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During the pre-trip inspection of a bus, what must the driver check regarding the passenger seats?

Correct answer

Seat mounting — are seats firmly attached with no wobble or broken frames; seat back integrity — seats that collapse forward on braking can injure passengers; condition of any seatbelts on equipped buses; aisle must be clear for emergency evacuation

  1. A Only that the seats are clean
  2. B Seat mounting — are seats firmly attached with no wobble or broken frames; seat back integrity — seats that collapse forward on braking can injure passengers; condition of any seatbelts on equipped buses; aisle must be clear for emergency evacuation
  3. C Only count the number of seats
  4. D Seats require no inspection

Why this is the answer

PASSENGER SAFETY requires that every seat be structurally sound. A loose or broken seat that shifts during a crash or emergency stop can cause serious passenger injury — the seat becomes a projectile and the passenger loses their restraint system. Pre-trip seat inspection: manually push on each seat to check mounting stability; test seat backs for collapse resistance; verify any seat belts (required on over-the-road coaches manufactured after 2016) are functional and undamaged; ensure the aisle remains clear of obstructed egress paths.
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual, Chapter 11, Passenger Vehicles, Pre-Trip, Seat Inspection

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