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Go!If there is a serious behavior problem on the bus, which of the following is NOT the proper way to handle it?
- Put the student off the bus immediately, regardless of location along the route.
- If a change of seating is needed, request that the student move to a seat near you.
- Stop the bus. Park in a safe location off the road, perhaps a parking lot or a driveway.
- Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender or offenders. Speak in a courteous manner with a firm voice. Remind the offender of the expected behavior. Do not show anger but do show that you mean business.
Tips for handling serious problems:
- Follow your school’s procedures for discipline or refusal of rights to ride the bus.
- Stop the bus. Park in a safe location off the road, perhaps a parking lot or a driveway.
- Secure the bus. Take the ignition key with you if you leave your seat.
- Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender or offenders. Speak in a courteous manner with a firm voice. Remind the offender of the expected behavior. Do not show anger but do show that you mean business.
- If a change of seating is needed, request that the student move to a seat near you.
- Never put a student off the bus except at school or at his or her designated school bus stop. If you believe that the offense is serious enough that you cannot safely drive the bus, call for a school administrator or the police to come and remove the student. Always follow your state or local procedures for requesting assistance.
What is the minimum requirement for securing roll-off and hook containers?
- All of these are acceptable.
- One tiedown attached to both the vehicle chassis and the container chassis.
- Two tiedowns installed lengthwise, each securing one side of the container to one of the vehicle's side rails.
- Two hooks, or an equivalent mechanism, securing both sides of the container to the vehicle chassis.
Secure to the rear of the vehicle with at least one of the following three mechanisms:
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Rear Mechanism 1:
One tiedown attached to both the vehicle chassis and the container chassis.
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Rear Mechanism 2:
Two tiedowns installed lengthwise, each securing one side of the container to one of the vehicle's side rails.
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Rear Mechanism 3:
Two hooks, or an equivalent mechanism, securing both sides of the container to the vehicle chassis at least as effectively as the tiedowns in the two previous items.
A placarded vehicle must have:
- At least four identical placards. They are put on the front, rear, and both sides.
- At least four identical placards. They are put on the front and rear of the tractor and the front and rear of the trailer
- At least eight identical placards. They are put on the front, rear and sides of both the tractor and the trailer
- At least two identical placards. They are put on the front and rear.
Identification numbers are:
- A two-digit code used by first responders to identify hazardous materials and will be preceded by the letters "ND" or "AD."
- A four-digit code used by first responders to identify hazardous materials and will be preceded by the letters "NA" or "UN."
- An eight-digit code used by border-crossing agents to identify hazardous materials and will be preceded by the letters "ND" or "AD."
- A six-digit code used by dispatchers to identify hazardous materials and will be preceded by the letters "NA" or "UN."
Identification Numbers. Identification numbers are a four-digit code used by first responders to identify hazardous materials. An identification number may be used to identify more than one chemical on shipping papers. The identification number will be preceded by the letters “NA” or “UN.” The US DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) lists the chemicals and the identification numbers assigned to them.
Which mirrors on a bus are mounted on the left and right front corners of the bus and are used to see the front bumper “danger zone” area directly in front of the bus that is not visible by direct vision?
- Outside Left and Right Side Flat Mirrors
- Outside Left and Right Side Crossover Mirrors
- All are used for this purpose
- Outside Left and Right Side Convex Mirrors
10.1.5 – Outside Left and Right Side Crossover Mirrors
These mirrors are mounted on both left and right front corners of the bus. They are used to see the front bumper “danger zone” area directly in front of the bus that is not visible by direct vision, and to view the “danger zone” area to the left side and right side of the bus, including the service door and front wheel area. The mirror presents a view of people and objects that does not accurately reflect their size and distance from the bus. The driver must ensure that these mirrors are properly adjusted.
What is the minimum WLL of each tiedown used to secure crushed or flattened vehicles?
- 2,268 lbs
- It depends on the vehicle
- 10,000 lbs
- 5,000 lbs
Option 2:
Has containment walls on three sides that:
- Extend to the full height of the load
- Block against cargo movement in the forward, rearward, and one sideways direction.
Secures each stack of vehicles with a minimum of two tiedowns, each having a minimum WLL of 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.).
Option 3:
Has containment walls on two sides that:
- Extend to the full height of the load.
- Block against cargo movement in the forward and rearward.
Secures each stack of vehicles with a minimum of three tiedowns, each having a minimum WLL of 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.).
Option 4:
Has a minimum of four tiedowns per vehicle stack with each tiedown having a minimum WLL of 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.).
Some liquid tanks have bulkheads in them with holes that let the liquid flow through. What are these called, and what do they do?
- None of these are correct
- They are called mastheads and they help prevent the sides of the tank from getting crushed inward
- They are called baffles and they help to control the forward and backward liquid surge.
- They are called centuries and they help prevent pressure from building up in the tank
A container chassis vehicle is defined as:
- A specialized container, primarily used to contain and transport materials in the waste, recycling, construction/demolition, and scrap industries, which are used in conjunction with specialized vehicles, in which the container isloaded and unloaded onto a tilt frame body by an articulating hook-arm.
- A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against an article to prevent it from tipping that may also prevent it from shifting.
- A vehicle especially built and fitted with locking devices for the transport of intermodal containers.
- A reusable, transportable enclosure that is especially designed with integral locking devices that secure it to a container chassis trailer to facilitate the efficient and bulk shipping and transfer of goods by, or between various modes of transport, such as highway, rail, sea, and air.
Container Chassis Vehicle:
A vehicle especially built and fitted with locking devices for the transport of intermodal containers.
Define "Reaction Distance":
- The distance your vehicle will travel in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
- The total minimum distance your vehicle has traveled, in ideal conditions, with everything considered, until you can bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
- The distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions; before you physically hit the brakes in response to a hazard seen ahead
- The distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
Reaction Distance. The distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions; before you physically hit the brakes in response to a hazard seen ahead. The average driver has a reaction time of three-fourths second to one second. At 55 mph this accounts for 61 feet traveled.
What should you do if the air brake warning light and buzzer comes on while you're driving?
- Stop right away and safely park the vehicle
- Continue driving normally, but use the trailer hand control valve to stop the vehicle.
- Push in the parking control knob immediately to preserve the air you have left in the system
- Keep driving and watch the gauge. Do not lot it drop below 30 psi. If it does, park the vehicle.
CDL Manual Sections To Choose From:
- Introduction
- Driving Safely
- Transporting Cargo Safely
- Transporting Passengers Safely
- Air Brakes
- Combination Vehicles
- Doubles and Triples
- Tank Vehicles
- Hazardous Materials
- School Bus
- Vehicle Inspection
- Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test
- On-Road Driving
- Logbook
- Weight And Balance
- Flatbed Cargo Securement
- New York State Coil Endorsement
CDL Practice Tests
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