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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Upon entering the bus, passengers should:

Stand in the aisle to talk to friends

Wait at the front until the bus starts moving

Go directly to their seat

Look for a place to store extra items first

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

Only when the operator is not looking

As quickly as possible, in any manner

In an orderly fashion, following the operator’s instructions

By running to get a preferred seat

3 / 20

Inappropriately dressed passengers could become a safety concern especially if:

The bus is involved in a collision or breakdown requiring evacuation

The weather is perfect

The route is shorter than usual

The bus is slightly late

4 / 20

While waiting or moving near the bus, passengers should:

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

Run around the bus to burn off energy

Never play on the road

Play close to traffic to pass time

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While the bus is in motion, passengers should:

Move seats whenever they want

Remain seated

Stand in the aisle if they are careful

Sit on the floor near the door

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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

Confuses passengers so they pay more attention

Allows the operator to unload faster

Provides opportunities to reinforce good behaviour as passengers exit

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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

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

Turn away and focus on paperwork

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

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

Books and musical instruments

Any backpack or lunch bag

Clothing and sports shoes

9 / 20

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

Refuse to allow the child on the bus

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

Ignore the issue and say nothing

Send the child home immediately

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Passengers may stand up and leave their seats:

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

Whenever they see their stop approaching

Once one or two students stand up first

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Passengers should cross in front of the bus:

Whenever they think it is safe

Never under any circumstances

Only if other students are crossing

Only when directed to do so by the school bus operator

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

Are fragile and held out into the aisle

Can be stored safely

Belong to a teacher

Are large and placed in the aisle

13 / 20

The operator should put the bus into motion:

Only when all passengers are safely seated

As long as most passengers are seated

Even if some passengers are walking in the aisle

Once the front row is seated

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

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

Constant attention, never becoming complacent

Relaxed attention, since nothing usually happens

Minimal concern, focusing only on driving

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When unloading at the school, passengers should stand up:

Whenever they feel ready to leave

When the bus slows down near the curb

As soon as the bus enters school property

Only after the bus door is opened

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

Ask those passengers to bring their own blankets

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

Avoid transporting such passengers in cold weather

Not worry about extra equipment

17 / 20

When entering or exiting the bus, passengers should move:

By lingering on the steps

Without haste and loitering

While stopping frequently to chat

Only when their friends are ready

18 / 20

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

Has no effect on other passengers

Is only needed when behaviour is very poor

Provides positive reward and encourages others to improve

Embarrasses students and should be avoided

19 / 20

Passengers’ clothing should be:

Chosen only for style, not weather

Appropriate for the outside weather

Heavy clothing in summer regardless of temperature

Light clothing in winter for comfort

20 / 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

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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.