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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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

In an orderly fashion, following the operator’s instructions

As quickly as possible, in any manner

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

Ask those passengers to bring their own blankets

Not worry about extra equipment

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

Avoid transporting such passengers in cold weather

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When unloading at the school, passengers should stand up:

When the bus slows down near the curb

Only after the bus door is opened

Whenever they feel ready to leave

As soon as the bus enters school property

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While the bus is in motion, passengers should:

Sit on the floor near the door

Remain seated

Stand in the aisle if they are careful

Move seats whenever they want

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

Belong to a teacher

Are large and placed in the aisle

Can be stored safely

Are fragile and held out into the aisle

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After securing the bus at school, the operator should:

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

Remain seated and let students exit on their own

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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:

Confuses passengers so they pay more attention

Ensures the same students are always first off

Provides opportunities to reinforce good behaviour as passengers exit

Allows the operator to unload faster

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Passengers should cross in front of the bus:

Never under any circumstances

Only when directed to do so by the school bus operator

Only if other students are crossing

Whenever they think it is safe

9 / 20

Passengers’ clothing should be:

Chosen only for style, not weather

Light clothing in winter for comfort

Appropriate for the outside weather

Heavy clothing in summer regardless of temperature

10 / 20

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

Books and musical instruments

Clothing and sports shoes

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

Any backpack or lunch bag

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While waiting or moving near the bus, passengers should:

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

Never play on the road

Play close to traffic to pass time

Run around the bus to burn off energy

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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

Embarrasses students and should be avoided

Provides positive reward and encourages others to improve

13 / 20

Passengers may stand up and leave their seats:

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

As soon as the bus begins to slow down

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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

Minimal concern, focusing only on driving

Constant attention, never becoming complacent

Relaxed attention, since nothing usually happens

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Upon entering the bus, passengers should:

Look for a place to store extra items first

Go directly to their seat

Stand in the aisle to talk to friends

Wait at the front until the bus starts moving

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The operator should put the bus into motion:

Once the front row is seated

As long as most passengers are seated

Only when all passengers are safely seated

Even if some passengers are walking in the aisle

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Inappropriately dressed passengers could become a safety concern especially if:

The bus is involved in a collision or breakdown requiring evacuation

The bus is slightly late

The weather is perfect

The route is shorter than usual

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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

Ignore the issue and say nothing

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

19 / 20

Regarding loading and unloading procedures, passengers and parents:

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

Only need written instructions

20 / 20

When entering or exiting the bus, passengers should move:

Only when their friends are ready

Without haste and loitering

While stopping frequently to chat

By lingering on the steps

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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.