Series 2-3: Transporting Passengers

The “Transporting Passengers” chapter in the Alberta School Bus Practice Test is crucial for aspiring school bus drivers.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 2-3: Transporting Passengers

1 / 20

Upon entering the bus, passengers should:

Wait at the front until the bus starts moving

Look for a place to store extra items first

Stand in the aisle to talk to friends

Go directly to their seat

2 / 20

Commenting on individual passengers’ excellent behaviour as they exit the bus:

Embarrasses students and should be avoided

Provides positive reward and encourages others to improve

Is only needed when behaviour is very poor

Has no effect on other passengers

3 / 20

Passengers should cross in front of the bus:

Only if other students are crossing

Whenever they think it is safe

Never under any circumstances

Only when directed to do so by the school bus operator

4 / 20

Passengers should enter and exit the bus at school loading areas and highway stops:

Only when the operator is not looking

In an orderly fashion, following the operator’s instructions

By running to get a preferred seat

As quickly as possible, in any manner

5 / 20

Additional articles may be brought on the school bus only if they:

Belong to a teacher

Are large and placed in the aisle

Are fragile and held out into the aisle

Can be stored safely

6 / 20

Passengers’ clothing should be:

Light clothing in winter for comfort

Appropriate for the outside weather

Heavy clothing in summer regardless of temperature

Chosen only for style, not weather

7 / 20

Items that must not be conveyed on the school bus include:

Clothing and sports shoes

Books and musical instruments

Animals, firearms, explosives, combustible materials, and dangerous or objectionable items

Any backpack or lunch bag

8 / 20

Inappropriately dressed passengers could become a safety concern especially if:

The bus is slightly late

The route is shorter than usual

The bus is involved in a collision or breakdown requiring evacuation

The weather is perfect

9 / 20

If a child is not appropriately dressed for the weather, the operator should:

Send the child home immediately

Refuse to allow the child on the bus

Allow the child on the bus and talk to the principal or supervisor about concerns

Ignore the issue and say nothing

10 / 20

While waiting or moving near the bus, passengers should:

Never play on the road

Sit in the middle of the road so the bus can see them

Play close to traffic to pass time

Run around the bus to burn off energy

11 / 20

Regarding loading and unloading procedures, passengers and parents:

Need to be reminded often of the procedures

Do not need any instruction if students are older

Should be told once and then are assumed to remember

Only need written instructions

12 / 20

A professional school bus operator should approach loading and unloading with:

Constant attention, never becoming complacent

A casual attitude, relying on students to stay safe on their own

Relaxed attention, since nothing usually happens

Minimal concern, focusing only on driving

13 / 20

After securing the bus at school, the operator should:

Turn away and focus on paperwork

Remain seated and let students exit on their own

Open the door and allow everyone to rush out

Stand facing the passengers and state the order in which they will leave their seats, row by row

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Varying the order in which passengers exit (e.g., front left first one day, front right the next) is useful because it:

Provides opportunities to reinforce good behaviour as passengers exit

Confuses passengers so they pay more attention

Ensures the same students are always first off

Allows the operator to unload faster

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Operators transporting passengers who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility should:

Not worry about extra equipment

Ask those passengers to bring their own blankets

Have a blanket on the bus for use in case of breakdown

Avoid transporting such passengers in cold weather

16 / 20

While the bus is in motion, passengers should:

Sit on the floor near the door

Move seats whenever they want

Stand in the aisle if they are careful

Remain seated

17 / 20

Passengers may stand up and leave their seats:

Only after the bus has come to a complete stop and the operator opens the door

Once one or two students stand up first

As soon as the bus begins to slow down

Whenever they see their stop approaching

18 / 20

When entering or exiting the bus, passengers should move:

Without haste and loitering

Only when their friends are ready

By lingering on the steps

While stopping frequently to chat

19 / 20

The operator should put the bus into motion:

Only when all passengers are safely seated

As long as most passengers are seated

Once the front row is seated

Even if some passengers are walking in the aisle

20 / 20

When unloading at the school, passengers should stand up:

Whenever they feel ready to leave

When the bus slows down near the curb

Only after the bus door is opened

As soon as the bus enters school property

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It covers essential safety protocols, passenger management, and emergency procedures to ensure the well-being of all students on board. This chapter emphasizes the importance of proper boarding and unloading techniques, safe driving practices, and effective communication with passengers. Understanding these guidelines helps drivers prevent accidents and respond appropriately in challenging situations. Mastery of this material is vital to passing the test and, more importantly, to ensuring the safety and comfort of schoolchildren during daily transportation throughout Alberta.