Japan Bus Theory flashcards
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- Zero alcohol tolerance
- Japanese law sets a zero blood-alcohol limit for drivers; any alcohol in the body is an offence, and refusing a breath test is also an offence.
- Pre-trip tyre check
- Check tread depth (minimum 1.6 mm), correct pressure for load, and look for cuts, bulges, and uneven wear before every duty.
- Two-second rule
- Maintain at least a two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions; increase to three or four seconds in rain or darkness.
- Accident first steps
- Stop, switch off engine, apply parking brake, turn on hazard lamps, place warning triangle, then call 119 for ambulance and 110 for police.
- Wheelchair boarding
- Stop and secure the bus, deploy the ramp, board the wheelchair facing forward, apply its brake, and confirm secure before moving off.
- Daily inspection items
- Brakes, tyres, lights, horn, wipers, mirrors, steering, oil and coolant, and emergency equipment must be checked and recorded before departure.
- Safety management officer
- A person appointed by the operator to oversee safety, driver rosters, vehicle records, and incident reporting under the Road Transport Vehicle Act.
- Blind spot checks
- Buses have large blind areas front, side, and rear; check mirrors every 5-8 seconds and shoulder-check before lane changes and turns.
- Fatigue break rule
- Take a 15-minute break at least every two hours of continuous driving; pull over safely and rest at the first sign of drowsiness.
- Passenger door rule
- Doors may be opened only when the bus is fully stopped, parking brake applied, and safely positioned at the kerb.
- Railway crossing rule
- Stop, look, and listen where required; never enter a crossing unless the far side is clear and there is room to fully clear it.
- Incident reporting duty
- Report all accidents, passenger falls, door trapping, and near-misses to the operator immediately, even when no one is injured or no damage is visible.
- Shaken certificate
- The vehicle inspection certificate must be valid, carried in the bus, and its sticker displayed; driving without valid inspection is prohibited.
- Eco-driving acceleration
- Accelerate gently to cruising speed and avoid full-throttle starts, which raise fuel use and emissions and increase wear on the drivetrain.
- Medication and driving
- Antihistamines, cold remedies, and some painkillers cause drowsiness; check with a doctor before driving and report unfit status.
- Stop announcements
- Announce the current stop, next stop, and transfer points at each stop, repeating for passengers with hearing or vision impairments.
- Parking prohibition distances
- No stopping within 5 m of a fire hydrant, bus stop, or crossing; no parking within 5 m of a railway crossing or intersection edge unless marked.
- Emergency exit briefing
- At the start of each journey, point out or announce emergency exits, hammers, and door releases so passengers know how to use them.
- Air brake pressure check
- With the engine running, build pressure to the specified range, then switch off and confirm the system holds pressure without excessive loss.
- Hazard perception rule
- When a potential hazard is identified, cover the brake and reduce speed before it develops into an emergency requiring hard braking.
- Warning triangle placement
- Place the warning triangle behind the bus at a distance that gives approaching traffic time to react, and switch on hazard lamps first.
- Punctuality rule
- Depart on time but never early; if running late, do not speed to recover time and report the delay to the dispatcher.
- Standing passenger limits
- Standing passengers must not stand forward of the front axle line or on the stairs; the driver should announce and enforce this rule.
- Seat belt duty
- The driver and all passengers must wear seat belts where fitted; the driver is responsible for instructing passengers to belt up.
- Idling reduction
- Switch off the engine during long stops and layovers where permitted to cut fuel use, emissions, and engine wear.
- Tyre pressure and fuel
- Under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance, raising fuel consumption and reducing tyre life; check pressures with tyres cold.
- Driver self-check
- Before duty, check for fever, dizziness, drowsiness, and medication effects; report unfit status to the dispatcher and do not drive.
- Lost property handling
- Hand found items to the operator's lost-property office and log them; drivers must not keep items left on the bus.
- Route deviation rule
- Follow the assigned route and timetable; any deviation requires dispatcher authorisation and must be recorded in the operation log.
- Emergency first aid
- Do not move injured persons unless there is immediate danger; control bleeding, keep them warm, and wait for emergency services.
- Mirror scan interval
- Check mirrors every 5-8 seconds and look 12-15 seconds ahead; sweep intersections left-right-left before entering.
- Door trapping check
- Before closing doors, check mirrors and the doorway to prevent trapping passengers or their belongings, especially at crowded stops.