CDL PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT

CDL PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT # Bus Operation and Safety Protocols - Safety Space: While driving a 40-foot bus at 30 mph, maintain a safety space of at least 4 seconds in front of the bus. ️ - Definition of Hazard: A hazard is any condition that may cause your trip to be unsafe. ️ - Standee Line: This is the line that all riders must stay behind while the bus is moving. ️ - Bus Disabled Procedures: Your bus can only be towed or pushed to a safe spot for discharging passengers if getting off sooner would be unsafe. ️ - Folding Seats in a Bus: No folding seats are allowed in a bus that is not carrying farm workers. ️ # Emergency Equipment and Inspection - Required Emergency Equipment: Must include a fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers), and reflectors. ️ - Inspection Reports: Sign the inspection report made by the previous driver only if the defects have been certified as repaired or not needing repair. ️ - After Trip Inspection Report: This must specify any defects likely to affect safety or lead to a breakdown. ️ # Driving Behavior and Passenger Safety - Communication with Passengers: Avoid unnecessary conversation with riders while driving. ️ - Carrying Small Arms Ammunition: Buses can carry less than 100 pounds of small arms ammunition (ORM-D) in the passenger area. ️ - Announcing Stops: When arriving at a bus stop, announce the location, reason for stopping, next departure time, and the bus number. ️ # Railroad and Drawbridge Procedures - Stopping for Drawbridges: Stop about 50 feet from the draw if there is no traffic light or attendant. ️ - Stopping at Railroad Tracks: Stop between 15 to 50 feet before the nearest track. ️ # Baggage, Cargo, and Special Regulations - Handling of Carry-On Baggage: Baggage can never be left in doorways or aisles. ️ - Cargo Regulations: Bus drivers may not allow riders on the bus until departure time on chartered trips. ️ - Hazardous Materials: Their transport is permitted if they meet certain conditions, but no irritating materials or tear gas can ever be carried on a bus. ️ # Speed Management and Driving Techniques