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

Is it recommended to use a bus seating plan?

Yes

Only if you have a poor memory

If you're new to the route

2 / 30

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

The principal

The transportation supervisor

The school

The district

3 / 30

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

Only when mixed with other drugs

Yes

Only when combined with alcohol

4 / 30

Good student management is based on...

The student

All of the above

Common sense

Guidelines from parents

5 / 30

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

None of these

They should contact other drives

They should contact each of the passengers

They should inform the board/district

6 / 30

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

Only if brought to their attention by parents

Yes

Only those with a medic-alert bracelet

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

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

9 / 30

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

Move a safe distance from the bus

Go back and get their bags

Call their parents

Stand and watch

10 / 30

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

Contact help

Downshift

Set the parking brake

Steer to safety if necessary

11 / 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

12 / 30

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

As soon as possible

Within one week of altercation

While the students are still fighting

By the end of the month

13 / 30

Which statement is false?

Be extra patient on an afternoon run

Reward positive behaviours

Use only appropriate language

Avoid moving the bus until all students are quiet

14 / 30

Which of the following is not part of student management?

Call the parents by first names

Make sure you clearly explain the rules

Call the students by name

Get to know your student

15 / 30

Do all passengers need to be trained on emergency procedures?

Only the driver

Yes

The driver and passenger assistants only

16 / 30

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

All of the above

Open the rear door

Check the bus from rear to front

Open all windows

17 / 30

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

None of these

Leave through the rear door first

Remain seated

Leave with the window seat first

18 / 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

All of the above

After parking the bus after discharging their last student

Every day

19 / 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

20 / 30

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

The behaviour of the passengers

Weather and road conditions

The condition of the driver

All of the above

21 / 30

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

Ask other students for assistance

Follow board/district policy when attempting to separate students

All of the above

Pull the aggressor away from the other students

22 / 30

During an emergency situation, what comes first?

None of these

Parking the bus in a visible location

Student safety

Radioing authorities

23 / 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

24 / 30

Which statement is false? A driver must...

Be in good health

Be industrious

Maintain sober habits

Never smoke

25 / 30

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

If they threw punches

If they appear to be growing more violent

If they struck you

Never

26 / 30

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

Consequences if rules are not followed

Handle discipline fairly and consistently

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

Explain why rules must be followed

27 / 30

When would an evacuation be done through the rear?

When there is an emergency at the front

Never

When attempting to evacuate half the bus at a time

After the driver reverses into a parking space

28 / 30

The driver should evaluate which rows first?

Emergency exit rows first

Rear to front

Front to rear

It does not matter

29 / 30

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

Distracted students

Students who have trouble listening

All of the above

Students who are part of the special education program

30 / 30

Are drivers allowed to tow another vehicle?

Only when instructed to do so by the authorities

Only small ones

Yes

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