MT CDL School Bus flashcards
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- Pre-trip inspection frequency
- A pre-trip inspection is performed before every trip, not once per day, and the driver signs a report certifying the inspection was completed.
- Air brake leak test
- With a full tank and the engine off, pressure loss must not exceed 3 psi in one minute for a single vehicle or 4 psi for a combination vehicle.
- Low air pressure warning
- A warning buzzer or light must activate before air pressure drops below 60 psi, giving the driver time to stop safely.
- Tire tread minimums
- Front steering axle tires need at least 4/32 inch of tread, and all other axle tires need at least 2/32 inch of tread.
- Required emergency equipment
- A charged fire extinguisher, emergency reflective triangles, spare fuses unless the bus has circuit breakers, and a first aid kit where state rules require it.
- Amber warning light use
- Activate amber warning lights at the designated distance before a stop to load or unload, then switch to red lights and the stop arm once stopped.
- Counting students at the door
- The driver counts students as they board and confirms the count matches the number on the bus before moving.
- Crossing in front of the bus
- Students cross only after the driver signals them to cross, and the driver must keep them in view at all times.
- Child-check walk
- After every unloading and at the end of every route, the driver walks the bus front to rear to confirm no student remains on board.
- Hand signal for stop
- The driver holds a palm forward toward students to signal them to stop and wait before moving.
- Discipline authority
- The driver may not use physical force except to protect safety; the school administrator has authority to discipline students based on the driver's written report.
- Behavior report contents
- A written behavior report includes the date, time, location, specific behavior, and names of witnesses, and is submitted to the school administrator.
- Seating chart purpose
- A seating chart helps the driver manage behavior, identify students after an incident, and document where each student sat.
- Student removal from bus
- A student may be removed from the bus only by school officials following district policy; the driver does not remove a student without authorization.
- When to evacuate
- Evacuate when staying on the bus is more dangerous than leaving, such as fire, smoke, a hazardous spill, or a bus stuck on railroad tracks.
- Evacuation assembly distance
- Students assemble at least 100 feet from the bus and off the roadway, and the driver accounts for every student by name or count.
- Securing the bus before evacuation
- Set the parking brake, place the transmission in neutral or park, shut off the engine, and remove the key before evacuating students.
- Emergency exit types
- School bus emergency exits include the rear door, side doors, roof hatches, and window exits, and students are taught to use each during drills.
- Railroad crossing stop distance
- Stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail, open the door and window, and look and listen.
- Noise reduction at crossings
- Turn off the radio, heater fan, and other noise-producing equipment so the driver can hear an approaching train.
- Stalled bus on tracks
- Evacuate students immediately, move them at least 100 feet from the tracks and upwind, then call 911 and notify the railroad.
- No shifting on tracks
- Select a gear that lets the bus cross the tracks completely without shifting, because shifting can stall the bus on the rails.
- Following distance rule
- Allow at least one second per 10 feet of vehicle length below 40 mph, and add one second above 40 mph; a 40-foot bus needs 5 seconds at highway speed.
- Mirror functions
- Flat mirrors show the road behind, convex mirrors show the sides and blind spots, and crossover mirrors show the area in front of the bus and the front wheels.
- Divided highway stopping rule
- On a divided highway, only traffic in the same direction as the stopped school bus must stop when the red lights are flashing.
- Backing a school bus
- Back only when necessary; walk around the bus, use a spotter, sound the horn, and stop immediately if the spotter is not visible.
- Fog driving technique
- Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use low-beam headlights because high beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility.
- Hazardous spill distance
- Move students upwind and uphill and keep them at least 1,500 feet from a hazardous material spill.
- Flooded road rule
- Do not drive through water of unknown depth; turn around, report the hazard to dispatch, and choose another route.
- Post-trip walk-through
- After every route, walk the bus from front to rear, check under and between seats, and confirm no student remains on board.
- Defect reporting duty
- A safety defect must be reported immediately and the bus must not be used again until the defect is repaired.
- Falsifying inspection report
- Signing an inspection report without performing the inspection violates federal and state rules and can result in penalties for the driver and carrier.