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MTA Bus Operator Exam for New York City Section 1 Inspection & Reports 1. Which of the following is true about speed management and braking? - Correct Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer Only on the rear wheels. 4. During the inspection of buses, it is essential to make sure that _____________________. - Correct Answer 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 Answer While going down. 6. If a low air pressure warning comes on, which among the following must be done first? - Correct Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer Windshield and mirrors 12. What is the function of a supply pressure gauge? - Correct Answer To tell you how much air is in the tank 13. Which of the following is an indication that your brakes are fading? - Correct Answer You have to press the brake pedal harder to control speed on a downgrade.

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1. Which of the following is true about speed management and braking? - Correct Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer Only on the rear wheels.



4. During the inspection of buses, it is essential to make sure that _____________________. - Correct
Answer 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 Answer While going down.



6. If a low air pressure warning comes on, which among the following must be done first? - Correct
Answer 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 Answer
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 Answer
Hydraulic brakes

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