Series 3-23b: Collision Avoidance 2

The “Collision Avoidance” segment of the Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test assesses a driver’s understanding of safe driving techniques to prevent accidents.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 3-23b: Collision Avoidance 2

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If a passing vehicle aborts and needs to get back behind you, you may need to:

Accelerate to create space for them to re-enter safely

Move into the oncoming lane

Honk continuously

Brake hard to keep your place

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You should avoid passing if the vehicle ahead is:

Signaling or indicating a left turn

Traveling exactly at the speed limit

Larger than your vehicle

Using hazard lights in clear weather

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It is never a good idea to:

Watch for pedestrians

Change lanes in an intersection

Reduce your speed near an intersection

Signal before turning

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When passing parked vehicles, you should:

Leave enough space (about 1.5 metres) and expect doors or people to appear

Speed up to pass them quickly

Drive as close as possible to avoid oncoming traffic

Ignore the possibility of doors opening

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When passing, you should:

Move left first, then decide about signaling

Signal only if traffic is heavy

Rely only on your mirrors, not shoulder checks

Signal left, shoulder check, then move left when safe

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“Show” at an intersection means:

Use headlights to “flash” other drivers

Signal intentions in advance and be in the proper lane

Turn on hazard lights

Wave to pedestrians

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A pedestrian signal changing to “wait” can indicate:

It is safe to accelerate through the intersection

There is no traffic in the intersection

The green traffic light is about to change to yellow

The crosswalk is being closed permanently

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If a vehicle cuts in too quickly after passing you, you should:

Maintain your speed and follow closely

Move to the shoulder immediately

Flash your high beams repeatedly

Slow down to restore a safe following distance

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When approaching an intersection, you should:

Look only in your mirrors

Rely on the sound of other vehicles

Look left, then right, then left and right again before proceeding

Look only straight ahead

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When moving back into your lane after passing, you should:

Cancel your signal before moving

Move right as soon as you see the vehicle in your mirror, regardless of distance

Signal right, check mirrors and shoulder, and ensure sufficient room

Turn slightly toward the shoulder without signaling

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When encountering animals on or near the road, you should:

Honk and speed up to clear the area

Always swerve to avoid them, regardless of other traffic

Assume they will stay off the road

Slow down, stay alert, and be prepared to stop or take safe evasive action

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When another vehicle is passing you and the pass appears safe, you should:

Move toward the center line

Speed up to shorten their time in the oncoming lane

Maintain or slightly reduce speed and keep a steady lane position

Brake suddenly to make room

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If a collision cannot be avoided, you should, if possible:

Release the steering wheel

Turn the wheel sharply at the last second

Aim directly for the largest object

Hit at an angle rather than head-on

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When crossing intersections in urban areas, one key habit is to:

Take your foot off the accelerator and cover the brake as needed

Avoid mirror checks to reduce distractions

Maintain constant speed through all intersections

Watch only the traffic light

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You should not pass if the vehicle ahead is:

Passing children, cyclists, or animals

Using turn signals correctly

In a different lane from you

On a straight, clear highway

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Passing must be done:

As fast as possible regardless of the limit

Without exceeding the posted speed limit

Only when following a fast vehicle

Only at night to avoid traffic

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When negotiating intersections, the sequence can be remembered as:

Signal, steer, stop, start

Look, stop, go, signal

Know, show, slow, go

See, brake, horn, go

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A vehicle sitting at a green light rather than moving may be:

Illegally parked

Experiencing a mechanical failure only

Waiting for other vehicles or pedestrians to clear

Ignoring the signal deliberately

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“Slow” at an intersection means:

Accelerate if the light is green

Coast through if traffic seems light

Slow down gradually and be prepared to brake

Brake hard at the last second

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At all intersections you should:

Change lanes if it seems faster

Never assume other drivers will yield even when required

Pass any stopped vehicle to keep traffic moving

Assume pedestrians will always wait

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“Know” at an intersection means:

Count the number of lanes

Focus only on the traffic light

Expect the unexpected and decide in advance what you need to know

Assume other drivers will always obey signals

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Tailgating in preparation for a pass is dangerous because:

It increases your ability to see around the vehicle

It alerts the driver ahead to speed up

It reduces your visibility and leaves little time if the lead vehicle slows

It saves fuel

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Approximately what proportion of two-vehicle collisions occur at intersections?

About one-half

Very few

About one-tenth

Almost all

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You must not pass a vehicle stopped at an intersection until:

A minute has passed

The light turns red

You are sure it is not stopped for a pedestrian

The horn has been sounded

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“Go” at an intersection means:

Proceed quickly regardless of others

Change lanes in the intersection to save time

Move as soon as the light turns green without checking

Proceed steadily when it is safe

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Before attempting to pass another vehicle, you should ask:

How fast can I accelerate?

Will I surprise the other driver?

Is this pass necessary, and is it worth the risk?

Is there a place to stop in the oncoming lane?

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After passing through an intersection, you should:

Ignore traffic behind you

Turn off your signals regardless of your intentions

Check mirrors for changes in traffic patterns

Immediately change lanes

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A stale green light is one that:

Is flashing green for a special movement

Has been green for a while and may change soon

Just turned green as you approach

Is next to a red light

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An uncontrolled driveway or alleyway joining a highway is:

Also considered an intersection

Not considered in intersection safety

Always a one-way entry

Only a pedestrian crossing

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Before pulling out to pass, you must:

Begin moving left before signaling

Assume oncoming vehicles will slow down

Check traffic ahead and be sure there is enough time and distance

Rely on your hazard lights to warn others

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This section emphasizes maintaining a safe following distance, anticipating other road users’ actions, and recognizing hazardous situations early. Drivers must demonstrate knowledge of proper braking techniques, defensive driving, and how to safely navigate intersections. The test also covers effective mirror usage and the importance of clear communication with other drivers. Mastering collision avoidance is crucial for school bus drivers to ensure the safety of students and all road users, making it a key focus of the knowledge test.