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WMATA Bus Operations Flashcards

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  1. What is the maximum allowable standing load for a standard 40-foot WMATA bus?

    Answer: Up to the posted load limit

    WMATA buses must not carry passengers beyond the posted load limit displayed in the vehicle.

  2. When must a WMATA bus operator activate the wheelchair ramp?

    Answer: Whenever a passenger with a mobility device needs to board or exit

    ADA requires operators to deploy the ramp whenever a passenger using a mobility device needs to board or exit.

  3. How are WMATA bus routes identified?

    Answer: By a combination of number and letter codes

    WMATA bus routes are identified by alphanumeric codes (e.g., 16A, 79, S1) displayed on destination signs.

  4. What is the correct action if a WMATA bus operator observes a safety hazard at a bus stop?

    Answer: Report to Control Center and document the hazard

    Operators must report observed safety hazards at bus stops to the Control Center and document them in the incident report.

  5. Which WMATA system allows bus operators to communicate with dispatchers?

    Answer: Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) radio system

    WMATA buses are equipped with an AVL-integrated radio system that connects operators directly to dispatchers.

  6. What must a WMATA bus operator do after a collision, regardless of severity?

    Answer: Immediately notify Control Center and remain at the scene

    All collisions, no matter how minor, require immediate notification of Control Center and the operator must remain at the scene.

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