Series 2-12: Points To Remember

The “Points To Remember” chapter in the Alberta School Bus practice test focuses on essential guidelines every school bus driver must follow.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 2-12: Points To Remember

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In areas where bus passes are required, how often must they be checked?

Only if the driver does not know the passenger

Every morning and afternoon (a.m. and p.m.)

Once at the start of the year

Only on Mondays

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Besides emergencies, what is another key reason for assigned seating?

To identify who is responsible for vandalism in a given seat

To shorten the route

To reduce fuel consumption

To make the bus look full

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Why is it extremely important that all passengers have assigned seats on the bus?

So the bus looks more organized

So students can sit with their friends

So the ride is quieter

So the driver can account for each passenger in an emergency

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What should the driver do if a passenger has a medical need (e.g., diabetes) requiring food during the ride?

Pull over in a safe area until the snack is consumed

Make the student wait until arriving home

Allow the student to eat while the bus is moving

Refuse to allow the student to eat at all

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Why are food treats not an acceptable way to reward good behaviour?

Food is too expensive

It takes too long to hand out treats

Students do not like food rewards

Food allergies could cause serious reactions and liability

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In the event of a collision, how do bus passes help the driver?

They make documenting passenger names much easier

They automatically notify parents

They allow the driver to avoid calling emergency services

They prevent any injuries

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When should the seating plan usually be finalized (other than for Kindergarten and Grade 1)?

Only after a complaint is made

On the very first day

After one month

After three or four days on the route

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What is the most effective tool for improving passenger behaviour?

Threatening to call parents

Assigning extra homework

Positive praise reinforcing good behaviour

Ignoring misbehaviour

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Where should Kindergarten and Grade 1 passengers usually sit?

At the front of the bus

In the middle of the bus

Anywhere they want

At the back of the bus

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Why is daily checking of bus passes important, even if the driver “knows” the passengers?

To prevent passes from being loaned or sold to other passengers

To make the loading process longer

To give students something to do

So the driver can memorize all names

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What is the driver’s responsibility if a passenger does not have a bus pass?

Only allow the ride if another student vouches for them

Refuse the ride immediately

Never refuse a ride to the passenger

Charge a cash fare on the spot

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If siblings must sit together, what is the recommended arrangement?

Both sit in the middle

Neither is allowed to ride

The older sibling sits up front with the younger one

The younger sibling moves to the back

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If parents want a Kindergarten or Grade 1 child to sit with an older sibling at the back, what should the driver explain?

The younger child cannot be protected from older students’ language and actions at the back

Younger students are not allowed on the bus

The bus is too full at the back

The school forbids siblings from sitting together

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When first assigning seats, what is generally the best approach?

Let the school principal assign all seats

Allow passengers to choose where they’d like to sit

Assign seats strictly in alphabetical order

Put older students at the front automatically

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What should the driver tell passengers after they have chosen their seats?

Seats will never change

Seats change every day

Seats may be changed if discipline problems occur

Only the school can change seats

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It covers crucial safety steps, such as checking mirrors frequently, using signals properly, and maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of obeying speed limits, especially in school zones, and always stopping for flashing red lights at railway crossings. Drivers are reminded to remain vigilant for unexpected hazards and to ensure all passengers are seated before moving the bus. Following these key points helps create a safer environment for students and other road users.