MTA Bus Operator Exam for New York City Section 1
Inspection & Reports || ALREADY PASSED!!
1. Which of the following is true about speed management and braking? correct answers The
stopping distance required for vehicles at 40 mph is four times greater than that required at 20
mph.
2. Which statement is true for the anti-lock braking system in buses? correct answers It
prevents the brakes from locking up.
3. Heavy vehicles settle for the cheaper recapped or regrooved tires instead of buying new
ones. When is this applicable to buses? correct answers Only on the rear wheels.
4. During the inspection of buses, it is essential to make sure that _____________________.
correct answers Emergency exit handles are secure.
Rider signaling devices are working.
Every handhold and railing is secure.
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? correct answers While going down.
6. If a low air pressure warning comes on, which among the following must be done first?
correct answers Stop and safely park as soon as possible.
7. Road accidents happen unexpectedly and unintentionally; hence certain types of
equipments are vital in keeping the passengers safe. Which is the most crucial set of
emergency equipment? correct answers Reflectors, spare electric fuses, and 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?
correct answers Hydraulic brakes
9. When driving towards a railroad, the vehicle must be stopped within 50 feet but not less
than ____ feet from the nearest rail of the track. Which of the following best completes the
sentence given above? correct answers 15 feet
10. A bus operator must check the mirrors for a lane change ________________. Which of
the following best completes the sentence given above? correct answers before and after
signaling the lane change
11. Which of the following is the most important to be free from dirt, illegal stickers,
obstructions or damages to it? correct answers Windshield and mirrors
12. What is the function of a supply pressure gauge? correct answers To tell you how much
air is in the tank
13. Which of the following is an indication that your brakes are fading? correct answers You
have to press the brake pedal harder to control speed on a downgrade.
Inspection & Reports || ALREADY PASSED!!
1. Which of the following is true about speed management and braking? correct answers The
stopping distance required for vehicles at 40 mph is four times greater than that required at 20
mph.
2. Which statement is true for the anti-lock braking system in buses? correct answers It
prevents the brakes from locking up.
3. Heavy vehicles settle for the cheaper recapped or regrooved tires instead of buying new
ones. When is this applicable to buses? correct answers Only on the rear wheels.
4. During the inspection of buses, it is essential to make sure that _____________________.
correct answers Emergency exit handles are secure.
Rider signaling devices are working.
Every handhold and railing is secure.
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? correct answers While going down.
6. If a low air pressure warning comes on, which among the following must be done first?
correct answers Stop and safely park as soon as possible.
7. Road accidents happen unexpectedly and unintentionally; hence certain types of
equipments are vital in keeping the passengers safe. Which is the most crucial set of
emergency equipment? correct answers Reflectors, spare electric fuses, and 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?
correct answers Hydraulic brakes
9. When driving towards a railroad, the vehicle must be stopped within 50 feet but not less
than ____ feet from the nearest rail of the track. Which of the following best completes the
sentence given above? correct answers 15 feet
10. A bus operator must check the mirrors for a lane change ________________. Which of
the following best completes the sentence given above? correct answers before and after
signaling the lane change
11. Which of the following is the most important to be free from dirt, illegal stickers,
obstructions or damages to it? correct answers Windshield and mirrors
12. What is the function of a supply pressure gauge? correct answers To tell you how much
air is in the tank
13. Which of the following is an indication that your brakes are fading? correct answers You
have to press the brake pedal harder to control speed on a downgrade.
