Series 2-3: Transporting Passengers

The “Transporting Passengers” chapter in the Alberta School Bus Practice Test is crucial for aspiring school bus drivers.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 2-3: Transporting Passengers

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Varying the order in which passengers exit (e.g., front left first one day, front right the next) is useful because it:

Ensures the same students are always first off

Allows the operator to unload faster

Confuses passengers so they pay more attention

Provides opportunities to reinforce good behaviour as passengers exit

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Passengers’ clothing should be:

Appropriate for the outside weather

Light clothing in winter for comfort

Heavy clothing in summer regardless of temperature

Chosen only for style, not weather

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Additional articles may be brought on the school bus only if they:

Are fragile and held out into the aisle

Belong to a teacher

Can be stored safely

Are large and placed in the aisle

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While waiting or moving near the bus, passengers should:

Never play on the road

Run around the bus to burn off energy

Play close to traffic to pass time

Sit in the middle of the road so the bus can see them

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A professional school bus operator should approach loading and unloading with:

Minimal concern, focusing only on driving

A casual attitude, relying on students to stay safe on their own

Relaxed attention, since nothing usually happens

Constant attention, never becoming complacent

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Passengers should cross in front of the bus:

Only if other students are crossing

Never under any circumstances

Whenever they think it is safe

Only when directed to do so by the school bus operator

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While the bus is in motion, passengers should:

Stand in the aisle if they are careful

Remain seated

Sit on the floor near the door

Move seats whenever they want

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Commenting on individual passengers’ excellent behaviour as they exit the bus:

Has no effect on other passengers

Embarrasses students and should be avoided

Is only needed when behaviour is very poor

Provides positive reward and encourages others to improve

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If a child is not appropriately dressed for the weather, the operator should:

Allow the child on the bus and talk to the principal or supervisor about concerns

Ignore the issue and say nothing

Refuse to allow the child on the bus

Send the child home immediately

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Items that must not be conveyed on the school bus include:

Any backpack or lunch bag

Animals, firearms, explosives, combustible materials, and dangerous or objectionable items

Books and musical instruments

Clothing and sports shoes

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When unloading at the school, passengers should stand up:

When the bus slows down near the curb

Whenever they feel ready to leave

Only after the bus door is opened

As soon as the bus enters school property

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Operators transporting passengers who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility should:

Avoid transporting such passengers in cold weather

Ask those passengers to bring their own blankets

Have a blanket on the bus for use in case of breakdown

Not worry about extra equipment

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Upon entering the bus, passengers should:

Go directly to their seat

Wait at the front until the bus starts moving

Stand in the aisle to talk to friends

Look for a place to store extra items first

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The operator should put the bus into motion:

Even if some passengers are walking in the aisle

As long as most passengers are seated

Once the front row is seated

Only when all passengers are safely seated

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Regarding loading and unloading procedures, passengers and parents:

Should be told once and then are assumed to remember

Only need written instructions

Need to be reminded often of the procedures

Do not need any instruction if students are older

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When entering or exiting the bus, passengers should move:

By lingering on the steps

Without haste and loitering

Only when their friends are ready

While stopping frequently to chat

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Passengers may stand up and leave their seats:

Only after the bus has come to a complete stop and the operator opens the door

Once one or two students stand up first

Whenever they see their stop approaching

As soon as the bus begins to slow down

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Passengers should enter and exit the bus at school loading areas and highway stops:

By running to get a preferred seat

As quickly as possible, in any manner

In an orderly fashion, following the operator’s instructions

Only when the operator is not looking

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After securing the bus at school, the operator should:

Remain seated and let students exit on their own

Open the door and allow everyone to rush out

Turn away and focus on paperwork

Stand facing the passengers and state the order in which they will leave their seats, row by row

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Inappropriately dressed passengers could become a safety concern especially if:

The route is shorter than usual

The bus is slightly late

The weather is perfect

The bus is involved in a collision or breakdown requiring evacuation

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It covers essential safety protocols, passenger management, and emergency procedures to ensure the well-being of all students on board. This chapter emphasizes the importance of proper boarding and unloading techniques, safe driving practices, and effective communication with passengers. Understanding these guidelines helps drivers prevent accidents and respond appropriately in challenging situations. Mastery of this material is vital to passing the test and, more importantly, to ensuring the safety and comfort of schoolchildren during daily transportation throughout Alberta.