MTA Bus Operator Exam for New York City
Section 1 Inspection & Reports |
COMPLETE EXAM WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
1. Which of the following is true about speed management
and braking?
A) The stopping distance required for vehicles at 40 mph is
four times greater than that required at 20 mph
B) The stopping distance required for vehicles at 40 mph is
two times greater than that required at 20 mph
C) The stopping distance required for vehicles at 40 mph is
the same as that required at 20 mph
D) The stopping distance required for vehicles at 40 mph is
eight times greater than that required at 20 mph
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Stopping distance increases with the square of
the speed, so doubling speed from 20 to 40 mph quadruples
the stopping distance .
2. Which statement is true for the anti-lock braking system
in buses?
A) It prevents the brakes from locking up
B) It increases the stopping distance
C) It replaces the need for regular brakes
,D) It only works at low speeds
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The anti-lock braking system prevents the brakes
from locking up, helping the driver maintain control during
emergency braking .
3. Heavy vehicles settle for the cheaper recapped or
regrooved tires instead of buying new ones. When is this
applicable to buses?
A) Only on the rear wheels
B) Only on the front wheels
C) On all wheels
D) Never
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Recapped or regrooved tires may only be used
on the rear wheels of buses, not on the front .
4. During the inspection of buses, it is essential to make
sure that _____________________.
A) Emergency exit handles are secure
B) Rider signaling devices are working
C) Every handhold and railing is secure
D) All of the above
Correct answer: D
,Rationale: All of these items are essential to check during a
bus inspection to ensure passenger safety .
5. Vehicles with automatic transmission uses fluid coupling
to easily make gear changes without the traditional friction
clutch. When is the best time for the operator to downshift
with an automatic transmission?
A) While going down
B) While going up
C) While stopped
D) While accelerating
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The best time to downshift with an automatic
transmission is while going down a grade to use engine
braking .
6. If a low air pressure warning comes on, which among the
following must be done first?
A) Stop and safely park as soon as possible
B) Continue driving to the next stop
C) Increase speed to build pressure
D) Turn off the engine
Correct answer: A
Rationale: When a low air pressure warning comes on, the
driver must stop and safely park as soon as possible .
, 7. Road accidents happen unexpectedly and unintentionally;
hence certain types of equipment are vital in keeping the
passengers safe. Which is the most crucial set of
emergency equipment?
A) Reflectors, spare electric fuses, and fire extinguisher
B) Spare tire, jack, and lug wrench
C) First aid kit, blankets, and water
D) Flashlight, batteries, and radio
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The most crucial emergency equipment includes
reflectors, spare electric fuses, and a fire extinguisher .
8. A bus operator pumped the clutch a few times then
pressed it down for five seconds and ensured that the pedal
does not move. Which of the following was being inspected
above?
A) Hydraulic brakes
B) Air brakes
C) Steering system
D) Suspension system
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Pumping the clutch and holding the pedal checks
for hydraulic brake leaks .
Section 1 Inspection & Reports |
COMPLETE EXAM WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
1. Which of the following is true about speed management
and braking?
A) The stopping distance required for vehicles at 40 mph is
four times greater than that required at 20 mph
B) The stopping distance required for vehicles at 40 mph is
two times greater than that required at 20 mph
C) The stopping distance required for vehicles at 40 mph is
the same as that required at 20 mph
D) The stopping distance required for vehicles at 40 mph is
eight times greater than that required at 20 mph
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Stopping distance increases with the square of
the speed, so doubling speed from 20 to 40 mph quadruples
the stopping distance .
2. Which statement is true for the anti-lock braking system
in buses?
A) It prevents the brakes from locking up
B) It increases the stopping distance
C) It replaces the need for regular brakes
,D) It only works at low speeds
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The anti-lock braking system prevents the brakes
from locking up, helping the driver maintain control during
emergency braking .
3. Heavy vehicles settle for the cheaper recapped or
regrooved tires instead of buying new ones. When is this
applicable to buses?
A) Only on the rear wheels
B) Only on the front wheels
C) On all wheels
D) Never
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Recapped or regrooved tires may only be used
on the rear wheels of buses, not on the front .
4. During the inspection of buses, it is essential to make
sure that _____________________.
A) Emergency exit handles are secure
B) Rider signaling devices are working
C) Every handhold and railing is secure
D) All of the above
Correct answer: D
,Rationale: All of these items are essential to check during a
bus inspection to ensure passenger safety .
5. Vehicles with automatic transmission uses fluid coupling
to easily make gear changes without the traditional friction
clutch. When is the best time for the operator to downshift
with an automatic transmission?
A) While going down
B) While going up
C) While stopped
D) While accelerating
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The best time to downshift with an automatic
transmission is while going down a grade to use engine
braking .
6. If a low air pressure warning comes on, which among the
following must be done first?
A) Stop and safely park as soon as possible
B) Continue driving to the next stop
C) Increase speed to build pressure
D) Turn off the engine
Correct answer: A
Rationale: When a low air pressure warning comes on, the
driver must stop and safely park as soon as possible .
, 7. Road accidents happen unexpectedly and unintentionally;
hence certain types of equipment are vital in keeping the
passengers safe. Which is the most crucial set of
emergency equipment?
A) Reflectors, spare electric fuses, and fire extinguisher
B) Spare tire, jack, and lug wrench
C) First aid kit, blankets, and water
D) Flashlight, batteries, and radio
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The most crucial emergency equipment includes
reflectors, spare electric fuses, and a fire extinguisher .
8. A bus operator pumped the clutch a few times then
pressed it down for five seconds and ensured that the pedal
does not move. Which of the following was being inspected
above?
A) Hydraulic brakes
B) Air brakes
C) Steering system
D) Suspension system
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Pumping the clutch and holding the pedal checks
for hydraulic brake leaks .
