Nevada CDL: Passenger Vehicles Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is (b) and (c)

When bus passengers are injured, it’s usually because the driver (a) opened or closed the doors too quickly, (b) started or stopped too quickly or abruptly, (c) turned too quickly or abruptly, or (d) failed to check on passengers often enough while driving.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

When changing lanes, check your mirrors at each of the following times: (1) before you change lanes, to make sure there is enough room; (2) after you have signaled, to check that no one has moved into your blind spot; (3) right after you start the lane change, to double-check that your path is clear; and (4) after you complete the lane change.

Not quite. The answer is Never

During your pre-trip inspection, make sure that the emergency exit doors and windows are closed. Never drive with them open. However, you are allowed to lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position for fresh air. Keep in mind that doing so adds to the height of the bus.

Not quite. The answer is 50 feet

At drawbridges without a traffic attendant or light signal, you must stop at least 50 feet before the draw of the bridge. If there is a green light or a traffic attendant present, you don't have to stop, but you must slow down and make sure that the drawbridge is closed and safe to drive on before you proceed across it.

Not quite. The answer is at a streetcar crossing

You must stop at a red light, a stop sign, a railroad crossing, or whenever a flagperson (flagger) signals you to stop. At a streetcar crossing, at a crossing marked as “exempt” or “abandoned,” or wherever a police officer or flagger is signaling you to proceed, slow down and carefully check for other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is wait for a sufficient gap.

You should know the size of the gap that your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic. Before leaving the bus stop, wait for a large enough gap to open. Never assume other drivers will brake to give you room when you signal or start to pull out.

Not quite. The answer is 15

Under Nevada law, the driver of a bus carrying passengers or of a school bus carrying any schoolchild must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail at a railroad crossing.

Source: NRS § 484B.560

Not quite. The answer is You can lock the roof hatches in a partly open position for fresh air.

You may lock roof hatches into a partially open position to provide fresh air. However, don't leave them open permanently. When open, they add to the bus's height, which can pose problems when driving through an underpass with low vertical clearance.

Not quite. The answer is regularly as part of your scan for potential hazards.

While driving, scan the interior of your bus as well as the road ahead, to the sides, and to the rear. Check your mirrors regularly. You need to make regular checks of your mirrors to be aware of traffic and to keep an eye on your vehicle. Check more often in special situations.

Not quite. The answer is The driver's seat

The driver's seat in every bus must be equipped with a seat belt in good working order. Always wear your seat belt whenever your bus is in motion. In the event of a crash, your seat belt will keep you from being badly injured or thrown out of your seat, which would result in your losing control of your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is properly labeled.

The rules require shippers to mark containers of hazardous materials with the material’s name, identification number, and a hazard label.

Not quite. The answer is Passenger safety

As a bus driver, always remember that when you drive a passenger vehicle, your first responsibility is to ensure the safety of the passengers you're transporting. Passenger comfort and prompt arrival at the destination are important but secondary concerns.

Not quite. The answer is You can carry any hazardous materials on your bus as long as they are properly labeled.

Most hazardous materials are prohibited on buses. However, certain hazardous materials (such as small-arms ammunition marked "Limited Quantity") may be allowed on a bus if the packages are properly labeled. Don't allow any hazardous material on your bus until you first make sure that the rules allow it.

Not quite. The answer is 3 seconds

The formula for following distance is one second for every ten feet of vehicle length, plus an extra second if you are traveling over 40 mph. Therefore, for a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave a following distance of at least 30/10 = 3 seconds. Add an extra second (for a total of 4 seconds) if you're traveling over 40 mph.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Buses may carry small amounts of certain hazardous materials, such as small-arms ammunition labeled "Limited Quantity" (formerly "ORM-D"), emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, federal regulation 49 CFR 37.167 allows a passenger with a disability to bring portable oxygen equipment on board for medical use. Extra medical oxygen cylinders can be stowed in a baggage compartment, if they are designed for personal use.

Not quite. The answer is in front of the standee line.

Buses that allow passengers to stand must have some way to show passengers that they must stand behind the driver. This can be a two-inch-wide line (called the standee line) on the floor behind the driver's seat.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

Many charter and intercity carriers have passenger comfort and safety rules. Mention these rules to your passengers at the start of the trip. While driving, scan the interior of your bus as well as the road ahead, to the sides, and to the rear. You may have to remind riders about the safety rules, or warn them to keep their arms and heads inside the bus.

Not quite. The answer is Swaying your body to see around obstructions

A vehicle's pillars help hold up the roof and maintain structural integrity of the vehicle. The pillars on a bus can be quite wide. Together with the side mirrors, they create obstructions to your vision that can be at least a foot wide, resulting in blind spots. A pedestrian (or even a small vehicle) can seem to disappear completely behind a pillar, which can be especially dangerous if you turn into the pedestrian's path. For this reason, your bus driving instructor may teach you to "rock and roll" when turning your bus: sway your body forward and backward and from side to side to help you see around the pillars and mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is not allow the rider to do it.

Buses are allowed to carry small amounts (up to a total of 500 pounds) of certain hazardous materials. But not battery acid or gasoline.

Not quite. The answer is Shift your attention back and forth, near and far.

While driving your vehicle, look ahead a full 12–15 seconds. Be aware of what is happening all around your vehicle, both farther from it and closer to it. Keep shifting your attention back and forth, near and far, left and right, so that you can constantly scan all these areas.