Free Transporting Passengers Practice Test Questions

  1. Name some things to check in the interior of a bus during the pre-trip inspection.
  1. Parking brake and steering mechanism
  2. Lights, reflectors, and horn
  3. Tires and windshield wipers
  4. All of the above
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The correct answer is D!

All of these components matter, even if some are physically outside the seating area. Interior checks include controls, safety features, visibility equipment, and emergency gear.

 

  1. As you check the outside of the bus, you should close any open emergency exits or open access panels.
  1. True
  2. False
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The correct answer is A!

Emergency exits and access panels must be closed securely unless actively testing. Loose panels create hazards and illegal operation conditions.

 

  1. When checking the interior of a bus before driving, which of the following must be in safe working condition?
  1. Signaling devices (emergency buzzer)
  2. Handrails, emergency exit handles
  3. Air conditioners and heaters
  4. A and B
  5. C and D
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The correct answer is D!

Emergency buzzers, exit handles, and handrails are required safety items. HVAC comfort systems are not pre-trip requirements for legal operation.

 

  1. Are bus drivers required to wear seatbelts?
  1. Yes
  2. No
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The correct answer is A!

Federal regulations require commercial drivers to wear seatbelts while operating the vehicle.

 

  1. Is it alright to leave carry-on baggage in a doorway or aisle?
  1. Yes
  2. No
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The correct answer is B!

Aisles and doorways must be clear in case of evacuation. Blocked exits risk injury and violate commercial passenger rules.

 

  1. Most hazardous materials cannot be carried on a bus, but some hazardous materials are allowed.
  1. True
  2. False
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The correct answer is A!

Some limited-quantity hazmat items are permitted under federal rules (e.g., small arms ammunition, medical supplies).

 

  1. What are some hazardous materials you can transport by bus?
  1. Poison, tear gas, and irritating materials
  2. Small arms ammunition, hospital supplies, and drugs
  3. Explosives and radioactive materials
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The correct answer is B!

Small, properly packaged medical and ammunition items are allowed. Poisons, explosives, and highly dangerous materials are prohibited.

 

  1. In buses designed to allow standing, you can stand anywhere you want.
  1. True
  2. False
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The correct answer is B!

Standing passengers must remain behind the standee line to avoid driver distraction and ensure visibility.

 

  1. What is a standee line?
  1. A strip around the outside of the bus
  2. A two-inch line on the floor showing where riders may not stand
  3. A two-inch line between seats
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The correct answer is B!

The standee line marks the minimum clearance needed for the driver to turn and operate controls safely.

 

  1. Does it matter where you make a disruptive passenger get off the bus?
  1. Yes
  2. No
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The correct answer is A!

You must drop disruptive passengers in a safe, well-lit location (not isolated or dangerous areas).

 

  1. How far from a railroad crossing should you stop?
  1. Between 10 and 40 feet
  2. Between 15 and 50 feet
  3. Between 20 and 60 feet
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The correct answer is B!

The CDL standard is 15-50 feet from the nearest rail, allowing sight and sound clearance.

 

  1. When must you stop before crossing a drawbridge?
  1. Stop at least 30 feet before the draw
  2. Stop at least 40 feet before the draw
  3. Stop at least 50 feet before the draw
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The correct answer is C!

When no traffic light or attendant is present, you must stop at least 50 feet back.

 

  1. What are “prohibited practices” while operating a bus?
  1. Avoid fueling with riders on board
  2. Do not talk to riders while driving
  3. Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard
  4. All of the above
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The correct answer is D!

Each action creates serious safety risk and violates transit safety procedures.

 

  1. Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. The rear door must be open to apply the parking brake.
  1. True
  2. False
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The correct answer is B!

The interlock disables throttle when doors are open for passenger safety, not the parking brake requirement.

 

  1. If you work as an interstate carrier, you must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven.
  1. True
  2. False
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The correct answer is A!

FMCSA regulations require a post-trip inspection report for commercial passenger carriers.

 

  1. Are recapped or regrooved tires allowed on buses?
  1. Yes, on all wheels
  2. Yes, on all wheels except the front wheels
  3. No, they are not allowed on buses
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The correct answer is B!

Federal rules prohibit recaps on the front (steering) axle of buses for safety; they are permitted on rear axles.

 

  1. Before driving, who is responsible for inspecting emergency equipment?
  1. The shop
  2. The dispatcher
  3. The driver
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The correct answer is C!

The driver is legally responsible for ensuring required emergency equipment is present and functional.

 

  1. What are the shapes of hazardous material labels?
  1. Round
  2. Rectangular
  3. Diamond-shaped
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The correct answer is C!

DOT hazard labels are diamond-shaped with symbols indicating the hazard class.

 

  1. Which poor weather condition can cause the most dangerous driving?
  1. Ice
  2. Rain
  3. Snow
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The correct answer is A!

Ice drastically reduces traction and can create invisible hazards (black ice), making it the most dangerous.

 

  1. If you have to swerve quickly to avoid an accident, you want to know:
  1. If all passengers are wearing seatbelts
  2. Where other vehicles are around your bus
  3. Where your passengers are seated
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The correct answer is B!

Knowing your vehicle surroundings helps you make a safe evasive maneuver without striking others.