Series 3-10: Steps for Avoiding Hazards

The “Steps for Avoiding Hazards” section of the Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test focuses on techniques to identify and prevent potential dangers while driving.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 3-10: Steps for Avoiding Hazards

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What is the “Decide” step in the hazard avoidance process?

Identifying potential hazards ahead

Executing the maneuver you planned

Ignoring minor hazards to focus on major ones

Choosing the course of action needed to avoid a collision

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What is meant by “connecting your mind to your eyes”?

Relying only on mirrors rather than looking ahead

Keeping your eyes closed to concentrate better

Thinking about non-driving issues to stay relaxed

Using your eyes to see and your mind to analyze what you see for potential dangers

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Which of the following is an example of predicting a potential hazard?

Realizing that a ball rolling across the road may be chased by a child

Looking only at the speedometer while driving

Ignoring pedestrians on the sidewalk

Accelerating through all green lights

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010-Which of the following is the correct order of the steps for avoiding hazards while driving?

Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Execute, Decide, Identify, Predict

Predict, Decide, Execute, Identify

Decide, Identify, Predict, Execute

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What is the current color of yield signs?

They are blue with white lettering

They are no longer yellow; they have been changed since the late 1970s

They are green like guide signs

They are yellow with black lettering

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What is the “Execute” step in the hazard avoidance process?

Watching the road without taking any action

Turning off all distractions before driving

Putting your chosen plan of action into effect

Mentally listing all possible hazards

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What does the “Identify” step in hazard avoidance mainly involve?

Recognizing any potential hazards or dangerous situations

Deciding which course of action to take

Carrying out the action you have chosen

Ignoring minor issues to focus on major ones

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Why is early recognition of hazards so important in defensive driving?

It makes turn signals unnecessary

It gives you the time you need to avoid trouble

It allows you to drive faster

It lets you ignore traffic control devices

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This section assesses a driver’s understanding of proper procedures when approaching, stopping at, and crossing railroad tracks. Drivers must know to stop at least five meters from the nearest rail, look and listen for trains, and never proceed until it is absolutely safe. The test also covers the use of hazard lights and the importance of not shifting gears while crossing tracks. Mastery of these procedures helps prevent tragic accidents and is an essential skill for all Alberta school bus drivers.