Unit F-1: Accident Prevention and Emergencies

The “Accident Prevention and Emergencies” section of the Manitoba School Bus Driver Test assesses drivers’ skills in maintaining student safety under all circumstances.

Manitoba School Bus Test - Unit F-3: Accident Prevention and Emergencies

1 / 30

If only partial brake failure has occurred, pumping the brake pedal may:

Achieve partial braking force

Release the park brake

Automatically reset the brake computer

Cool the brakes instantly

2 / 30

How should you stand in relation to burning material when using a fire extinguisher, if possible?

Upwind from the burning material

With your back to the fire

Downwind from the burning material

Directly over the fire

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Regarding seeking help if the two-way radio is inoperable, the driver should:

Leave the bus and walk to the nearest house for help

Ask all students to look for help in nearby buildings

Not leave the bus unattended to go for help, and instead use a passenger’s cell phone if available

Drive the damaged bus to the nearest police station

4 / 30

Which additional responsibility is given to school bus captains during an emergency?

Select new captains for future trips

Account for all passengers

Repair any minor bus damage

Decide the bus route

5 / 30

If a school bus contacts live power lines and there is no fire or obvious danger, what is the safest action?

Keep students on the bus until help arrives

Have students get off and walk to the nearest building

Evacuate immediately, touching the bus and ground together

Have students climb onto the roof

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During a rear emergency exit evacuation, when should passengers leave their seats?

Whenever they feel it is safe

As soon as they hear any noise outside

Only when directed by the bus driver

As soon as the bus stops moving

7 / 30

What is one key action to “protect the scene” of an accident?

Place triangular reflectors around the bus or evacuate the bus to prevent further injury

Turn off all lights so they don’t distract drivers

Immediately move all vehicles involved to the side of the road

Let bystanders direct traffic

8 / 30

Which is one of the tasks the training program prepares school bus captains to do?

Drive the bus if needed

Refill the fuel tank

Inspect the engine after a collision

Turn off the ignition switch

9 / 30

After a tire blowout and once under control, what should you do?

Continue driving to the nearest garage without stopping

Turn off all exterior lights

Activate the right turn signal, move right out of the lane, stop, and turn on hazard lights

Stop in your lane without signalling

10 / 30

In a split door evacuation, where does the driver position themselves?

At the mid-point of the bus to direct students to front and rear exits

At the rear emergency exit only

In the driver’s seat

Outside the front door

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If you must evacuate a bus in contact with power lines, how should students exit?

Step down normally holding the handrail

Jump clear from the lowest step without touching the bus and ground at the same time

Slide down the side of the bus while touching it

Climb down using metal parts for support

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Which is a requirement for school bus captains?

Sit in the front seat only

Be on the bus for the entire route

Be the oldest student on the bus

Live closest to the school

13 / 30

Regardless of evacuation type, what does the driver do before leaving the bus?

Closes all windows

Takes attendance while still on the bus

Ensures all passengers have evacuated and carries the first aid kit

Turns off the lights but leaves other equipment on

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If the ABS warning light comes on and the ABS feature fails, what happens to the brakes?

The standard foundation brakes still function normally

All braking is lost

Only the parking brake will function

Only one axle will have braking

15 / 30

Why should you avoid fully raising the hood during an under-hood fire?

It might damage the hood hinges

It can block your view of traffic

It allows oxygen to feed the fire

It will waste extinguisher chemical

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After any use of the fire extinguisher, what must be done before the next run?

It must be placed in the rear of the bus

It must be turned upside down for storage

It must be wiped clean only

It must be recharged or replaced

17 / 30

While at the accident scene, students should be released to others:

As soon as the parents arrive, without verification

Whenever students request to leave

Only when instructed by school administrators or when medical aid requires it

To any adult who claims to be a parent

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What is the first action to take if the engine stalls or must be shut off because of exhaust fumes entering the bus in cold conditions?

Turn off all heating and leave drafts unsealed

Open all windows to clear the fumes and leave them open

Evacuate students into the blizzard

Close all windows and seal drafts with available material to maintain heat

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What is a school bus driver’s responsibility regarding incidents and unusual circumstances on a route?

Report only collisions involving the bus

Only report incidents that cause visible injury

Report all incidents and out-of-the-ordinary circumstances to their supervisor

Report incidents only at the end of the school year

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After brake loss, when selecting a path to leave the traffic stream, what is your goal?

Stop in the middle of the lane

Reach the highest speed possible

Aim for the smallest object in your path

Minimize injury and property damage

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What is the main purpose of a split door evacuation?

To reduce wear on the front door

To keep younger students near the front

To practice using all exits

To evacuate students as quickly as possible due to immediate danger

22 / 30

Where must the first aid kit be mounted on a school bus?

On the exterior of the bus

Under a student seat

In the rear luggage compartment

In a location readily accessible to the driver

23 / 30

Why are school bus captains selected and trained?

To enforce seating charts

To replace the driver on long trips

Because the driver may be unable to direct the evacuation in an emergency

To collect bus fare

24 / 30

When going into a steep ditch to avoid a collision, you should:

Turn the engine off before entering

Enter straight on at full speed

Apply full throttle while entering

Enter at an angle so the bus does not overturn

25 / 30

On some newer model buses, what is important to know about the park brake in motion?

It will automatically apply in an emergency

It must always be applied to turn the bus

It will lock the steering when applied

It may not be applied while the bus is in motion

26 / 30

Which of the following is an early sign of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Sudden coughing and sneezing

Shivering and muscle cramps

Sweating and rapid heartbeat

Tightness across the forehead, headache, nausea, and dizziness

27 / 30

If you experience a tire blowout, what should you do first?

Immediately slam on the brakes

Turn sharply onto the shoulder

Grip the steering wheel firmly and steer straight down the centre of your lane

Accelerate to stabilize the vehicle

28 / 30

What is an important instruction for passengers using the rear emergency exit?

Two passengers should exit at the same time

Each passenger should be two steps away from the rear of the bus before the next exits

Passengers should run immediately upon landing

Passengers should jump without assistance

29 / 30

If you must leave the road to avoid a crash, which type of object is suggested as preferable to sideswipe?

A bridge support

An oncoming vehicle

A roadside bush or snow bank

A deep, narrow ditch head-on

30 / 30

When using the front service door evacuation, how should it be conducted?

Only after all windows are opened

Only if the rear door is blocked

With no regard for seat order

Using routine unloading procedures but with more urgency

Your score is

This section emphasizes proactive accident prevention by teaching defensive driving techniques, situational awareness, and safe driving practices in varying conditions. Drivers are also evaluated on their response to emergencies, such as collisions, fires, or vehicle malfunctions. Knowledge of proper evacuation procedures, first aid basics, and clear communication with emergency services is essential. Mastery of this section ensures drivers are prepared to prevent accidents and respond quickly, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all passengers.