiers in a row, so fewer buses and drivers are needed.

Question 2

When choosing bus stop locations, which factor should come first?

Accepted Answer

Pupil safety, including sight distance and a safe waiting area

Answer

Stops are placed for safety first, meaning good sight distance for approaching drivers and a safe place for students to wait.

Question 3

What is the main benefit of a 'deadhead' analysis in route planning?

Accepted Answer

It finds miles driven with no students aboard, so they can be cut

Answer

Deadhead miles are driven with no students aboard, and cutting them lowers fuel, wear, and labor costs.

Question 4

A routing software package uses student address data to place students on a map automatically. What is this process called?

Accepted Answer

Geocoding

Answer

Geocoding turns a street address into map coordinates so routing software can place each student.

Question 5

Under federal rules, which drivers may NOT use a hand-held mobile phone while driving a commercial motor vehicle?

Accepted Answer

All CMV drivers, including school bus drivers

Answer

FMCSA rules (49 CFR 392.82) ban hand-held phone use for all CMV drivers, and most states add their own limits for school bus drivers.

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CSPT Routing, Scheduling & Communication Systems 2