What does a bus leaning toward the outside of a banked curve indicate?
Correct answer: The bus is traveling too fast
A posted curve speed suitable for cars may still roll or slide a bus.
Source: Texas DL-7C, March 2026, section 4.3.4, PDF page 79: banked curves ↗
What should a bus driver do with the driver-seat safety belt?
Correct answer: Wear it while driving
The passenger chapter instructs drivers to use the driver-seat belt. Passenger seating arrangements do not remove the driver’s need for restraint.
Source: Texas DL-7C, March 2026, section 4, PDF page 77: Convex mirrors ↗
When a bus must stop at a railroad crossing, how far from the nearest rail should it stop?
Correct answer: Between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail
Stop 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail, then look and listen before proceeding. Some crossings have legal stopping exceptions; do not treat the distance rule as permission to ignore signals or an approaching train.
Source: Texas DL-7C, March 2026, section 4, PDF page 79: Railroad crossings ↗
Where must a bus stop at a drawbridge without a signal light or traffic-control attendant?
Correct answer: At least 50 feet before the draw
Stop at least 50 feet away and confirm the draw is fully closed before crossing.
Source: Texas DL-7C, March 2026, section 4, PDF page 79: Drawbridges ↗
What is the correct use of a transit bus brake-door interlock?
Correct answer: Treat it as a safety feature, not a substitute for the parking brake
The interlock applies brakes and holds idle with the rear door open, but does not replace the parking brake.
Source: Texas DL-7C, March 2026, section 4, PDF page 80: Brake-door interlock ↗
Why inspect the passenger compartment again at the end of a bus shift?
Correct answer: Riders may have damaged safety equipment during service
Check and report problems so they can be addressed before the bus returns to service.
Source: Texas DL-7C, March 2026, section 4, PDF page 79: After-trip inspection ↗
Under current federal 49 CFR 396.11, must a bus driver prepare a written inspection report when no defect was discovered or reported?
Correct answer: No, this federal rule does not require a no-defect report
The current federal rule exempts no-defect reports. Report safety or breakdown-related defects when required; separate state or employer requirements may still apply. The older handbook wording is superseded for this federal question.
Source: 49 CFR 396.11(a)(2)(i), current September 10, 2026 ↗
May a bus be refueled inside a closed building with riders aboard?
Correct answer: No
Do not refuel in a closed building with passengers aboard. Avoid passenger-onboard refueling generally unless necessary.
Source: Texas DL-7C, March 2026, section 4, PDF page 79: Refueling ↗
Passengers cannot safely get off a disabled bus where it stopped. If towing with riders is necessary, how far should the bus be moved?
Correct answer: Only to the nearest safe place to discharge them
The exception is to reach a safe unloading place, not continue ordinary service with riders aboard.
Source: Texas DL-7C, March 2026, section 4, PDF page 80: Disabled bus ↗
A rider wants to discuss a complicated complaint while you are driving. What should you do?
Correct answer: Keep attention on driving and handle it when safely stopped
Passenger discussions must not distract the driver from controlling the bus.
Source: Texas DL-7C, March 2026, section 4, PDF page 79: Driver distraction ↗
