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  1. 1. A bus's previous inspection report lists a safety defect. Before starting the next trip, what should the driver establish?
  2. 2. An otherwise clean passenger seat shifts at its floor mounting during inspection. What is the appropriate response?
  3. 3. A strip of aisle flooring has lifted beside a row of bus seats. Why does this need attention before boarding?
  4. 4. An emergency-window handle is damaged although the glass is intact. Which conclusion is appropriate?
  5. 5. A decoration hides the sign identifying a bus emergency door. What should be done before departure?
  6. 6. A bus has a roof hatch designed to lock partly open for ventilation. What additional clearance concern does using that position create?
  7. 7. After an exterior check, a bus's engine access panel remains unlatched. What should happen before moving?
  8. 8. A bus driver is preparing for a short transfer without passengers. How should the driver's seat belt be used?
  9. 9. A carry-on bag fits in the aisle without touching a seated passenger. May it remain there for the trip?
  10. 10. A heavy bag is loose on a luggage shelf above occupied seats. What needs to be checked?
  11. 11. On a bus designed to carry standing passengers, someone stands forward of its marked standee boundary. What should the driver do?
  12. 12. The aisle is lower than the seating area on a coach approaching a rest stop. Which announcement is useful before passengers get up?
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  1. A bus's previous inspection report lists a safety defect. Before starting the next trip, what should the driver establish?

    Correct answer: That the defect has been properly addressed and the required certification reviewed.

    Read the previous report and verify that listed safety defects have been addressed as required. A successful previous trip does not establish present safety.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.1, physical PDF page 71, printed page 4-1. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  2. An otherwise clean passenger seat shifts at its floor mounting during inspection. What is the appropriate response?

    Correct answer: Have the insecure mounting corrected before the bus carries passengers.

    Passenger seats must be firmly attached. Clean upholstery does not compensate for an unsafe mounting.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.1.3, physical PDF page 71, printed page 4-1. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  3. A strip of aisle flooring has lifted beside a row of bus seats. Why does this need attention before boarding?

    Correct answer: It can make passengers trip while moving through the bus.

    The interior check includes walking surfaces and trip hazards. A raised edge can cause a fall even when the bus is not moving.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.1.3, physical PDF page 71, printed page 4-1. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  4. An emergency-window handle is damaged although the glass is intact. Which conclusion is appropriate?

    Correct answer: The exit mechanism needs correction; intact glass alone is not enough.

    Emergency exits need working operating mechanisms, not merely undamaged glass. Inspecting handles and access is part of passenger safety.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.1.3, physical PDF page 71, printed page 4-1. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  5. A decoration hides the sign identifying a bus emergency door. What should be done before departure?

    Correct answer: Remove the obstruction so passengers can identify the exit.

    Emergency-exit identification must remain visible. Passengers may need to recognize the exit quickly without waiting for the driver's help.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.1.3, physical PDF page 71, printed page 4-1. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  6. A bus has a roof hatch designed to lock partly open for ventilation. What additional clearance concern does using that position create?

    Correct answer: The raised hatch increases the bus's effective height.

    A permitted partly open hatch can project above the normal roofline. Account for that extra height; this does not mean every exit may be left open. The handbook advises against leaving a roof hatch open as a regular practice.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.1.4, physical PDF page 71, printed page 4-1. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  7. After an exterior check, a bus's engine access panel remains unlatched. What should happen before moving?

    Correct answer: Close and secure the access panel properly.

    Exterior access panels must be secured before movement. An inspection is not complete while covers or panels remain open.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.1.2, physical PDF page 71, printed page 4-1. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  8. A bus driver is preparing for a short transfer without passengers. How should the driver's seat belt be used?

    Correct answer: Fasten and adjust it before driving, including on the short transfer.

    The driver's belt helps maintain a proper driving position. A short journey or empty passenger area does not remove the need to use it.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.1.5, physical PDF page 71, printed page 4-1. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  9. A carry-on bag fits in the aisle without touching a seated passenger. May it remain there for the trip?

    Correct answer: No; stow it so the aisle and access to doorways stay clear.

    Passenger access and evacuation routes must remain clear. Baggage that seems harmless while everyone is seated can obstruct movement when needed.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.2, physical PDF page 71, printed page 4-1. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  10. A heavy bag is loose on a luggage shelf above occupied seats. What needs to be checked?

    Correct answer: That its placement and restraint keep it from falling or shifting onto people.

    Baggage must not endanger passengers through movement or falling. Ownership and appearance do not establish safe stowage.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.2, physical PDF page 72, printed page 4-2. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  11. On a bus designed to carry standing passengers, someone stands forward of its marked standee boundary. What should the driver do?

    Correct answer: Have the passenger move behind that boundary before proceeding.

    The designated boundary keeps standing riders out of the driver's forward working area. A handhold does not make the wrong standing position acceptable.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.2.3, physical PDF page 72, printed page 4-2. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

  12. The aisle is lower than the seating area on a coach approaching a rest stop. Which announcement is useful before passengers get up?

    Correct answer: Warn them about the step down into the aisle.

    An advance warning about the floor-level change helps passengers avoid falls when leaving their seats. Give useful arrival information before they begin moving.

    Source: ALEA Commercial Driver License Manual, July 2017 section text, current ALEA catalog PDF; section 4.2.4, physical PDF page 72, printed page 4-2. General passenger-safety knowledge, not Alabama licensing or a complete P endorsement course. ↗

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Driving basics, air-brake, combination, tank, doubles/triples, passenger, school-bus, hazardous-materials, initial licensing, written skills preparation, selected driver responsibilities, and road conditions and emergencies are available. Additional Alabama licensing requirements, intrastate exceptions and complete endorsement and skills coverage are still needed; this is not a complete CDL course.

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