Series 1-12: Carrier Responsibilities

The “Carrier Responsibilities” chapter in the Alberta School Bus Practice Test details the duties and obligations of school bus operators and companies.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 1-12: Carrier Responsibilities

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What details must be included in the record of inspections and maintenance for each bus?

Estimated cost of repair and profit margin.

Passenger complaints and suggestions.

Nature of the work, date of the work, and odometer reading at the time.

Mechanic’s age, date of hire, and shop location.

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Which identifying information must be recorded for each bus?

Unit number (or manufacturer’s serial number), make, year of manufacture, and tire size.

Unit number and colour only.

License plate number and insurance company only.

Seating capacity and fuel type only.

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To which vehicles must the carrier’s maintenance and inspection program apply?

All commercial vehicles used by the carrier, including school buses.

Only vehicles owned, not leased, by the carrier.

Only school buses newer than 10 years ol

Only buses that travel outside Albert

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Which type of modification must be specifically recorded in the vehicle’s maintenance records?

Any change in paint colour.

Installation of new seat covers.

Replacement of windshield wipers.

Modifications involving axles or suspensions that affect the gross vehicle or axle weight rating.

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Which statement best describes a carrier’s maintenance and inspection program for school buses?

It is optional if the buses pass annual government inspections.

It must be in writing and provide for ongoing inspection, maintenance, and repair of all school buses.

It can be verbal as long as all drivers understand it.

It is only required for buses over a certain age.

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Who is responsible for maintaining all required forms and submitting them to the carrier?

The operator.

The ticket agent.

The students’ parents.

The school principal.

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What must the operator ensure regarding pre-trip activities?

That only the mechanic signs off on trips.

That pre-trip paperwork is completed only after the run.

That pre-trip checks are done only once a month.

That all pre-trip paperwork is complete

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Which statement best summarizes the overall record-keeping responsibility of a carrier for school buses?

Maintain complete written records of identification, inspections, maintenance, modifications, defect notices, and corrective work for at least five years.

Keep only driver names and license numbers on file.

Record only major accidents and breakdowns.

Store records informally with no retention period.

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For how long must maintenance and inspection records for each bus be retained?

Only while the bus is in service.

At least one year from the last inspection.

At least five years from when they were created, established, or receive

Until the next annual audit.

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If the carrier is not the registered owner of a bus, what additional information must be kept?

The name of the previous owner three owners back.

The name of the mechanic who last inspected the bus.

The driver’s home address.

The name of the person furnishing the vehicle.

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Where must the required maintenance and inspection records be located or made available?

At a central national office outside Albert

At the mechanic’s personal residence.

Only in the glove compartment of each bus.

At or through the carrier’s main place of business in Albert

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What must a carrier do with notices of defects received from the vehicle manufacturer?

Keep the notices and record the corrective work done on the vehicle in relation to those notices.

Forward them to passengers for information.

Ignore them if the bus is still operating normally.

Discard them after verbally informing the driver.

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Carriers are required to ensure that all vehicles are properly maintained, regularly inspected, and meet provincial safety standards. The chapter emphasizes the importance of driver training, record-keeping, and compliance with regulations regarding hours of service and licensing. Carriers must also implement safety policies, manage incident reports, and respond promptly to any issues. By fulfilling these responsibilities, carriers contribute to safe, reliable student transportation, demonstrating accountability and commitment to both public safety and the well-being of school communities.