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

1 / 20

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

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

Clothing and sports shoes

Any backpack or lunch bag

Books and musical instruments

2 / 20

While waiting or moving near the bus, passengers should:

Run around the bus to burn off energy

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

Play close to traffic to pass time

Never play on the road

3 / 20

The operator should put the bus into motion:

Only when all passengers are safely seated

Once the front row is seated

As long as most passengers are seated

Even if some passengers are walking in the aisle

4 / 20

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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Passengers may stand up and leave their seats:

Whenever they see their stop approaching

As soon as the bus begins to slow down

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

Once one or two students stand up first

6 / 20

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

7 / 20

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

Only when the operator is not looking

By running to get a preferred seat

As quickly as possible, in any manner

In an orderly fashion, following the operator’s instructions

8 / 20

When unloading at the school, passengers should stand up:

Only after the bus door is opened

As soon as the bus enters school property

When the bus slows down near the curb

Whenever they feel ready to leave

9 / 20

Upon entering the bus, passengers should:

Stand in the aisle to talk to friends

Look for a place to store extra items first

Wait at the front until the bus starts moving

Go directly to their seat

10 / 20

After securing the bus at school, the operator should:

Remain seated and let students exit on their own

Turn away and focus on paperwork

Open the door and allow everyone to rush out

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

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

Refuse to allow the child on the bus

Send the child home immediately

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

Ignore the issue and say nothing

12 / 20

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

Not worry about extra equipment

Ask those passengers to bring their own blankets

Avoid transporting such passengers in cold weather

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

13 / 20

While the bus is in motion, passengers should:

Sit on the floor near the door

Move seats whenever they want

Stand in the aisle if they are careful

Remain seated

14 / 20

Passengers’ clothing should be:

Heavy clothing in summer regardless of temperature

Appropriate for the outside weather

Light clothing in winter for comfort

Chosen only for style, not weather

15 / 20

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

Minimal concern, focusing only on driving

Constant attention, never becoming complacent

Relaxed attention, since nothing usually happens

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

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

Has no effect on other passengers

Provides positive reward and encourages others to improve

Is only needed when behaviour is very poor

Embarrasses students and should be avoided

17 / 20

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

Are fragile and held out into the aisle

Can be stored safely

Are large and placed in the aisle

Belong to a teacher

18 / 20

Regarding loading and unloading procedures, passengers and parents:

Only need written instructions

Should be told once and then are assumed to remember

Need to be reminded often of the procedures

Do not need any instruction if students are older

19 / 20

When entering or exiting the bus, passengers should move:

Without haste and loitering

Only when their friends are ready

By lingering on the steps

While stopping frequently to chat

20 / 20

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

Provides opportunities to reinforce good behaviour as passengers exit

Ensures the same students are always first off

Confuses passengers so they pay more attention

Allows the operator to unload faster

Your score is

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.