WMATA WMATA Bus Operations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the speed limit for WMATA buses in a bus depot facility?
- 10 mph
- 15 mph
- 5 mph (Correct answer)
- 20 mph
Correct answer: 5 mph
WMATA bus depot speed limit is 5 mph to ensure the safety of employees working in the facility.
Question 2: Before pulling a WMATA bus out of the garage, what must the operator complete?
- Fuel check only
- Pre-trip inspection (Correct answer)
- Passenger count
- Route memorization test
Correct answer: Pre-trip inspection
WMATA bus operators must complete a full pre-trip inspection before taking a bus into revenue service.
Question 3: How should a WMATA bus operator handle a passenger dispute on the bus?
- Physically intervene
- Stop the bus and call Control Center for assistance (Correct answer)
- Ignore it and continue the route
- Eject both passengers immediately
Correct answer: Stop the bus and call Control Center for assistance
Operators must not physically intervene; they should safely stop the bus and contact the Control Center for Metro Transit Police.
Question 4: What is WMATA's policy on cell phone use by bus operators while driving?
- Allowed with a hands-free device
- Strictly prohibited while vehicle is in motion (Correct answer)
- Allowed for emergency calls only
- Allowed at red lights
Correct answer: Strictly prohibited while vehicle is in motion
WMATA strictly prohibits bus operators from using cell phones in any manner while the vehicle is in motion.
Question 5: What should a WMATA bus operator do if the bus breaks down in traffic?
- Attempt to repair it themselves
- Notify Control Center, activate hazard lights, and secure the vehicle (Correct answer)
- Leave the bus and call for a taxi
- Continue to the next stop
Correct answer: Notify Control Center, activate hazard lights, and secure the vehicle
The operator must notify Control Center, activate hazard warning lights, and secure the bus to protect passengers and traffic.
Question 6: Which document must a WMATA bus operator carry at all times while on duty?
- Employee handbook
- Valid commercial driver's license and WMATA operator ID (Correct answer)
- Route schedule only
- Bus maintenance log
Correct answer: Valid commercial driver's license and WMATA operator ID
WMATA bus operators must carry their valid CDL and WMATA-issued operator identification at all times while on duty.
WMATA WMATA Bus Operations 1
What is the speed limit for WMATA buses in a bus depot facility?