Series 4-2b: Evacuation of the Bus

The part titled “Evacuation of the Bus” in the Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test emphasizes a driver’s capability to safely and effectively evacuate students during emergencies.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 4-2b: Evacuation of the Bus 2

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How do helpers assist passengers exiting the rear door?

By standing back with no contact

By cupping the passenger’s elbow with one hand and gripping the wrist with the other

By pushing passengers from behind

By pulling them hard from the bus

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In a front door evacuation, what is Leader #2 responsible for?

Turning off the engine

Driving the bus forward

Counting all students on the bus

Taking passengers to a safe area at least 35 metres from the bus

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During a rear door evacuation drill, where should the operator be positioned?

Outside at the front of the bus

At the back door, kneeling on the seat to assist and monitor

Away from the bus

In the driver’s seat only

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Where do Helpers #1 and #2 stand during a rear door evacuation?

On the roof

In the front seats

In the aisle halfway down the bus

On the ground at the back of the bus on either side of the open rear door

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If there are no other adults at the scene, what should the operator do?

Wait without acting until someone arrives

Send two responsible passengers to seek help

Send all students in different directions

Leave the bus unattended to find help

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During evacuation, all passengers should be moved to a safe location at least:

35 metres from the bus

15 metres from the bus

5 metres from the bus

10 metres from the bus

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At a collision scene with bystanders, what should the operator do?

Ask bystanders to leave immediately

Take charge calmly and use bystanders to help with specific tasks

Ignore bystanders completely

Allow bystanders to do whatever they wish

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What command should be given for a rear door evacuation drill?

“Normal stop, rear exit optional”

“Practice only, ignore the rear door”

“Remain seated, this is an emergency evacuation drill, rear door”

“Everyone run to the front door”

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What is the fastest method of getting everyone off the bus in an emergency?

Front door only evacuation

Window evacuation

Rear door only evacuation

Split evacuation

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Why should assistants report back after completing a task?

To avoid assumptions that tasks have been done when they haven’t

To get permission to leave the scene

To practice public speaking

To receive payment

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When organizing bystanders to help, directions should be:

Long and complicated

Brief, clear, and to the point, with the person repeating them back

Whispered so others don’t hear

Given once with no confirmation

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In an emergency with injuries, who should be evacuated first?

Only injured passengers

Only the youngest passengers

Only those with belongings

Passengers who are able to get off the bus on their own

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What command should the operator give for a front door evacuation drill?

“Rear door only, now”

“Everyone run, front and back doors”

“Emergency drill, remain seated, front door evacuation”

“Normal stop, exit as you wish”

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For kindergarten to grade four passengers in a rear door drill, it is recommended to have:

Police at every drill

Only older students supervising

No adults present

Assistance of school staff

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In the “skier stance” used in rear door evacuation, passengers should have:

One leg off the floor and arms folded

Knees bent, one foot slightly forward, arms bent, body slightly bent at the waist

Both feet together and arms above head

Legs straight and locked

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In a rear door evacuation, who is Leader #3?

The person who takes passengers to a safe area at least 35 metres from the bus

The person who drives the bus

The person who collects belongings

The person who stays inside to count seats

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In a split evacuation, what must be considered first?

Safety of the passengers

Collecting all belongings

Keeping the bus clean

Speed alone

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In a front door evacuation drill, the operator’s first step is to:

Turn on the radio

Open all windows immediately

Ask students to choose exits

Stop the bus, set parking brake, turn off engine, and remove key

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After leaving the bus during evacuation, there must be at least what distance between each passenger?

One metre

About the width of a seat

No distance; they stand together

Ten metres

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When should a passenger step off the rear of the bus in a rear door evacuation?

Whenever they feel ready

Only after jumping first

When the helpers say “NOW”

Only when pushed

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In a front door evacuation, the operator controls the order of evacuation by having passengers start from:

The front of the bus, alternating seats from side to side

The back seats only

The middle seats first

Only one side of the bus

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In a front door evacuation, who is the first person off the bus?

The youngest student

Helper #1

Leader #2

The operator

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During any evacuation, passengers should:

Hand belongings to the helpers first

Carry all backpacks and lunch kits

Take only valuable items

Keep their hands free and not take anything out of the bus

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Helpers must not:

Stand near the exit

Pull the passenger from the bus or let go before the passenger has firm footing

Speak to the passenger

Touch the passenger at all

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Which instruction should be repeatedly given to passengers during evacuation?

“Run as fast as you can”

“Stop to pick up your things”

“Push to get out faster”

“Walk, don’t run”

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For a rear door evacuation, the operator should first:

Exit through the rear door

Stop the bus, set parking brake, turn off engine, and remove key

Move everyone to the front

Open all emergency windows

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After stopping and securing the bus for a front door drill, the operator should:

Remain seated and whisper instructions

Stand, open the front door, face passengers, and get their attention

Leave the bus and give no instructions

Open the rear door only

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In a front door evacuation drill, who is the last person off the bus?

The operator

The youngest passenger

Helper #1

Leader #2

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What is a split evacuation?

Passengers leave only from the front

Passengers use both front and rear doors to leave the bus

Passengers leave only from the rear

Passengers exit only through windows

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In a rear door evacuation, the first two people off the bus are:

Leader #3 and the operator

Two random passengers

Helper #1 and Helper #2

The operator and the youngest student

Your score is

It is essential for drivers to recognize when an evacuation should take place, such as during a fire, the presence of hazardous materials, or in unsafe areas. The assessment includes arranging students, selecting the safest escape routes, and guiding them to a safe zone away from the bus. It also evaluates students’ understanding of specific protocols for individuals with disabilities and their ability to maintain order during the procedure. Proficiency in bus evacuation is crucial for drivers to safeguard students and prevent injuries in emergency situations.