PEI School Bus Test 02

This practice test gives you an idea of what to expect on the exam and helps you identify areas where you might need to brush up on your knowledge. By studying and practicing, you can go into the official exam feeling prepared and confident. And when you pass your exam with flying colors, you’ll be able to start your career as a school bus driver with pride and satisfaction. Safety is paramount when transporting young passengers, so taking the time to prepare for your exam is a small but essential step in ensuring their well-being.

1 / 30

Should drivers be made aware of any student's medical situation?

Only those with a medic-alert bracelet

Yes

Only if brought to their attention by parents

2 / 30

Which statement is false?

Avoid moving the bus until all students are quiet

Reward positive behaviours

Be extra patient on an afternoon run

Use only appropriate language

3 / 30

Do drugs of concern to the driver also include over-the-counter medication?

Yes

Only when combined with alcohol

Only when mixed with other drugs

4 / 30

What should the driver do after the students have been evacuated?

Open the rear door

Open all windows

All of the above

Check the bus from rear to front

5 / 30

Under which circumstances should the driver allow students back onto the back during emergency situations?

To look for their friend

When instructed to do so

To get their bags

Never

6 / 30

What should you do if a fight should occur between students?

Follow board/district policy when attempting to separate students

Ask other students for assistance

All of the above

Pull the aggressor away from the other students

7 / 30

A bus involved in an accident must never continue on their route without permission from whom?

The school

The transportation supervisor

The principal

The district

8 / 30

Should students be made aware of the location of emergency equipment?

Yes

Only the driver should know

The driver and passenger assistance should know

9 / 30

If there is a discipline problem, when should you make the report?

Within one week of altercation

As soon as possible

By the end of the month

While the students are still fighting

10 / 30

Which statement is false? Should a discipline problem of a serious nature occur, you should do the following...

Get out of your seat, face the offender

Call the parent of the offender as soon as possible

Drop out of traffic, stop in a safe location, turn off engine

State specifically what behaviour you can't allow

11 / 30

Students should be told by the driver to do what during an emergency evaluation?

Leave through the rear door first

Leave with the window seat first

None of these

Remain seated

12 / 30

During an emergency situation, what comes first?

Radioing authorities

None of these

Parking the bus in a visible location

Student safety

13 / 30

When should the driver never consume alcohol or take any drug or medication which could impair the driver's driving ability?

All of the above

Every day

On days when they are transporting students

After parking the bus after discharging their last student

14 / 30

Which statement is false? Student management also involves...

Explain why rules must be followed

Consequences if rules are not followed

Discipline the student while everyone is on the bus as an example

Handle discipline fairly and consistently

15 / 30

Do all passengers need to be trained on emergency procedures?

The driver and passenger assistants only

Only the driver

Yes

16 / 30

After leaving the bus in an evacuation, what should the students do?

Call their parents

Go back and get their bags

Move a safe distance from the bus

Stand and watch

17 / 30

When would an evacuation be done through the rear?

When attempting to evacuate half the bus at a time

After the driver reverses into a parking space

When there is an emergency at the front

Never

18 / 30

What happens if the driver feels unable to do the job for any reason?

They should inform the board/district

They should contact each of the passengers

They should contact other drives

None of these

19 / 30

Good student management is based on...

All of the above

The student

Guidelines from parents

Common sense

20 / 30

What is the major factor that affects the safety of passengers?

Weather and road conditions

The behaviour of the passengers

All of the above

The condition of the driver

21 / 30

Are drivers allowed to tow another vehicle?

Yes

Only when instructed to do so by the authorities

Only small ones

22 / 30

The driver should evaluate which rows first?

Rear to front

Front to rear

It does not matter

Emergency exit rows first

23 / 30

Which students will require a greater amount of assistance from the driver?

Students who have trouble listening

Students who are part of the special education program

All of the above

Distracted students

24 / 30

Is it recommended to use a bus seating plan?

Yes

If you're new to the route

Only if you have a poor memory

25 / 30

When should you put a student off the bus when attempting to separate the participants?

If they struck you

If they appear to be growing more violent

If they threw punches

Never

26 / 30

Which statement is false? Should a driver become incapacitated while driving their route, the students should do the following...

Set the parking brake

Steer to safety if necessary

Contact help

Downshift

27 / 30

A driver shall not consume alcohol within how many hours before driving a school bus?

28 / 30

Which of the following is not part of student management?

Get to know your student

Call the parents by first names

Make sure you clearly explain the rules

Call the students by name

29 / 30

Which statement is false? A driver must...

Be in good health

Never smoke

Maintain sober habits

Be industrious

30 / 30

During an emergency situation, would the students ever need to be evacuated?

Not without communicating with parents first

It's against school policy

Yes

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