Series 5-30: Doors

The Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test includes guidance on safely maneuvering wheelchairs through doors.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 5-30: Doors

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Once an inward-opening door is open, what is the recommended way to move the wheelchair through?

Pull the chair backward through without holding the door

Push the door fully open and wedge the wheelchair in the doorway

Use your foot or elbow to hold the door open while you push the chair through and then release the door

Close the door halfway to guide the chair’s path

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After backing through a door that opens outward, what should you do before moving away from the doorway?

Turn the chair back to a forward position and push clear, ensuring the passenger’s feet are clear

Leave the chair sideways in the doorway

Pull the passenger’s feet up into their lap

Turn the chair in place without moving away from the doorway

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When going through an outward-opening door, how can you best manage the door while backing through?

Hold the door with both hands and let go of the chair

Prop the door with your foot or elbow, or ask a passerby to hold it

Use the wheelchair footrests to hold the door open

Tie the door handle to the chair

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When approaching a door that opens inward, how should you position the wheelchair?

Place the wheelchair at an angle slightly away from where the door will open

Position the wheelchair directly in front of the door, blocking it

Turn the wheelchair completely around and face away from the door

Leave the wheelchair several meters back and roll it forward

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At an inward-opening door, how should you manage opening the door while controlling the wheelchair?

Let go of the chair completely and use both hands on the door

Use only your foot to kick the door open

Ask the passenger to hold the door while you let go

Hold the chair with one hand and open the door with the other

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When approaching a door that opens outward, what should you do first with the wheelchair?

Leave the passenger and open the door fully before returning

Push the chair forward as usual and force the door open with the footrests

Turn the chair around and back through the doorway, ensuring the passenger’s feet clear the doorway

Lift the passenger out of the chair and carry them through

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Operators must be attentive to both the wheelchair and the door to prevent injury or damage. Approach the door slowly, ensuring there is enough clearance for the wheelchair. Hold the door open securely, or ask for assistance if needed, while guiding the wheelchair straight through the opening. Take care to avoid pinching fingers or bumping the passenger. Communication with the passenger is important to keep them informed and comfortable. Mastering this technique ensures safe, efficient entry and exit, reflecting professionalism and care in student transportation.