Alberta School Bus Driver Test 02

It is important to arrive at the exam center on time, ask for clarifications if necessary, and read each question carefully. Remember to take breaks and stay calm throughout the test. Passing your official exam with flying colors requires much effort, but it is well worth it. As a successful school bus driver, you will ensure the safety of children and provide reliable transportation to and from school. With your hard work and dedication, you will be an asset to your community and make a positive impact on children’s lives.

Alberta School Bus Test 02

1 / 30

What does shifting before the proper engine speed is reached cause?

Grinding of the gears

A loud noise from the engine

The engine to lug which can be hard on the engine

It makes shifting gears tougher

2 / 30

What does holding the vehicle in too low a gear while the engine races cause?

Sluggish acceleration

Excessive wear on an engine

Nothing

Poor mileage

3 / 30

If you require additional power to accelerate quickly in an automatic transmission vehicle, what would you need to do?

Depress the accelerator firmly to the floor, which will cause the automatic transmission to downshift giving you more power to accelerate

You can't do anything as the transmission changes automatically

Place the gear selector in a much lower gear

None of the above

4 / 30

What does GVW refer to?

Grand Vehicle Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight

Grand Variable Wish

None of the above

5 / 30

When should the driver activate the alternately flashing amber lamps?

It's their complete judgement

Before that person begins to slow down the school bus for the purpose of stopping on a highway to load or unload passengers

When that person begins to slow down the school bus for the purpose of stopping on a highway to load or unload passengers

When that person stops on a highway to load or unload passengers

6 / 30

What is referred to as 'double clutching' ?

Where you must depress the clutch twice because the transmission did not change gears correctly

A procedure where you depress the clutch pedal, release it and depress it again while shifting gears

Where you have two clutches

None of the above

7 / 30

Where do the majority of school bus-related fatalities (62%) occur?

Outside the school bus

At the rear of the bus

Anywhere

On the steps of the bus

8 / 30

The driver shall not move the school bus after the disembarking until the student is observed doing what?

Has been picked up by a family member

To have reached a place that is safe from the traffic

Has given the driver a thumbs-up symbol

Looking back at the driver

9 / 30

What is referred to as the service brake?

The parking brake

The time when the brakes are being serviced

The foot brake used by the driver while the bus is in operation

The air brake

10 / 30

If there is a stop coming up and if there is traffic following or oncoming, what should the driver try to do?

Stop as normal but put the yellow lights on early

Let it pass, do so by slowing down well before the stop and allow the traffic to clear

Do as you normally would do

Ignore the yellow lights and just put on the flashing red lights

11 / 30

What is the National Safety Code (NSC)?

None of the above

An agreement between federal and provincial governments to have minimum performance standards

The code of conduct for all commercial vehicles

Safety regulations for the province of Alberta

12 / 30

If the bus takes propane, who is allowed to refuel the bus?

Only personnel with proper certification or training

The maintenance team

The owner of the bus

The driver of the bus

13 / 30

When would you drive in a lower gear with an automatic transmission?

On wet roads

During curves

You wouldn't

Due to difficult terrain to give better traction and assist in reducing tire spin

14 / 30

As a professional school bus operator, what is your main objective?

To ensure the vehicle runs smoothly

To serve your community

To safely transport passengers to their destinations

To report any mechanical problems to your employer

15 / 30

Signally right will indicate your intentions to change lane position. When should you do this?

At approximately 75 metres

At approximately 50 metres

At approximately 100 metres

At approximately 125 metres

16 / 30

What does MRC refer to?

Maintain Running Charter

Manufacturers Rated Capacity

Master Reliability Check

None of the above

17 / 30

How often do CVIP Inspection occur?

Semi annually

Annually

When needed

Every quarter

18 / 30

For units equipped with the 'No Child Left Behind' or Child Check-mate System', what is not part of the check?

Deactivate the Child Check-mate System if it is equipped on that unit

Walk through the bus one more time, checking for articles left behind and passengers

Checking if any passengers are left in the vehicle

Calling the parents if things are left behind

19 / 30

How long does a carrier need to retain the record for a school bus?

At least three years from when they were created, established or received

At least five years from when they were created, established or received

At least one year from when they were created, established or received

At least two years from when they were created, established or received

20 / 30

The majority of reported injuries due to collisions are what type of injuries?

Sprained ankles

Cuts and bruises

Broken arms

Whiplash

21 / 30

Your alternately flashing lights are to always be used for loading or unloading, unless...

They are not working

None of the above

There is a municipal by-law prohibiting their use in a given jurisdiction

There is no traffic following or approaching the bus

22 / 30

How far should any ignition be of the dispenser or container being filled of propane?

3 metres

5 metres

7 metres

It doesn't matter

23 / 30

If you do a thorough job in the afternoon with the post-trip inspection, how does this help you?

You have time for a nap

Your employer is pleased

It makes your pre-trip inspection easier

None of the above

24 / 30

For propane fueled buses, when liquid level reaches maximum permitted in the tank, what happens next?

Liquid propane in the form of a mist will be discharged from the liquid level gauge, which means fuelling should now be terminated

The tank is full and nothing happens

There is a malfunction with refueling

The valve shuts off automatically

25 / 30

The magnetic float gauge attached to the tank should indicate the tank is now filled to capacity to a total capacity of the tank of how much?

100%

95%

90%

80%

26 / 30

Does the maintenance and inspection program be in writing?

Yes

Only during post-trip inspections

Only during pre-trip inspections

27 / 30

What is the top reason to keep your school bus clean inside and out?

It's a good habit to have

Smells better

Keeps the resale value up

Safety

28 / 30

Once an operator is back at the yard or their park-out location, what should the driver do?

Walk through the bus one last time

Leave

Lock all the windows

Turn off the ignition

29 / 30

When should the alternatively flashing yellow lights be activated?

After slowing down

Just before stopping and putting on the flashing red lights

As you first begin to slow for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers

As you feel

30 / 30

What is the definition of 'roadway' in the TRAFFIC SAFETY ACT?

None of the above

Any part of a path used for traffic including pedestrians

That part of a highway intended for use by vehicular traffic

Private laneways

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