The aisles and stairwell of a bus must be kept clear at all times. Do not let passengers use these areas to store additional baggage.

Must remain clear at all times.

Can be used to store items, if needed.

Can be used as a seat, if needed.

Should be used to store small items.

Must remain clear at all times.

A hot, poorly-ventilated area can make a person sleepy. Opening a window, opening a vent, or using the air conditioning can help keep the cab cool and reduce the risk of fatigue.

Keep the cab poorly ventilated.

Though there are some exceptions to this rule, most hazardous materials are not permitted to be transported by bus. The safety of your passengers is your responsibility.

Should be stored near the engine of a bus.

May be transported on a bus if passengers are informed in advance.

Can be transported on a bus if the items can be stored near the rear of the vehicle.

Driving at excessive speeds is a major cause of fatal crashes. Never drive above the posted maximum speed limit and adjust your speed to fit conditions.

Is a major cause of fatal crashes.

Can be a good way to get to your destination quickly.

Should only be done if the roadway is dry.

Is acceptable in light traffic.

On a bus, all baggage and freight should be stored in a manner that allows the driver to move freely and easily; allows riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency; and protects riders from injury if items fall or shift.

Allows riders to exit by any door or window in an emergency.

Blocks an exit, if at least one other exit is available to passengers.

Partially covers a door, since the items can be moved aside.

Allows the cargo to be easily offloaded in an emergency.

If you must drive in reverse, you should back up slowly and use the mirrors on both sides of your vehicle. Use a helper to monitor your blind spots whenever possible. You and the helper should agree on a signal for "stop."

Rely only on the passenger’s side mirror.

Turn toward the passenger’s side whenever possible.

There are two indicators that determine when you need to shift into a higher gear. One indicator is the engine speed (rpm). You should read your vehicle's manual to learn its rpm range and shift up when you reach the top of that range. The other indicator is road speed (mph). You should learn which speeds each gear can accommodate, then keep an eye on the speedometer and shift up as needed.

Learn what speeds each gear is good for and shift up when necessary.

Watch other vehicles and try to keep pace.

Watch other trucks and shift when they shift.

Use the speed limit as a guide.

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8 . The stairwell of a bus:

9 . To prevent fatigue while driving, you should:

10 . Most hazardous materials:

11 . Driving too fast:

12 . Baggage and freight should be stored in a way that:

13 . When backing, it is best to:

14 . When using road speed to know when to switch gears, you should:

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