Alberta School Bus Driver Test 01

Taking the Alberta school bus driver practice test requires thorough preparation and dedication. It is crucial to study the Alberta School Bus Driver’s Handbook thoroughly and understand each section well. The practice test provides a glimpse of what to expect on the official test. Once you have passed the practice test, it is time to take the official exam and confidently showcase your knowledge and skills.

Alberta School Bus Test 01

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If the bus has an oil pressure gauge instead of a light and adequate pressure is not indicated, what do you do?

Let the engine idle for five minutes to warm the oil

Nothing

Give the engine a higher rpm

Turn the engine off immediately

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What can excessive loss of pressure overnight indicate with the vacuum or air pressure gauge?

It's too cold

A leak in the air system

The gauge isn't working

None of the above

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When inspecting the tires, tap each tire with a tire iron or similar implement. What should it sound like?

A spongy sound

No sound whatsoever

Deep and hollow on both tires

A solid sound on both tires

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Why should a driver complete the pre-trip inspection in the position the vehicle was last parked in?

It's where the driver starts and finishes each day

No reason

It may be easier to spot some signs of trouble, such as a fluid leak

So other drivers can do the same

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If the service brake indicator light comes on during a hard braking application, what could this indicate?

At least one of the brake systems is not operating properly

None of the above

The parking brake is not operating properly

All of the brake systems are operating properly

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How do you check if the parking brake is working properly?

Place the bus in reverse, press the accelerator and test under load

Place the bus in drive, press the accelerator, and test under load

Place the bus in drive, release your foot off of the foot brake, and test under load

Place the bus in neutral, press the accelerator and test under load

7 / 30

The windshield washer fluid should be how full, as a minimum?

1/4 full

3/4 full

It doesn't matter

1/2 full

8 / 30

In colder weather, how long should the bus idle before first starting out on your route?

5 minutes

2 minutes

20 minutes

10 minutes

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How would you properly test the park brake?

None of the above

Place the bus in drive or appropriate gear, release your foot off of the foot brake and press the accelerator firmly

Place the bus in drive or appropriate gear, release your foot off of the foot brake and test under load

The brake should be firm to press

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Why would you wish to drive in a lower gear?

To save on braking

To provide more engine power

No reason

To save on fuel

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If your bus is equipped with updated equipment, or special equipment that is not included on the standard checklist, what should you do?

Nothing

Skip them as part of the pre-trip inspection

Check those items but no need to write them down

You will need to add these items to your checklist

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Other than a legal responsibility to perform a pre-trip inspection, is there any other reason to do it?

It makes the bus look good

No other reason

A moral responsibility

None of the above

13 / 30

Should a properly adjusted clutch have any 'free play'?

Only when pedal is fully depressed

Only moving from a stopped position

Yes

14 / 30

The power steering fluid should be how full, as a minimum?

It doesn't matter

1/2 full

3/4 full

1/4 full

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When should the operator add oil?

None of the above

When it dips below the 'add' line on the dipstick

When the oil light illuminates

When the oil pressure gauge drops

16 / 30

What is referred to as coasting to a stop?

None of the above

To depress the clutch at too high a speed and then keep it depressed while braking to a stop

Braking smoothly without any jerky movements while stopping

Turning off the engine while coming to a stop

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Why should you avoid deviating from the pre-trip inspection checklist?

Th checklist can be used as an example each day following

The checklist will look more complete for the next driver

The less likely you are to omit any items

None of the above

18 / 30

What is the appropriate way to check the transmission during the on-the-road check?

The bus should start out smoothly

None of the above

Just the typical noises while changes in gears

Just the typical struggles while changing gears

19 / 30

If the water temperature gauge or temperature warning light indicates the coolant is hot, what should you do?

Turn off the engine and report immediately to your appropriate supervisor

Shift to neutral, turn off the engine and coast often enough until the coolant cools down

None of the above

Turn on the blower fan to high to blow out the hot air

20 / 30

How long is a daily trip inspection valid for?

12 hours from the time recorded in the trip inspection report

36 hours from the time recorded in the trip inspection report

Until the next trip inspection is done

24 hours from the time recorded in the trip inspection report

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buses that have been converted for propane usage, may not have gauges that are giving an accurate reading. How would operators determine their next fill-up?

Fill up every day to be sure

They can't

They use guesswork

They must use kilometres traveled

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Fan Belts/Fan Blades should not be frayed, badly worn, or twisted and should have how much tension?

2 cm

2.25 cm

2.5 cm

1.5 cm

23 / 30

If the bus is equipped with a vacuum or air pressure gauge, it indicates capacity to operate the brakes. When should you begin to operate the bus?

When it's time to move on to your route

When the 'reserve' vacuum or air reaches the manufacturer's minimum specifications

When the rpm has dropped to 900 rpm

When the engine has warmed up

24 / 30

When bringing the bus to a complete stop, apply the brake, gradually increasing pressure. At what point should you depress the clutch?

After reducing speed to between 8-16 km/h

Just before coming to the stop

Before the bus stalls

Once you begin braking

25 / 30

When doing an on-the-road check, at what speeds should you check the brakes?

Quick speeds and emergency braking

At highway speeds

At low speeds

It doesn't matter as long as they are checked

26 / 30

What is not part of the three basic parts of a pre-trip inspection?

Walk-around

Under the hood

Engine start-up

Highway test drive

27 / 30

The oil pressure warning light may go on as the bus is being started. What do you do if it doesn't go out?

Nothing

Turn the engine off immediately

Give the engine a higher rpm

Let the engine idle for five minutes to warm the oil

28 / 30

When performing an under the hood check, if there is no mark on the coolant tank, how far from the filler neck is acceptable?

3.5 cm

2.5 cm

2 cm

3 cm

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What category is not part of the daily inspection?

Under the hood - engine compartment check

Vehicle alignment

Engine start-up and the interior inspection

The walk-around and exterior inspection

30 / 30

For air brake systems, the parking brake will remain applied if the air pressure falls below what psi?

65-70 psi

45-50 psi

35-40 psi

25-30 psi

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