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Do not allow riders to leave carry-on baggage in a doorway or aisle. There should be nothing in the aisle that might trip other riders. Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:
Watch for cargo or baggage containing hazardous materials. Most hazardous materials cannot be carried on a bus.
The Federal Hazardous Materials Table shows which materials are hazardous. They pose a risk to health, safety and property during transportation. The rules require shippers to mark containers of hazardous material with the material's name, identification number and hazard label. There are nine different 4-inch, diamond-shaped hazard labels. Watch for the diamond-shaped labels. Do not transport any hazardous material unless you are sure the rules allow it.
Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies and drugs. You can carry small amounts of some other hazardous materials if the shipper cannot send them any other way. Buses must never carry:
Riders sometimes board a bus with an unlabeled hazardous material. Do not allow riders to carry on common hazards, such as car batteries or gasoline. See Sections 2 and 9 for additional information on hazardous materials.
No rider may stand forward of the rear of the driver's seat. Buses designed to allow standing must have a 2-inch line on the floor or some other means of showing riders where they cannot stand. This is called the standee line. All standing riders must stay behind it.
When arriving at the destination or intermediate stops, announce:
Remind riders to take carry-ons with them if they get off the bus. If the aisle is on a lower level than the seats, remind riders of the step-down. It is best to tell them before coming to a complete stop.
Charter bus drivers should not allow riders on the bus until departure time. This will help prevent theft or vandalism of the bus.
When should charter bus drivers allow riders on the bus, and why?
Which of the following statements are true about a standee line?
Which of the following statements are true about carrying hazardous materials on a bus?
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