Series 3-23b: Collision Avoidance 2

The “Collision Avoidance” segment of the Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test assesses a driver’s understanding of safe driving techniques to prevent accidents.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 3-23b: Collision Avoidance 2

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If a vehicle cuts in too quickly after passing you, you should:

Flash your high beams repeatedly

Move to the shoulder immediately

Maintain your speed and follow closely

Slow down to restore a safe following distance

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“Show” at an intersection means:

Use headlights to “flash” other drivers

Turn on hazard lights

Signal intentions in advance and be in the proper lane

Wave to pedestrians

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Before attempting to pass another vehicle, you should ask:

Is there a place to stop in the oncoming lane?

How fast can I accelerate?

Will I surprise the other driver?

Is this pass necessary, and is it worth the risk?

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“Slow” at an intersection means:

Brake hard at the last second

Slow down gradually and be prepared to brake

Coast through if traffic seems light

Accelerate if the light is green

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When passing parked vehicles, you should:

Leave enough space (about 1.5 metres) and expect doors or people to appear

Ignore the possibility of doors opening

Drive as close as possible to avoid oncoming traffic

Speed up to pass them quickly

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When passing, you should:

Signal left, shoulder check, then move left when safe

Signal only if traffic is heavy

Move left first, then decide about signaling

Rely only on your mirrors, not shoulder checks

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Passing must be done:

Only at night to avoid traffic

As fast as possible regardless of the limit

Only when following a fast vehicle

Without exceeding the posted speed limit

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At all intersections you should:

Never assume other drivers will yield even when required

Assume pedestrians will always wait

Pass any stopped vehicle to keep traffic moving

Change lanes if it seems faster

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Before pulling out to pass, you must:

Rely on your hazard lights to warn others

Check traffic ahead and be sure there is enough time and distance

Assume oncoming vehicles will slow down

Begin moving left before signaling

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An uncontrolled driveway or alleyway joining a highway is:

Always a one-way entry

Not considered in intersection safety

Only a pedestrian crossing

Also considered an intersection

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You should not pass if the vehicle ahead is:

Using turn signals correctly

Passing children, cyclists, or animals

In a different lane from you

On a straight, clear highway

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A vehicle sitting at a green light rather than moving may be:

Illegally parked

Ignoring the signal deliberately

Waiting for other vehicles or pedestrians to clear

Experiencing a mechanical failure only

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“Know” at an intersection means:

Expect the unexpected and decide in advance what you need to know

Assume other drivers will always obey signals

Focus only on the traffic light

Count the number of lanes

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When encountering animals on or near the road, you should:

Honk and speed up to clear the area

Assume they will stay off the road

Slow down, stay alert, and be prepared to stop or take safe evasive action

Always swerve to avoid them, regardless of other traffic

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You should avoid passing if the vehicle ahead is:

Signaling or indicating a left turn

Larger than your vehicle

Using hazard lights in clear weather

Traveling exactly at the speed limit

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Tailgating in preparation for a pass is dangerous because:

It alerts the driver ahead to speed up

It saves fuel

It reduces your visibility and leaves little time if the lead vehicle slows

It increases your ability to see around the vehicle

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When crossing intersections in urban areas, one key habit is to:

Watch only the traffic light

Avoid mirror checks to reduce distractions

Take your foot off the accelerator and cover the brake as needed

Maintain constant speed through all intersections

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“Go” at an intersection means:

Move as soon as the light turns green without checking

Proceed quickly regardless of others

Proceed steadily when it is safe

Change lanes in the intersection to save time

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Approximately what proportion of two-vehicle collisions occur at intersections?

About one-tenth

Almost all

About one-half

Very few

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After passing through an intersection, you should:

Check mirrors for changes in traffic patterns

Immediately change lanes

Ignore traffic behind you

Turn off your signals regardless of your intentions

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A stale green light is one that:

Has been green for a while and may change soon

Just turned green as you approach

Is flashing green for a special movement

Is next to a red light

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It is never a good idea to:

Signal before turning

Watch for pedestrians

Reduce your speed near an intersection

Change lanes in an intersection

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When approaching an intersection, you should:

Look only straight ahead

Rely on the sound of other vehicles

Look only in your mirrors

Look left, then right, then left and right again before proceeding

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You must not pass a vehicle stopped at an intersection until:

You are sure it is not stopped for a pedestrian

The horn has been sounded

A minute has passed

The light turns red

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A pedestrian signal changing to “wait” can indicate:

The crosswalk is being closed permanently

The green traffic light is about to change to yellow

There is no traffic in the intersection

It is safe to accelerate through the intersection

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If a passing vehicle aborts and needs to get back behind you, you may need to:

Accelerate to create space for them to re-enter safely

Move into the oncoming lane

Brake hard to keep your place

Honk continuously

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When another vehicle is passing you and the pass appears safe, you should:

Speed up to shorten their time in the oncoming lane

Move toward the center line

Brake suddenly to make room

Maintain or slightly reduce speed and keep a steady lane position

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When moving back into your lane after passing, you should:

Signal right, check mirrors and shoulder, and ensure sufficient room

Move right as soon as you see the vehicle in your mirror, regardless of distance

Turn slightly toward the shoulder without signaling

Cancel your signal before moving

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When negotiating intersections, the sequence can be remembered as:

Look, stop, go, signal

Signal, steer, stop, start

See, brake, horn, go

Know, show, slow, go

30 / 30

If a collision cannot be avoided, you should, if possible:

Aim directly for the largest object

Turn the wheel sharply at the last second

Hit at an angle rather than head-on

Release the steering wheel

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This section emphasizes maintaining a safe following distance, anticipating other road users’ actions, and recognizing hazardous situations early. Drivers must demonstrate knowledge of proper braking techniques, defensive driving, and how to safely navigate intersections. The test also covers effective mirror usage and the importance of clear communication with other drivers. Mastering collision avoidance is crucial for school bus drivers to ensure the safety of students and all road users, making it a key focus of the knowledge test.