Series 4-1: Assessing Collision Scene and Bus Evacuation Procedures – Intro

The Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test includes a critical section on “Assessing Collision Scene and Bus Evacuation Procedures.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 4-1: Assessing Collision Scene and Bus Evacuation Procedures – Intro

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Shock can result even when:

The person is fully aware and not distressed

There is no bleeding or visible injury at all

The injury is not severe enough on its own to cause death

The person is uninjured and calm

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Part of properly securing the bus includes:

Setting the park brake and selecting the appropriate gear

Leaving the bus in neutral with the engine running

Turning the steering wheel fully to one side

Applying only the service brake

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If a fire has started on the bus, your first action must be to:

Remove everyone from its danger

Search for the source of the fire before moving anyone

Open all windows and continue driving

Put out the fire alone before doing anything else

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To remain functional and in control during a collision, a school bus operator must always:

Keep a flashlight on the dashboard

Wear the seat belt properly adjusted

Drive with the interior lights on

Keep the windows partially open

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Who can you have set out emergency warning devices?

Only another bus driver

Yourself or a responsible passenger

Only a police officer

Any student, regardless of behavior

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Most people can be saved if they start breathing within what time frame?

Within one hour

Within thirty minutes

Within ten minutes

Within two minutes

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Your first concern in any collision situation must be to:

Call your supervisor

Take pictures of the damage

Move your personal belongings to safety

Remove passengers from the threat of further danger

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To handle multiple injuries at once, you should:

Utilize those on the scene, including casualties, to assist where feasible

Only allow adults to help, never students

Refuse help from uninjured bystanders

Work entirely alone to avoid confusion

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If the bus is in an unsafe position but still operational, you should:

Turn off all lights to avoid confusion

Move the bus off the road if possible

Leave it where it is until a tow truck arrives

Wait for instructions from students

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As a general rule, under most conditions, you should:

Let students decide if the bus should be moved

Not move the school bus until directed by a police officer

Always drive the bus back to the depot

Immediately move the bus, no matter what

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After securing the bus in its final position, you must also:

Turn on interior lights and drive away

Activate the hazard lights

Sound the horn continuously

Turn off all lights

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In what situation should you move the bus even without police direction?

Whenever there is minor damage only

When safety of others depends on moving it to avoid a further collision

When you are close to the end of your route

Whenever traffic is delayed

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Except in continuing danger or physical impracticality, you should normally:

Have everyone stand up to be assessed

Carry all injured to the bus before treating

Treat a person where they are found

Move everyone to one central spot before treating

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When several people are injured and the scene permits, you should:

Wait for professional help before treating anyone

Treat breathing difficulties first, then severe bleeding, then less serious injuries

Treat the loudest victims first

Treat minor injuries first to “get them out of the way”

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The first action you must always take at the scene of a collision is to:

Call the maintenance department

Collect personal items left on the bus

Inspect the bus for damage

Remove people from further danger

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When someone is assigned to direct traffic, you must ensure that:

The person is a passenger’s parent

The person is wearing a school uniform

The person is the oldest student on the bus

The person is responsible and will not endanger themselves or others

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Once the bus is in its final position, you should first:

Stop the bus completely, turn off the engine, and remove the keys

Turn off hazard lights to conserve power

Open all windows and doors

Call each student’s parent

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Which of the following is an example of a danger of fire?

A flat tire on a dry road

A broken side mirror

A cracked windshield

A fuel leak or being near flammable material

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What are the three types of injuries that require prompt attention?

Airway, not Breathing, Circulation (severe bleeding and shock)

Scratches, nosebleeds, fatigue

Broken bones, bruises, minor cuts

Sprains, headaches, nausea

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What are the three main things you must evaluate first at a collision scene?

Weather, bus cleanliness, student attendance

Road conditions, route schedule, fuel level

Condition of the scene, types of injuries, need for immediate attention

Police response time, media presence, bystander count

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When moving the bus after a collision for safety reasons, the safest place to move it is:

The center of the road

The extreme right of the road or shoulder

The nearest parking lot, regardless of access

Directly behind another vehicle

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If moving the bus is not possible, you must:

Ask only older students to leave the bus

Have students stand outside next to the bus

Keep everyone seated and wait in the bus

Evacuate passengers to a safe location

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Severe bleeding, if not controlled, may quickly result in:

Drowsiness only

Mild discomfort

Hunger and thirst

Shock or death

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If the bus is positioned across both lanes of traffic on a blind curve, you should recognize there is:

Only minor inconvenience for traffic

A definite possibility of a further collision

No need to worry if the lights are on

No risk as long as speed is low

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When should you begin first aid treatment?

Only if a parent is present

Immediately, even if the scene is still dangerous

Only after the safety of everyone is assured

Only after police arrive

Your score is

This section evaluates a driver’s ability to respond effectively in emergencies. Drivers must know how to secure the scene, assess injuries, and contact emergency services quickly. They are tested on proper evacuation procedures to ensure student safety, such as using emergency exits and maintaining order. The section also covers communicating with authorities and parents, as well as post-incident reporting. Mastery of these procedures is essential, as quick and calm actions can save lives and minimize injuries in school bus collisions or emergencies.