Unit F-1: Accident Prevention and Emergencies

The “Accident Prevention and Emergencies” section of the Manitoba School Bus Licence Test evaluates a driver’s ability to ensure student safety in critical situations.

Manitoba School Bus Test - Unit F-2: Accident Prevention and Emergencies

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What is the primary purpose of the fire axe or crow bar on a school bus?

To pry or break open doors, windows, etwhen normal exits cannot be used

To test tire pressure

To secure loose cargo

To adjust mirrors

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Which of the following can cause a rear wheel skid?

Excessive acceleration or speed on curves

Using low-beam headlights at night

Keeping tires properly inflated

Driving with windows open

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How do you know a school bus fire extinguisher is properly charged?

It feels heavy when lifted

The handle is tight

The gauge needle is in the green area

The seal is unbroken

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Which situation could require evacuation because conditions might change and increase danger?

The bus is stopped at a traffic light in a city

The bus is near a body of water or a precipice where it could move and enter or tip over

The bus is in a wide, empty parking lot on level ground

The bus is at a normal curbside in clear weather

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When the ABS activates and you feel a pulsating brake pedal, you should:

Immediately release and reapply (pump) the brakes

Continue with constant brake pedal pressure

Take your foot off the brakes completely

Press the brake pedal to the floor repeatedly

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If a collision is unavoidable, what should you attempt to do?

Maintain speed to clear the obstacle

Aim directly for the largest object

Turn into oncoming traffic for more room

Reduce speed as much as possible and avoid a head-on collision

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When a skid is caused by over-acceleration or over-steering, what is the correct initial response?

Press the accelerator harder to straighten out

Remove pressure from the accelerator smoothly

Apply maximum brake pressure

Shift into neutral and coast without steering

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What is the correct first step to operate the fire extinguisher?

Remove it from the bracket and pull the safety pin

Shake it vigorously for one minute

Turn it upside down and tap the base

Lay it on its side and roll it

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During a blizzard when stopped, where should the driver and students remain?

In a line beside the bus

Inside the bus and keep dry

Walking along the road to seek help

Outside the bus in the snow

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What type of fire extinguisher is currently used on school buses?

3A:40B:C dry chemical fire extinguisher

Foam-only extinguisher

CO₂-only extinguisher

Water-based extinguisher only

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The driver must evacuate the school bus if its final stopping position:

Is at a normal roadside bus stop

Is at a school loading zone

Is in the path of any train or on/too close to railway tracks

Is anywhere in a parking lot

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When contacting the school division dispatch office after an accident, the driver should:

Provide a clear description of the situation and indicate if police and/or medical help are required

Ask a student to make the report without details

Wait until returning to the school to report

Only state their name and bus number

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What is the correct way to use the brakes in a vehicle equipped with ABS?

Use only the parking brake for stopping

Avoid braking on wet or icy roads

Pump the brakes as quickly as possible

Apply the brakes as normal and do not pump the pedal

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Where is the portable fire extinguisher located on a school bus?

In the luggage compartment

In the driver’s compartment

Under the driver’s seat

In the rear emergency exit area

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In a skid, the rear of the vehicle may swing out (fishtail). What does “controlled steering” mean in this situation?

Turning the wheels sharply away from the skid

Holding the steering wheel rigidly straight

Turning the wheels in the direction of the skid

Releasing the steering wheel to self-correct

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When should students normally be kept in the bus after an accident?

Unless circumstances like fire risk or dangerous position require evacuation

Only if parents arrive and approve

Never; they should always be evacuated immediately

Only if police order them to stay

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After evacuating due to fire or danger of fire, passengers should move to:

A point 30 metres/100 feet or more from the bus and remain there

Anywhere they choose as long as they are off the road

The nearest building, regardless of instructions

Directly behind the bus, within 5 metres/15 feet

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After an accident, what should the driver do with the bus controls?

Turn off the ignition but leave the transmission in drive

Release the park brake to be ready to move

Leave the engine running and transmission in gear

Set the park brake, place the transmission in park or neutral, and turn off the ignition

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Which items should be carried on the bus for safe winter operation?

Only a snow brush and an extra tire

A shovel and extra fuel only

Only an ice scraper and blanket

A securely stored shovel, snow brush, ice scraper, and warm clothing

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Under normal traffic conditions, the bus should be visible from what distance to avoid being considered in a dangerous position?

75 metres/250 feet or more

50 metres/165 feet or more

300 metres/1000 feet or more

150 metres/500 feet or more

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For winter driving, what is recommended for diesel-powered school buses?

Only use fuel additives in warm weather

Add any available fuel additive at your own discretion

Avoid fuel additives completely

Follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations on fuel additives

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What should you do with the fuel tank when temperatures are below freezing?

Keep it as full as possible

Let it run low to reduce weight

Keep it at half full

Fill it only when the warning light comes on

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What is the first step when considering an emergency evacuation of a bus?

Call parents before making any decision

Determine if an evacuation is necessary because students are usually safest on the bus

Evacuate immediately in all situations

Wait for police to arrive before acting

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You press the brake pedal and it slowly sinks to the floor. What is the first action you should take?

Pump the brake pedal

Turn off all electrical systems

Sound the horn continuously

Shift immediately into reverse

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In general, when an accident occurs, what must be given first consideration?

Who is at fault for the collision

The traffic delays caused

The condition of the bus

The safety of students

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When you cannot stop in time to avoid an obstruction, what is the correct steering response?

Steer firmly and as gradually as possible to drive around the obstruction

Make a sharp jerk of the steering wheel at the last second

Always steer left into the opposing lane

Close your eyes and brake harder

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If blizzard conditions make it unsafe to continue driving, what should the driver do first regarding vehicle position and lights?

Drive slowly in the centre of the road with low beams off

Turn off all lights to conserve battery power

Pull as far as practical to the right, leave headlights and marker lamps on, and activate hazard warning lamps and strobe light

Stop in the middle of the road with only hazard lights on

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If any part of the school bus is on fire, the driver should:

Ask students if they want to evacuate

Open all windows but keep everyone on board

Stop the bus and evacuate all passengers immediately

Continue driving to the next stop

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What should you do first when a skid is caused by over-braking?

Steer sharply in the opposite direction of travel

Apply the park brake as hard as possible

Turn off the engine immediately

Release the brake pedal so the wheels start to turn

30 / 30

When taking evasive action, which braking technique should generally be avoided (except with ABS)?

Modulated braking

Gradual braking well in advance

Gentle pressure on the pedal

Locking the brakes, causing the wheels to skid

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This section covers accident-prevention techniques such as defensive driving, hazard anticipation, and adjusting driving to weather and road conditions. It also tests knowledge of emergency procedures, including how to respond to accidents, vehicle breakdowns, fires, and other incidents. Drivers must understand proper evacuation methods, how to secure the scene, and ways to communicate with authorities and parents. Successfully mastering this section demonstrates a driver’s readiness to prevent accidents and effectively manage emergencies, keeping everyone safe.