Series 2-12: Points To Remember

The “Points To Remember” chapter in the Alberta School Bus practice test focuses on essential guidelines every school bus driver must follow.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 2-12: Points To Remember

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When first assigning seats, what is generally the best approach?

Put older students at the front automatically

Assign seats strictly in alphabetical order

Let the school principal assign all seats

Allow passengers to choose where they’d like to sit

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Why is it extremely important that all passengers have assigned seats on the bus?

So students can sit with their friends

So the ride is quieter

So the bus looks more organized

So the driver can account for each passenger in an emergency

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Why are food treats not an acceptable way to reward good behaviour?

Food allergies could cause serious reactions and liability

It takes too long to hand out treats

Food is too expensive

Students do not like food rewards

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When should the seating plan usually be finalized (other than for Kindergarten and Grade 1)?

After one month

Only after a complaint is made

On the very first day

After three or four days on the route

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In areas where bus passes are required, how often must they be checked?

Once at the start of the year

Only if the driver does not know the passenger

Only on Mondays

Every morning and afternoon (a.m. and p.m.)

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Besides emergencies, what is another key reason for assigned seating?

To shorten the route

To identify who is responsible for vandalism in a given seat

To reduce fuel consumption

To make the bus look full

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What should the driver do if a passenger has a medical need (e.g., diabetes) requiring food during the ride?

Allow the student to eat while the bus is moving

Make the student wait until arriving home

Refuse to allow the student to eat at all

Pull over in a safe area until the snack is consumed

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What is the driver’s responsibility if a passenger does not have a bus pass?

Charge a cash fare on the spot

Never refuse a ride to the passenger

Refuse the ride immediately

Only allow the ride if another student vouches for them

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If parents want a Kindergarten or Grade 1 child to sit with an older sibling at the back, what should the driver explain?

The younger child cannot be protected from older students’ language and actions at the back

The bus is too full at the back

Younger students are not allowed on the bus

The school forbids siblings from sitting together

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Why is daily checking of bus passes important, even if the driver “knows” the passengers?

To give students something to do

So the driver can memorize all names

To prevent passes from being loaned or sold to other passengers

To make the loading process longer

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In the event of a collision, how do bus passes help the driver?

They prevent any injuries

They automatically notify parents

They allow the driver to avoid calling emergency services

They make documenting passenger names much easier

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If siblings must sit together, what is the recommended arrangement?

Both sit in the middle

Neither is allowed to ride

The older sibling sits up front with the younger one

The younger sibling moves to the back

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What is the most effective tool for improving passenger behaviour?

Assigning extra homework

Ignoring misbehaviour

Positive praise reinforcing good behaviour

Threatening to call parents

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Where should Kindergarten and Grade 1 passengers usually sit?

Anywhere they want

In the middle of the bus

At the front of the bus

At the back of the bus

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What should the driver tell passengers after they have chosen their seats?

Only the school can change seats

Seats may be changed if discipline problems occur

Seats will never change

Seats change every day

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It covers crucial safety steps, such as checking mirrors frequently, using signals properly, and maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of obeying speed limits, especially in school zones, and always stopping for flashing red lights at railway crossings. Drivers are reminded to remain vigilant for unexpected hazards and to ensure all passengers are seated before moving the bus. Following these key points helps create a safer environment for students and other road users.