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What is the standee line on a bus, and what does it mean for passengers?

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Correct answer

A line (or marker) behind which passengers must stay so that no rider stands forward of the rear of the driver's seat while the bus is moving

  1. A A line (or marker) behind which passengers must stay so that no rider stands forward of the rear of the driver's seat while the bus is moving
  2. B A painted lane on the road
  3. C A line showing where to stand to board
  4. D The maximum speed line on the speedometer

Why this is the answer

Buses designed to allow standing riders have a standee line — a line or marker on the floor, typically about two feet behind the rear of the driver's seat. No passenger may stand ahead of this line while the bus is in motion. The rule keeps standees out of the area where they could interfere with the driver, be thrown into the windshield in a sudden stop, or block the driver's view and controls. Before pulling away from a stop, the driver should make sure no one is standing forward of the standee line.
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual 4.2.4 Standee Line

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About this topic: Loading and Trip Start

Loading and trip-start questions cover the pre-trip inspection items unique to buses — emergency exits, signalling devices, seats — plus standee rules, baggage placement, and which hazardous materials passengers may never bring aboard. This is one of 15 Passenger Transport questions on loading and trip start, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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