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Question 1

What information is included on a hazardour material’s manufacturer’s label?

Answer 1

The chemical’s identity, the manufacturer’s name, address and a hazard warning

Question 2

PPE

Answer 2

Personal Protective Equipment – anything from high visibility vests to repsirators

Question 3

Random alcohol tests must equal at least what percentage of the average number of driver positions?

Answer 3

10

Question 4

Each year, what percentage of drivers must have an unannounced random drug test?

Answer 4

50

Question 5

What are the two types of sexual harassment?

Answer 5

Controlling, Hostile Environment

Question 6

Define “Controlling” Sexual Harassment

Answer 6

Quid pro quo; abuse of power; one incident is sufficient

Question 7

Define “Hostile Environment” Sexual Harassment

Answer 7

Any pattern of conduct that creates an offensive or intimidating environment

Question 8

What are HBV abd HIV examples of?

Answer 8

Bloodborne pathogens

Question 9

Define fatigue

Answer 9

A state of mind and body that results from continued physical or mental activity or sleep loss

Question 10

What is the XXX:XX:1 Theory?

Answer 10

For every major accident, there are 29 minor accidents based on identical unsafe behavior; for those 29 minor accidents there were 300 identical unsafe behaviors that went uncorrected. Repeated often enough, unsafe behavior ALWAYS leads to an accident.

Question 11

Articulate the four-part definition of an accident

Answer 11

1) It is an unplanned event that 2)disrupts activity and 3)involves or affects people and 4)has a cause.

Question 12

What two key areas does risk come from?

Answer 12

Unsafe conditions and unplanned behaviors

Question 13

What are the 3 reasons people have accidents?

Answer 13

1) failing to pay attention; 2)exceeding performance capabilities; 3)patterns of unsafe behavior

Question 14

What is the best definition of safety?

Answer 14

Freedom from risk

Question 15

Why is it important to accept that as people, we cause accidents?

Answer 15

Because if accidents can be caused, they can be prevented

Question 16

What should you be able to see when you adjust the flat passenger view mirror?

Answer 16

As many passenger heads as possible

Question 17

What should you be able to see when you adjust your left and right flat side mirrors?

Answer 17

The rear wheels touching the pavement

Question 18

What should you be able to see when you adjust your right and left convex mirrors?

Answer 18

A little bit of the bus and as much area to the rear and to the right as possible (1” of horizon and bus)

Question 19

What are the five main reference points for positioning your bus?

Answer 19

1) Centering reference point; 2) Six-inch reference point; 3) Four-foot reference point; 4) backing referrence point; 5) Intersection reference point

Question 20

What is the opposite of boarding?

Answer 20

Alighting

Question 21

What does LLLC stand for?

Answer 21

Look around; look ahead; leave room; communicate

Question 22

How far ahead should you look?

Answer 22

12-15 seconds

Question 23

How often should you check your mirrors?

Answer 23

Every 5-8 seconds

Question 24

Where is the easiest place to leave room?

Answer 24

In front of your bus!!

Question 25

What are the three different types of distractions?

Answer 25

Visual -- taking your eyes off the road; Manual -- taking your hands off the wheel; Mental -- taking your mind off what you're doing

Question 26

Define distracted driving.

Answer 26

Any non-driving activity that has the potential to distract you from the primary task of driving

Question 27

What is something you can do to prevent mental distractions?

Answer 27

Take a deep breath and re-focus

Question 28

What is the rule of thumb, progressively, for following distii?

Answer 28

Four seconds in good weather, five seconds for rain, six seconds for snow, seven seconds for sleet or ice

Question 29

How fur do you stop from a train crossing?

Answer 29

15 to 50 feet

Question 30

If you do have to evacuate a train at a crossing, what direction should you evacuate the passengers?

Answer 30

Toward the train at a 45 degree angle

Question 31

How much room, besides enough for your bus, should be on the other side of a railroad crossing before you proceed across?

Answer 31

15 feet

Question 32

What is the best tecnique to avoid collisions with pedestrians and bicyclists?

Answer 32

Rock and roll

Question 33

What does G.O.A.L stand for, and what does it help prevent?

Answer 33

Get Out And Look; backing accidents

Question 34

What are the 3 parts of a highway exit ramp?

Answer 34

Deceleration lane; the ramp; merging area

Question 35

How far before a freeway exit should you begin your merging maneuver?

Answer 35

A mile

Question 36

Lane changing is a BLANK act.

Answer 36

Unsafe

Question 37

What are the three parts to a freeway entrance?

Answer 37

The entrance ramp, the merging area, and the acceleration lane

Question 38

By what percentage factor do you reduce your speed for, respectively, rain, snow, and ice?

Answer 38

25%, 50%, and 66%

Question 39

What is the safest orientation for placing a mobility device on the lift?

Answer 39

Backing it onto the lift

Question 40

What are the three main characteristucs of a professional operator?

Answer 40

Good driving skills, a professional appearance, and great customer service skills

Question 41

What are the two parts of customer service?

Answer 41

Safely operating your bus, and being courteous, respectful, and helpful.

Question 42

Upon what three elements is safe driving built?

Answer 42

Knowledge, skills, and attitude

Question 43

What are the four types of hazardous drivers?

Answer 43

Timid, distracted, careless, and risk-takers

Question 44

What do you want to carefully guard against at the scene of an accident?

Answer 44

Admitting or even suggesting liability

Question 45

How far away should you and the passengers go when you evacuate a bus?

Answer 45

At least 100 feet

Question 46

Under what conditions do you need to fill out a Washington State event report?

Answer 46

If an accident results in damage over $500 or involves injury, and law enforcement has not done an investigation.

Question 47

When must incident reports be filed?

Answer 47

By the end of the shift.

Question 48

What does MSDS Stand for?

Answer 48

Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 49

What does and MSDS contain?

Answer 49

Chemical Identity, Hazardous Ingredients, Physical and Chemical Characteristics, Fire and Explosion Hazard Data, Reactivity Data, Health Hazards

Question 50

How many turn signal flashes before you change lanes?

Answer 50

At least 3

Question 51

What does triangulation mean in problem resolution?

Answer 51

Imagining that the problem is off to the side, and not in between you and the other person

Question 52

Where do you place wheel blocks?

Answer 52

Under the downhill side of the right rear dual

Question 53

At a bus stop, if you can't get completely off the roadway, or if the bus stop does not have a paved surface, what should you do?

Answer 53

Stay in your lane. Block the roadway.

Question 54

What is the time window for taxi service from the drop-off time point?

Answer 54

20 Minutes

Question 55

When you call dispatch for a taxi, what do you tell them?

Answer 55

Number of passengers, drop off location, drop off time, and a first name

Question 56

What is it important to do as you approach a stop where you may need to use the lift?

Answer 56

Size up the boarding location and position the coach to the curb

Question 57

How much is a monthly pass?

Answer 57

25 Bucks