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

Accelerate to create space for them to re-enter safely

Brake hard to keep your place

Move into the oncoming lane

Honk continuously

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Before attempting to pass another vehicle, you should ask:

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

Will I surprise the other driver?

How fast can I accelerate?

Is there a place to stop in the oncoming lane?

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“Go” at an intersection means:

Proceed steadily when it is safe

Change lanes in the intersection to save time

Proceed quickly regardless of others

Move as soon as the light turns green without checking

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You should avoid passing if the vehicle ahead is:

Traveling exactly at the speed limit

Using hazard lights in clear weather

Signaling or indicating a left turn

Larger than your vehicle

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

Avoid mirror checks to reduce distractions

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

Maintain constant speed through all intersections

Watch only the traffic light

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Passing must be done:

Without exceeding the posted speed limit

Only at night to avoid traffic

As fast as possible regardless of the limit

Only when following a fast vehicle

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“Know” at an intersection means:

Assume other drivers will always obey signals

Count the number of lanes

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

Focus only on the traffic light

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Tailgating in preparation for a pass is dangerous because:

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

It alerts the driver ahead to speed up

It increases your ability to see around the vehicle

It saves fuel

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

Maintain your speed and follow closely

Slow down to restore a safe following distance

Flash your high beams repeatedly

Move to the shoulder immediately

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An uncontrolled driveway or alleyway joining a highway is:

Always a one-way entry

Only a pedestrian crossing

Not considered in intersection safety

Also considered an intersection

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Before pulling out to pass, you must:

Rely on your hazard lights to warn others

Begin moving left before signaling

Assume oncoming vehicles will slow down

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

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When negotiating intersections, the sequence can be remembered as:

See, brake, horn, go

Signal, steer, stop, start

Look, stop, go, signal

Know, show, slow, go

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

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

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

Turn slightly toward the shoulder without signaling

Cancel your signal before moving

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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 next to a red light

Is flashing green for a special movement

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“Slow” at an intersection means:

Brake hard at the last second

Accelerate if the light is green

Slow down gradually and be prepared to brake

Coast through if traffic seems light

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

The horn has been sounded

A minute has passed

The light turns red

You are sure it is not stopped for a pedestrian

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When approaching an intersection, you should:

Rely on the sound of other vehicles

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

Look only straight ahead

Look only in your mirrors

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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

Brake suddenly to make room

Maintain or slightly reduce speed and keep a steady lane position

Move toward the center line

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After passing through an intersection, you should:

Check mirrors for changes in traffic patterns

Ignore traffic behind you

Turn off your signals regardless of your intentions

Immediately change lanes

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You should not pass if the vehicle ahead is:

Using turn signals correctly

On a straight, clear highway

Passing children, cyclists, or animals

In a different lane from you

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When passing parked vehicles, you should:

Ignore the possibility of doors opening

Speed up to pass them quickly

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

Drive as close as possible to avoid oncoming traffic

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

Release the steering wheel

Aim directly for the largest object

Hit at an angle rather than head-on

Turn the wheel sharply at the last second

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It is never a good idea to:

Change lanes in an intersection

Signal before turning

Reduce your speed near an intersection

Watch for pedestrians

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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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At all intersections you should:

Assume pedestrians will always wait

Change lanes if it seems faster

Never assume other drivers will yield even when required

Pass any stopped vehicle to keep traffic moving

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

About one-tenth

Very few

About one-half

Almost all

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

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

Honk and speed up to clear the area

Assume they will stay off the road

Always swerve to avoid them, regardless of other traffic

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

Waiting for other vehicles or pedestrians to clear

Experiencing a mechanical failure only

Ignoring the signal deliberately

Illegally parked

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When passing, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors, not shoulder checks

Signal left, shoulder check, then move left when safe

Signal only if traffic is heavy

Move left first, then decide about signaling

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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.