Alberta School Bus Driver Test 05

When it comes to passing the official exam with flying colors, it requires more than just memorizing the material. It demands a firm grasp of the concepts and the ability to apply them in real-life situations. Through diligent study and practice, drivers can achieve a deep understanding of the rules and procedures that govern safe and effective school bus operations.

Alberta School Bus Test 05

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If it appears to be unsafe to make a left turn because of poor visibility at the intersection, what should you do?

Sound the horn a few time as you complete the turn

Go straight and then turn left at the next street

Go through the intersection and make three right turns instead

Wait until the light changes to red and go through with caution

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What is referred to as 'commentary driving' ?

None of the above

A technique where the driver verbalizes their main observations and interpretations of the events developing around and ahead of their vehicle

A technique where the driver verbalizes the mistakes all the other drivers are doing

A technique where the driver verbalizes the road conditions ahead of them

3 / 30

What is the best way that experts say to control a skid?

Steer extremely quick

Not to get into one

Brake

Stare into the space you want to go

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In urban areas, why does the right lane generally move quicker than the left lane?

None of the above

Vehicles turning right normally cause less delay than those turning left

Most drivers prefer the left lane because of potholes in the right lane

Traffic in the left lane moves slower than traffic in the right lane

5 / 30

What is considered a mystery crash?

When none of the drivers explains what happened

None of the above

A collision that is difficult for police authorities to determine a cause

When police have no vehicles that remain on the scene

6 / 30

Where do roughly one-half of all two-vehicle collisions occur?

Anywhere

While parked

Driving through parking lots

Intersections

7 / 30

What's the minimum space you should leave between the bus and parked vehicles?

1 metre

1.5 metres

2 metres

2.5 metres

8 / 30

Is it possible to have your mirrors set up that you just need to move your eyes and not your head?

Yes it is possible

Yes, once you gain more experience

Yes, provided you lean back in your seat

You must turn your head to check the mirrors properly

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Which is not a clue from a parked vehicle of impending entry into the lane of traffic?

Back-up and brake lights may indicate that a parked vehicle is preparing to enter traffic

Front wheels pointing toward traffic may indicate the vehicle is ready to leave the space or manoeuvring in preparation to leave

A person behind the steering wheel may indicate a vehicle ready to leave a parking space

There is no signal indicator on

10 / 30

When turning left at traffic lights, when are you allowed to complete the turn on a red light?

When your speed did not allow you enough time to stop

You can't

When you entered the intersection legally on the green

When you followed the traffic ahead of you into the turn

11 / 30

If an oncoming vehicle has drifted into your lane, what is the last 'out' you have?

Stop the vehicle

Ride off the road to the right

Sound the horn

Put on hazard lights

12 / 30

What is not considered a sight distance limitation?

Valley's

Hills

Narrow roads

Curves

13 / 30

If you're faced with a tailgater, what is not something you should do to compensate for this?

Slow down to see if they can pass you

Speed up

Encourage them to pass

Increase the size of your following distance

14 / 30

Is it illegal to pass a vehicle that has stopped to allow a pedestrian within a crosswalk (marked or unmarked) to cross the road?

No, it is not

Only on major roads

In parking lots only

Yes it is

15 / 30

If one of your front tires blows, which direction will the bus pull toward?

Straight ahead

The opposite side of the blowout

Towards the side with the blowout

There will not be any pull

16 / 30

For larger vehicles, such as school buses, what should the minimum safe following distance be when following another vehicle

2 seconds

4 seconds

3 seconds

6 seconds

17 / 30

What is the main cause of skids?

Weather conditions

Driver error

Road conditions

Bad tires

18 / 30

When dealing with parked vehicles, which statement is false?

The space between parked vehicles through which pedestrians and animals may suddenly dart into the street

Occupants of parked vehicles may open their doors without looking first

The parked vehicle may suddenly pull out into your path without warning

Since drivers signal to leave a parked position, have quick glances at all parked vehicles

19 / 30

What is the main advantage of ABS brakes?

You can steer around whatever it is you are trying to miss

None of the above

You can stop quicker than conventional braking

It allows you to pump the brake a lot easier

20 / 30

When ABS brakes pulsate, rattle, or they make noise when they are engaged, is this normal?

Yes, it is normal

The sensor has come loose

It requires the on-board computer to be adjusted

It means a sensor is faulty

21 / 30

Is there any times that you should increase your following distance?

Only if you're tired

Not really, provided you have good brakes

Only if the vehicle is more than 10 years of age

Yes, when you feel it may take longer to stop your vehicle

22 / 30

When approaching an intersection, where do you look first?

Right

It doesn't matter as long as you look

Left

Ahead

23 / 30

What can you do if the passing vehicle cuts in too quickly after the pass?

Tap the horn

Maintain speed so as not to slow down traffic behind

Put on hazard lights to warn other traffic

Slow down to ensure a safe following distance

24 / 30

What does threshold braking mean?

Applying brake pressure right up to the point of almost locking the wheels, backing off enough to prevent the skid, then constantly adjusting throughout the stop

None of the above

Apply the pressure 100% to cause a lock-up, then easing off the pedal slightly

Going on and off the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a controlled stop

25 / 30

During a rear wheel skid, the back of the vehicle moves back and forth from right to left, what is this referred to as?

A pendulum

A fishtail

A clock

A lobster tail

26 / 30

To avoid hitting an animal, when should you swerve?

On a 4-lane highway

Once you have reduced speed

Never swerve

Only when the bus is empty

27 / 30

According to the Traffic Safety Act, what is referred to as the 'parking lane'?

None of the above

The shoulder of a provincial highway to the right of the solid white line

The curb lane in any urban area

To the right of the shoulder

28 / 30

Which statement is false? When being passed by multiple vehicles, there is the potential here for three types of collisions...

The rear crash

The sideswipe

Being run off the road

The cut-off

29 / 30

What is not a condition that you need to adjust because of maneuvering limitations?

gravel or dirt surfaces that have been rutted by the wheels of other vehicles

Road construction

Foggy conditions

Narrow roads

30 / 30

Which statement is false? Commentary driving is extremely useful when practiced because...

If done aloud with an instructor, it helps the instructor evaluate progress and instructor effectiveness

It assists in the development of good visual skills and helps the driver resist common distractions

It helps to keep the passengers alert and awake

It creates an awareness of the vast number of things a driver should be watching for and thinking about

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