NM CDL Passenger flashcards
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- Pre-trip brake test
- At low speed, apply the service brake to check for pulling or a soft pedal, then test the parking brake and emergency brake hold before carrying passengers.
- Standee line
- A line marked on the floor near the driver that passengers may not stand forward of, keeping the driver's view and control area clear.
- Emergency exit check
- Each exit must open from inside and outside, its warning buzzer must sound with the ignition on, and exit signs must be lit.
- Steer tire tread minimum
- Front steer tires on a passenger vehicle require at least 4/32 inch of tread depth; all other tires require at least 2/32 inch.
- Crossover mirror purpose
- Crossover mirrors show the area directly in front of and beside the bus, where the driver cannot see over the hood.
- Loading stop setup
- Stop within 12 inches of the curb where practical, set the parking brake, and turn on four-way flashers before opening the passenger door.
- Head count rule
- Count passengers by actual head count at loading and unloading; never rely on a manifest or a passenger's statement of the number aboard.
- Door closing check
- Before closing the door, verify the doorway is clear, no one is caught in the door, and no one is approaching from outside.
- Unloading crossing signal
- Passengers who must cross the street wait for the driver's hand signal, then cross only after traffic is stopped in both directions.
- Aisle and exit clearance
- Baggage and cargo must be secured so the aisle, doorway, and every emergency exit remain unobstructed at all times.
- Following distance rule
- Allow one second per 10 feet of vehicle length below 40 mph, and add one second above 40 mph; a 40-foot bus needs 4 or 5 seconds.
- Right turn pivot point
- Swing wide enough that the rear wheels clear the curb, and watch the right mirror through the turn to keep the trailer-free bus off the curb.
- Backing with spotter
- Back only when necessary, use a spotter when available, and stop immediately if you lose sight of the spotter.
- Required crossing stop
- A passenger vehicle carrying passengers must stop at railroad-highway grade crossings unless a specific exemption or an officer directs otherwise.
- Evacuation decision rule
- Evacuate when there is fire, hazardous material release, or a dangerous position such as a railroad crossing, or when staying inside is more dangerous.
- Fire evacuation distance
- After a bus fire, evacuate upwind and uphill and keep passengers at least 100 feet away from the vehicle.
- Evacuation order
- Evacuate ambulatory passengers first, then assist injured or disabled passengers, assigning helpers when needed.
- Tire blowout response
- Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the accelerator, and brake gently only after the vehicle is under control; do not brake hard.
- Stall on tracks
- If the bus stalls on a railroad crossing, evacuate immediately and move passengers away at an angle toward the approaching train.
- Warning device placement
- On a highway, place reflective triangles about 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
- Injured passenger movement
- Do not move injured passengers unless there is fire or other immediate danger; wait for emergency medical personnel.
- Information exchange
- After a crash, exchange name, address, license number, plate number, and insurance carrier with the other driver.
- Post-crash testing rule
- A CDL holder involved in a fatal crash or a crash requiring a citation must be tested for alcohol and controlled substances; refusal is a violation.
- Headlight use rule
- Use headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced to 500 feet or less, including rain, fog, and snow.
- High beam dimming
- Dim high beams within 500 feet of oncoming traffic and within 200 feet of a vehicle ahead; use low beams in fog.
- Night stopping distance
- At night, drive at a speed that lets you stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights.
- Hydroplaning response
- Ease off the accelerator without hard braking and hold the wheel steady until the tires regain contact with the road.
- Crossing stop distance
- Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail at a railroad crossing, using the stop line when one is present.
- Crossing gear rule
- Select the gear before crossing the tracks and never shift gears while crossing; proceed without stopping once started.
- Lowered gate rule
- When gates are down or lights are flashing, stop and wait; never drive around a lowered gate.
- Passenger endorsement threshold
- The P endorsement is required to drive a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
- School bus endorsement
- The S endorsement is separate from the P endorsement and requires its own knowledge and skills tests to drive a school bus.