Alberta School Bus Driver Test 06

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Alberta School Bus Test 06

1 / 30

When Transporting passengers with disabilities, what term is used for someone who has a disability?

Victim

Physically Challenged

Cripple

Person with a disability

2 / 30

An extinguisher of the type generally carried on a school bus will totally discharge in how many seconds?

15 seconds

20 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

3 / 30

What is referred to as the noise suppression switch?

None of the above

It disables the sound of the engine running through the passenger compartment

It simultaneously disables noise producing accessories such as fans and heaters at railroad crossings etc.

It illuminates a sign at the front of the bus to inform passengers to quiet down

4 / 30

What is the first action you must always take at the scene of a collision?

Grab the fire extinguisher

The decision is yours, based on the type of collision

Remove the documentation from the bus, such as registration and insurance

Remove people from further danger

5 / 30

Do mirror settings cover all blind spots?

Yes, provided you have the mirrors set up correctly

Yes, because the mirrors are bigger

Yes, because there are more mirrors

No, shoulder checks must also be done

6 / 30

If the engine or any portion of the bus is on fire, how far from the bus should the passengers move?

Minimum of 50 metres

Minimum of 10 metres

Minimum of 20 metres

Minimum of 35 metres

7 / 30

When transporting passengers with disabilities, what term is used for those using a wheelchair?

Bound

Restricted

Wheelchair user

Confined

8 / 30

How many approved warning device triangle should each bus have?

Two

Three

Four

Five

9 / 30

To assess a collision quickly and establish priorities, which is not one of the three things that require evaluation.?

The driver's years of experience

The condition of the scene; assess and secure

The need for immediate attention

The types of injuries

10 / 30

Which statement is false? You must evacuate if...

The stopping position of the bus may change and increase the danger

The stopping position of the bus is such that there is danger of a collision with traffic on the highway

The final stopping point of the bus is in the path of any train or immediately adjacent to any railroad tracks

The final stopping position of the bus is off the road and is hidden from other road users

11 / 30

What is the purpose of an evacuation drill?

So, all passengers to know who is in charge

To comply with school policy

To keep the parents happy

For passengers and operators to learn the proper procedure for an emergency evacuation

12 / 30

If you hood flies up with driving the bus, what should you not do?

Look out the left and right windows to keep your sense of direction and road position

Steer out of the traffic lane and stop in as safe a location as practical

Brake moderately

Stop quickly to close the hood

13 / 30

Which statement is false? After someone has fainted, you should...

check breathing

Leave them alone for 30 minutes to recuperate

if not fully recovered within minutes, send for medical aid

check for any injuries the person may have suffered from fainting

14 / 30

If you experience a loss of brakes, what do you not do?

Turn off the ignition

Pump the brakes to build pressure

Downshift

Look for something to sideswipe, like a guardrail

15 / 30

Should emergency drills for school buses should be organized in a manner similar to fire drills held regularly in schools

No as they are not required. The driver takes control of the situation

Yes

Not unless the school requests them

Not unless the bus company requests them

16 / 30

When you check each person who was injured in the collision, what should you ask them?

Are you bleeding?

Can you breathe?

Where does it hurt?

Can you move?

17 / 30

When Transporting passengers with disabilities, what term is used for someone who is cannot hear very well or speak very well?

Deaf and dumb

Deaf mute

None of the above

Person with hearing and/or speech impairment

18 / 30

If your headlights fail while on a dark road, what should you not do?

Slow down

Gently steer to the right/shoulder and stop

Try the other headlight beams – low to high or high to low

Turn on the interior lights to help you see

19 / 30

What is referred to as braking time?

How long it takes to remove your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal

How long it takes the brake to engage once the brake pedal is pressed

How long it takes to stop from the time the brake is pressed until the vehicle actually stops

How far the vehicle travels during perception, reaction time and actual vehicle stopping distance

20 / 30

During the period between sunset and sunrise a school bus that is stationary on a highway outside the limits of an urban municipality, how far from the bus should the triangle be placed?

25 metres in front and 25 metres behind

25 metres in front and 50 metres behind

50 metres in front and 50 metres behind

75 metres in front and 75 metres behind

21 / 30

After a collision, injuries may not be readily apparent. Offer to help, but never move an injured person unless...

None of the above

The police ask you to move them

You have no choice because of fire or they are in a dangerous position

They ask you to move them

22 / 30

Does revving the engine help?

Yes, if the gas is low to help keep it flowing from the fuel system

Yes, provided the engine is cold

Yes, it stops the vehicle from stalling

No, it wastes fuel and can cause engine damage.

23 / 30

Excessive idling does not cause...

Increased engine wear

A smoother running engine

An increase in fuel emissions

Increase in fuel costs

24 / 30

Which statement is false? Experts recommend the following tips to help avoid road rage conflicts...

Combat the warning signs of stress by getting fresh air and breathing deeply and slowly

Make a conscious decision not to take your problems with you when driving

Don’t compete or retaliate. If someone’s driving annoys you, don’t try to ‘educate them’

Remember that it's personal, so don't take it to heart

25 / 30

Which statement is false? All school buses must be equipped with...

Approved warning device triangle

A tow rope

First aid kit

Fire extinguisher

26 / 30

The safest place for the passengers is to remain in the bus during an emergency. But which is not a requirement that passengers need to evacuate the bus?

Unsafe vehicle position

Risk of fire

Multiple vehicle collision

Fire

27 / 30

What is considered a split evacuation?

When evacuation is done by age group

None of the above

When boys use one door and girls use the other

When passengers use both front and rear doors to leave the bus

28 / 30

Any person involved in a vehicle collision may be in shock. What is shock?

None of the above

Caused by a volt of electricity from the car battery

Caused by loss of circulation

Caused when bad news was given to them

29 / 30

What is referred to as Accessible Transportation?

Motorized wheelchairs for the purpose of transporting persons with physical disabilities

Manual wheelchairs for the purpose of transporting persons with physical disabilities

Any type of vehicle a person with disabilities can get into

Motor vehicles, other than passenger cars, designed and manufactured, or converted, and equipped for the purpose of transporting persons with physical disabilities

30 / 30

All buses are equipped with emergency windows. When should they be used?

If the windows are easy to open

If the bus is full as it makes the exit from the bus quicker

If the standard exits are impossible to use due to position of the bus or damage to the bus

None of the above

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