CDL · Loading and Trip Start

Should standees on a transit bus stand behind the standee line?

Correct answer

Yes — transit buses have a marked standee line near the front; passengers must stand behind it so they do not interfere with the driver's view, controls, or door operation

  1. A There is no standee line
  2. B Yes — transit buses have a marked standee line near the front; passengers must stand behind it so they do not interfere with the driver's view, controls, or door operation
  3. C Only at scheduled stops
  4. D The line is decorative

Why this is the answer

Transit buses designed to carry standing passengers have a 'standee line' marked on the floor near the front of the bus. Passengers must stand behind this line while the bus is in motion. The line is positioned so standing passengers do not interfere with the driver's forward view, the operation of the front entry door, or the area around the driver's controls. Drivers should ensure compliance — if a passenger is in front of the line, the bus should not move. Standee capacity (the maximum standing passengers allowed) is also typically marked on transit buses to prevent overloading.
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual 4.2.4 Standee Line

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