Chapter 6: Emergency evacuation of school buses

Emergency evacuation of school buses is a critical safety procedure designed to protect students during unexpected situations, such as fires, accidents, or mechanical failures.

Ontario School Bus Test - Chapter 6: Emergency evacuation of school buses

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Who is responsible for setting up routine evacuation practice on a school bus?

The parents

The classroom teacher

The school principal

The bus driver

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What is a key task of the responsible leader assigned during an evacuation?

Stay on the bus with the driver

Direct traffic around the bus

Collect students’ belongings

Count passengers and lead them to a safe area away from the bus

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How should the driver speak to passengers during an evacuation?

Not at all, to avoid panic

Loudly, but slowly and calmly

By shouting angrily

Quietly and quickly

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What is the main objective of an emergency evacuation from a school bus?

Get children off the bus safely, in the shortest possible time, and in an orderly way

Get the driver off the bus first

Save personal belongings

Wait for emergency responders to arrive before moving

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In an emergency, what is generally the quickest evacuation method?

Using only the rear door

Using only the roof hatches

Using only the front door

Using both front and rear doors

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Where should practice evacuation drills be held?

On a busy street near the school

Anywhere, as long as the bus is running

At the bus depot during rush hour

In a safe, traffic-free area on school property

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What is the role of the taller students assigned to the rear exit on the ground?

Collect equipment from the bus

Prevent students from using the rear exit

Direct the driver where to park

Help students swing down safely from the bus

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When front and rear exits expose people to other dangers such as fire or traffic, what should the driver do?

Choose the safest available exit

Always use the rear exit anyway

Keep everyone on the bus

Always use the front exit anyway

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Where should the assigned leader keep the passengers after evacuation?

Together in a safe area away from the bus

Scattered around the roadway

Inside nearby buildings

On the steps of the bus

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Which students should leave the bus first during an evacuation?

Those at the front of the bus

The oldest students, regardless of location

Those closest to the danger, one seat at a time

Those at the back of the bus

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What should students do with items like lunches and books during an evacuation?

Take only valuable items

Pass belongings out through the windows

Leave all articles behind

Put everything in the aisle and step over it

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How often should school bus emergency evacuation practice be held after the start of the school year?

Only when requested by the school

Twice a year

At the beginning of the year and every month afterward

Only once at the beginning of the year

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What should the driver do after the last student appears to have left the bus?

Walk the length of the bus to be sure everyone is out, then exit

Begin first aid before leaving the bus

Exit immediately from the nearest door

Wait inside for emergency personnel

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What should the student inside the bus at the rear exit tell each exiting person?

“Grab your things before you go.”

“Wait until the driver calls your name.”

“Watch your head, put your hands on the helper’s shoulders and swing down.”

“Hurry, jump as far as you can.”

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What are the standard emergency exits on a school bus?

Roof hatches only

Only the rear exit

Front exit, rear exit, or both front and rear

Only the front exit

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Bus drivers must be trained to stay calm and provide clear instructions. The evacuation plan includes using the closest and safest exits, which may be the front door, rear door, or emergency windows. Students should be taught to leave personal belongings behind and exit quickly but orderly. Practice drills help familiarize everyone with the procedure. Once outside, students must gather at a safe distance from the bus. Proper training and regular drills ensure efficient and safe evacuations.