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

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

Move a safe distance from the bus

Stand and watch

Call their parents

Go back and get their bags

2 / 30

When would an evacuation be done through the rear?

After the driver reverses into a parking space

Never

When there is an emergency at the front

When attempting to evacuate half the bus at a time

3 / 30

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

As soon as possible

While the students are still fighting

By the end of the month

Within one week of altercation

4 / 30

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

Explain why rules must be followed

Handle discipline fairly and consistently

Consequences if rules are not followed

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

5 / 30

Do all passengers need to be trained on emergency procedures?

Yes

Only the driver

The driver and passenger assistants only

6 / 30

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

Pull the aggressor away from the other students

Ask other students for assistance

Follow board/district policy when attempting to separate students

All of the above

7 / 30

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

To look for their friend

Never

To get their bags

When instructed to do so

8 / 30

Which statement is false?

Avoid moving the bus until all students are quiet

Use only appropriate language

Reward positive behaviours

Be extra patient on an afternoon run

9 / 30

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

10 / 30

Which of the following is not part of student management?

Call the parents by first names

Get to know your student

Make sure you clearly explain the rules

Call the students by name

11 / 30

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

On days when they are transporting students

After parking the bus after discharging their last student

All of the above

Every day

12 / 30

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

Not without communicating with parents first

Yes

It's against school policy

13 / 30

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

Only when combined with alcohol

Yes

Only when mixed with other drugs

14 / 30

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

Students who are part of the special education program

Students who have trouble listening

Distracted students

All of the above

15 / 30

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

All of the above

The condition of the driver

Weather and road conditions

The behaviour of the passengers

16 / 30

Is it recommended to use a bus seating plan?

If you're new to the route

Only if you have a poor memory

Yes

17 / 30

Good student management is based on...

Common sense

Guidelines from parents

The student

All of the above

18 / 30

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

Never

If they struck you

If they threw punches

If they appear to be growing more violent

19 / 30

The driver should evaluate which rows first?

It does not matter

Rear to front

Emergency exit rows first

Front to rear

20 / 30

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

Yes

Only if brought to their attention by parents

Only those with a medic-alert bracelet

21 / 30

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

Call the parent of the offender as soon as possible

Get out of your seat, face the offender

State specifically what behaviour you can't allow

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

22 / 30

Are drivers allowed to tow another vehicle?

Only when instructed to do so by the authorities

Only small ones

Yes

23 / 30

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

They should contact each of the passengers

They should inform the board/district

They should contact other drives

None of these

24 / 30

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

Downshift

Steer to safety if necessary

Contact help

Set the parking brake

25 / 30

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

Check the bus from rear to front

Open all windows

Open the rear door

All of the above

26 / 30

Which statement is false? A driver must...

Be industrious

Never smoke

Be in good health

Maintain sober habits

27 / 30

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

The school

The district

The principal

The transportation supervisor

28 / 30

During an emergency situation, what comes first?

Parking the bus in a visible location

None of these

Radioing authorities

Student safety

29 / 30

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

Yes

The driver and passenger assistance should know

Only the driver should know

30 / 30

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

Leave with the window seat first

Leave through the rear door first

None of these

Remain seated

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