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

The person is wearing a school uniform

The person is responsible and will not endanger themselves or others

The person is a passenger’s parent

The person is the oldest student on the bus

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

Move everyone to one central spot before treating

Have everyone stand up to be assessed

Carry all injured to the bus before treating

Treat a person where they are found

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Who can you have set out emergency warning devices?

Yourself or a responsible passenger

Only another bus driver

Any student, regardless of behavior

Only a police officer

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

Hunger and thirst

Shock or death

Drowsiness only

Mild discomfort

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When should you begin first aid treatment?

Only after police arrive

Only after the safety of everyone is assured

Immediately, even if the scene is still dangerous

Only if a parent is present

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

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

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

Treat the loudest victims first

Wait for professional help before treating anyone

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If moving the bus is not possible, you must:

Ask only older students to leave the bus

Evacuate passengers to a safe location

Keep everyone seated and wait in the bus

Have students stand outside next to the bus

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

Not move the school bus until directed by a police officer

Always drive the bus back to the depot

Let students decide if the bus should be moved

Immediately move the bus, no matter what

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

A cracked windshield

A fuel leak or being near flammable material

A flat tire on a dry road

A broken side mirror

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

Remove everyone from its danger

Put out the fire alone before doing anything else

Open all windows and continue driving

Search for the source of the fire before moving anyone

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Shock can result even when:

The person is uninjured and calm

The person is fully aware and not distressed

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

There is no bleeding or visible injury at all

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

Whenever traffic is delayed

When you are close to the end of your route

Whenever there is minor damage only

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

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

Open all windows and doors

Turn off hazard lights to conserve power

Call each student’s parent

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

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Part of properly securing the bus includes:

Turning the steering wheel fully to one side

Leaving the bus in neutral with the engine running

Applying only the service brake

Setting the park brake and selecting the appropriate gear

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

Wait for instructions from students

Leave it where it is until a tow truck arrives

Move the bus off the road if possible

Turn off all lights to avoid confusion

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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 nearest parking lot, regardless of access

Directly behind another vehicle

The extreme right of the road or shoulder

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

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

Weather, bus cleanliness, student attendance

Police response time, media presence, bystander count

Road conditions, route schedule, fuel level

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

Turn off all lights

Sound the horn continuously

Turn on interior lights and drive away

Activate the hazard lights

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

No need to worry if the lights are on

A definite possibility of a further collision

No risk as long as speed is low

Only minor inconvenience for traffic

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To handle multiple injuries at once, you should:

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

Work entirely alone to avoid confusion

Refuse help from uninjured bystanders

Only allow adults to help, never students

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

Call the maintenance department

Inspect the bus for damage

Collect personal items left on the bus

Remove people from further danger

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Your first concern in any collision situation must be to:

Take pictures of the damage

Call your supervisor

Remove passengers from the threat of further danger

Move your personal belongings to safety

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

Within one hour

Within thirty minutes

Within two minutes

Within ten minutes

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

Broken bones, bruises, minor cuts

Scratches, nosebleeds, fatigue

Sprains, headaches, nausea

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

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

Wear the seat belt properly adjusted

Keep the windows partially open

Keep a flashlight on the dashboard

Drive with the interior lights on

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.