Is the statement true or false: The rear door of a transit bus has to be open to put on the parking brake?

The statement is false. It is not necessary for the rear door of a transit bus to be open in order to apply the parking brake. The parking brake can be engaged independently of the rear door’s position. This is an important safety feature designed to ensure that the driver can secure the vehicle regardless of passenger access through the doors.

This design allows for safer operation of the bus, enabling the driver to apply the parking brake at any time as needed, for example, when stopped at a bus stop or during maintenance checks. Depending on the bus model, there may be specific protocols regarding door operation and parking brake use, but as a general rule across modern transit buses, the application of the parking brake does not rely on the rear door being open.