Series 3-24b: Emergency Driving Techniques 2

The “Emergency Driving Techniques” section of the Alberta School Bus Written Knowledge Test is designed to ensure drivers are fully prepared to respond to unexpected and potentially dangerous situations on the road.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 3-24b: Emergency Driving Techniques 2

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If you must go into a ditch to stop a vehicle with no brakes, you should:

Enter at an angle to reduce the chance of rollover

Drive straight in at full speed

Turn the vehicle sideways first

Stop on the road edge and hope to slow

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When brakes fail, one method to slow the vehicle is to:

Open the doors to create air drag

Turn off all electrical systems

Downshift to the lowest gear possible and use engine compression

Steer back and forth across lanes

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If it is not immediately obvious you can stop in time to avoid a hazard, you should:

Continue braking straight ahead

Choose to steer into an alternate path

Stop in your lane regardless of traffic

Turn on hazard lights and maintain course

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If you experience a loss of brakes, the first thing you should try is to:

Turn off the engine immediately

Pump the brake pedal to build pressure

Shift to neutral and coast

Steer onto the shoulder without slowing

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When using the parking brake to help with brake loss, you should:

Pull it hard and fast immediately

Use it only after the vehicle stops

Not use it under any circumstances

Apply it gradually, avoiding locking the rear wheels

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When steering around an obstruction, you should:

Steer firmly and as gradually as possible while using controlled braking

Steer rapidly back and forth across lanes

Jerk the wheel sharply at the last second

Release both hands from the wheel briefly

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If a quick stop is required after a blowout to avoid a collision, you should:

Apply the parking brake only

Use only engine braking

Initiate threshold braking

Turn the engine off and coast

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After a blowout, if the vehicle starts to skid, you should:

Turn off the ignition

Shift to neutral and coast

Follow normal skid procedures

Apply the parking brake hard

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After stopping on the shoulder following a blowout, you should:

Sound the horn continuously

Leave turn signals on but no hazards

Activate hazard warning lights

Turn off all lights

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Emergency evasive action is defined as:

Turning off the engine and coasting

Using fundamental driving manoeuvres under stress, limited time, space, and distance

Braking hard in every situation

Any form of aggressive driving

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If your vehicle becomes stationary for more than a moment after pulling over due to loss of visibility, you should:

Only use turn signals

Put out warning devices on the road as required by law

Keep moving slightly to avoid stopping

Turn off all lights

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To successfully choose an escape path, you should:

Close one eye to reduce distractions

Look where you want to go, taking in the big picture

Look straight down at the dashboard

Focus only on the obstruction

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If the windshield wipers fail or you have no washer fluid in mud/slush conditions, you should:

Turn on high-beam headlights to see better

Continue driving slowly in your lane

Activate the right turn signal, pull over as far as practical and stop

Speed up to clear the windshield with air

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026-Immediately after a blowout, you should:

Apply full braking immediately

Engage the parking brake fully

Accelerate to keep control

Not apply the brakes right away

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If you must leave the road quickly due to brake failure, you should choose a path that:

Keeps the vehicle on level ground only

Avoids any contact with roadside objects at all costs

Minimizes injury first, then property damage

Minimizes vehicle damage only

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When mud or slush is splashed on your windshield and visibility is lost, your first action should be to:

Open the driver’s window and hang out to see

Turn on wipers and washers

Turn off headlights

Stop immediately in the traffic lane

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In a vehicle without ABS, hard, sudden braking can:

Protect the brake system from wear

Lock the wheels and cause loss of control

Automatically correct a skid

Improve braking distance on all surfaces

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When a collision is unavoidable, you should:

Prefer hitting pedestrians rather than property

Turn the vehicle sideways to maximize impact area

Aim for a head-on collision at low speed

Avoid a head-on collision and avoid hitting pedestrians, choosing inanimate objects instead

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If your headlights fail while driving at night, you should first:

Turn off the ignition

Turn on interior lights only

Hit the dimmer switch to see if the high-beams work

Immediately steer off the road at full speed

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When moving to the shoulder after a blowout, you should:

Immediately swerve off the road

Activate the right turn signal and move right slowly

Stop in the live lane if traffic is light

Cross to the left shoulder quickly

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One common but not always best reaction in an emergency is to:

Immediately slam on the brakes

Turn on the interior lights

Sound the horn and maintain speed

Steer smoothly around the hazard

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A sudden loss of visibility requires you to:

Turn off all lights and stop in the lane

Maintain speed until visibility returns

Speed up to leave the area

Attempt to stop as quickly as practical before losing control or hitting something

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When assessing an escape path, you should consider whether:

It is to the left rather than the right

It is the roughest surface available

It is the shortest distance to your destination

It is free of hazards, has sufficient clearances, allows steering control, and will remain clear

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After a headlight failure, you should:

Activate your right-turn signal, slow quickly but safely, then steer out of the lane

Speed up to reach a brighter area

Stop immediately in your lane and wait

Turn on hazard lights but maintain speed

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If your hood flies up while driving, you should:

Look out the left and right windows to maintain direction and road position

Stand up to see over the hood

Immediately turn off the engine and stop in your lane

Drive by guessing your position

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This section examines a driver’s understanding of how to perform emergency stops, safely steer around sudden obstacles, and react appropriately to mechanical failures such as brake or steering malfunctions. Candidates are also tested on their ability to control the vehicle during skids and tire blowouts, as well as the correct use of emergency equipment. Effective communication with passengers and maintaining calm in stressful situations are crucial skills evaluated here, ensuring the safety of all students and road users during emergencies.