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1
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What information is included on a hazardour material’s manufacturer’s label?

A

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

2
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PPE

A

Personal Protective Equipment – anything from high visibility vests to repsirators

3
Q

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

A

10

4
Q

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

A

50

5
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What are the two types of sexual harassment?

A

Controlling, Hostile Environment

6
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Define “Controlling” Sexual Harassment

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

7
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Define “Hostile Environment” Sexual Harassment

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Any pattern of conduct that creates an offensive or intimidating environment

8
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What are HBV abd HIV examples of?

A

Bloodborne pathogens

9
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Define fatigue

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

10
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What is the XXX:XX:1 Theory?

A

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.

11
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Articulate the four-part definition of an accident

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

12
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What two key areas does risk come from?

A

Unsafe conditions and unplanned behaviors

13
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What are the 3 reasons people have accidents?

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

14
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What is the best definition of safety?

A

Freedom from risk

15
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Why is it important to accept that as people, we cause accidents?

A

Because if accidents can be caused, they can be prevented

16
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What should you be able to see when you adjust the flat passenger view mirror?

A

As many passenger heads as possible

17
Q

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

A

The rear wheels touching the pavement

18
Q

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

A

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

19
Q

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

A

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

20
Q

What is the opposite of boarding?

A

Alighting

21
Q

What does LLLC stand for?

A

Look around; look ahead; leave room; communicate

22
Q

How far ahead should you look?

A

12-15 seconds

23
Q

How often should you check your mirrors?

A

Every 5-8 seconds

24
Q

Where is the easiest place to leave room?

A

In front of your bus!!

25
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What are the three different types of distractions?

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

26
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Define distracted driving.

A

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

27
Q

What is something you can do to prevent mental distractions?

A

Take a deep breath and re-focus

28
Q

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

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

29
Q

How fur do you stop from a train crossing?

A

15 to 50 feet

30
Q

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

A

Toward the train at a 45 degree angle

31
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How much room, besides enough for your bus, should be on the other side of a railroad crossing before you proceed across?

A

15 feet

32
Q

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

A

Rock and roll

33
Q

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

A

Get Out And Look; backing accidents

34
Q

What are the 3 parts of a highway exit ramp?

A

Deceleration lane; the ramp; merging area

35
Q

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

A

A mile

36
Q

Lane changing is a BLANK act.

A

Unsafe

37
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What are the three parts to a freeway entrance?

A

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

38
Q

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

A

25%, 50%, and 66%

39
Q

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

A

Backing it onto the lift

40
Q

What are the three main characteristucs of a professional operator?

A

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

41
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What are the two parts of customer service?

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

42
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Upon what three elements is safe driving built?

A

Knowledge, skills, and attitude

43
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What are the four types of hazardous drivers?

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Timid, distracted, careless, and risk-takers

44
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What do you want to carefully guard against at the scene of an accident?

A

Admitting or even suggesting liability

45
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How far away should you and the passengers go when you evacuate a bus?

A

At least 100 feet

46
Q

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

A

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

47
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When must incident reports be filed?

A

By the end of the shift.

48
Q

What does MSDS Stand for?

A

Material Safety Data Sheet

49
Q

What does and MSDS contain?

A

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

50
Q

How many turn signal flashes before you change lanes?

A

At least 3

51
Q

What does triangulation mean in problem resolution?

A

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

52
Q

Where do you place wheel blocks?

A

Under the downhill side of the right rear dual

53
Q

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?

A

Stay in your lane. Block the roadway.

54
Q

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

A

20 Minutes

55
Q

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

A

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

56
Q

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

A

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

57
Q

How much is a monthly pass?

A

25 Bucks