MTA Bus Operator Exam for New York City Section 1 Inspection & Reports| Questions and
Answers| New Update with 100% Correct Answers
1. Which of the following is true about speed management and braking? 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? 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? Only on the rear wheels.
4. During the inspection of buses, it is essential to make sure that _____________________.
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? While going down.
6. If a low air pressure warning comes on, which among the following must be done first?
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?
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?
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? 15 feet
10. A bus operator must check the mirrors for a lane change ________________. Which of the
following best completes the sentence given above? 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? Windshield and mirrors
12. What is the function of a supply pressure gauge? To tell you how much air is in the tank
13. Which of the following is an indication that your brakes are fading? You have to press
the brake pedal harder to control speed on a downgrade.
14. If a typical fully-charged air system flows out at 125 psi, what are the maximum leakage
rates per minute of single and combination vehicles after the initial drop? Three psi for
single vehicles and four psi for combination vehicles.
15. What is the purpose of draining out air tanks? To drain moisture and oil out of the tanks.
16. When it started the trip, the odometer of a bus had a reading of 78,012 miles. How much
distance in miles was covered by the whole trip if the odometer reading now indicates 81,316?
81,316 - 78,012 = 3,304
17. It may cause wiggling movement between the frame and fifth wheel assembly when loosely
placed. What is described in the statement above? Locking pins
Answers| New Update with 100% Correct Answers
1. Which of the following is true about speed management and braking? 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? 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? Only on the rear wheels.
4. During the inspection of buses, it is essential to make sure that _____________________.
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? While going down.
6. If a low air pressure warning comes on, which among the following must be done first?
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?
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?
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? 15 feet
10. A bus operator must check the mirrors for a lane change ________________. Which of the
following best completes the sentence given above? 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? Windshield and mirrors
12. What is the function of a supply pressure gauge? To tell you how much air is in the tank
13. Which of the following is an indication that your brakes are fading? You have to press
the brake pedal harder to control speed on a downgrade.
14. If a typical fully-charged air system flows out at 125 psi, what are the maximum leakage
rates per minute of single and combination vehicles after the initial drop? Three psi for
single vehicles and four psi for combination vehicles.
15. What is the purpose of draining out air tanks? To drain moisture and oil out of the tanks.
16. When it started the trip, the odometer of a bus had a reading of 78,012 miles. How much
distance in miles was covered by the whole trip if the odometer reading now indicates 81,316?
81,316 - 78,012 = 3,304
17. It may cause wiggling movement between the frame and fifth wheel assembly when loosely
placed. What is described in the statement above? Locking pins
