Series 4-2a: Evacuation of the Bus

The “Evacuation of the Bus” section in the Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test focuses on a driver’s ability to safely and efficiently evacuate students in emergencies.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 4-2a: Evacuation of the Bus 1

1 / 30

“Danger of fire” includes which of the following?

Smelling food cooking at a nearby house

Driving past a fire at normal highway speed

Being near an existing fire and unable to move the bus

Passing a fire truck going the other way

2 / 30

What minimum distance from the bus should evacuated passengers be moved to a safe point?

35 metres

100 metres

5 metres

10 metres

3 / 30

When evacuating due to fire, passengers should move:

To the middle of the road

Only 5 metres from the bus

At least 35 metres away in the safest direction

Directly into the nearest building

4 / 30

During evacuation drills, passengers should:

Carry their heaviest items off first

Not take lunch boxes, books, etc., with them

Throw items out the windows

Take all personal items with them

5 / 30

Which stopped position should be considered sufficient reason for evacuation?

Just over a hill where oncoming traffic cannot see the bus

In a wide, clearly visible shoulder

In a clearly marked bus bay

In a school loading zone

6 / 30

Why is emergency equipment often placed outside the evacuation door?

So students can play with it

To block the exit

To decorate the evacuation area

So the operator can access it quickly

7 / 30

Who should explain evacuation procedures to passengers?

Other students

The mechanic

Police officers only

The bus operator

8 / 30

A bus that has come to rest near a body of water where it could move into the water should be:

Kept occupied until a mechanic arrives

Driven forward a bit more

Evacuated

Kept running with everyone seated

9 / 30

How many standard evacuation methods are there for school buses?

Two

Five

Three

Four

10 / 30

When deciding whether to evacuate after a collision or breakdown, the operator must:

Automatically evacuate in all cases

Wait for police before deciding

Determine immediately whether it is safer to remain or evacuate

Ask students to vote on what to do

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The third standard evacuation method is:

Everyone exits left-side windows

Only students with helpers exit at all

Everyone exits right-side windows

Front half exits through the front door and rear half exits through the rear door

12 / 30

A key safety duty of helpers/leaders is to:

Enforce school academic rules

Provide extra help for small passengers and those with disabilities

Decide who can ride the bus

Collect bus fees

13 / 30

For passengers to complete an evacuation properly, it is:

Unrealistic to expect success without practice

Best not to practice to avoid scaring them

Only necessary to practice once ever

Enough to post written instructions only

14 / 30

Normally, emergency equipment in a real emergency should be:

Left in the driver’s compartment

Thrown away after use

Kept hidden from students

Placed outside the door being used for evacuation

15 / 30

In most emergencies, where is usually the safest place for passengers?

Immediately running away in all directions

Remaining in the bus

Standing in the roadway

Climbing onto the roof

16 / 30

Helpers and leaders should be able to:

Inspect student bus passes

Summon help and set out emergency devices

Schedule maintenance appointments

Decide the bus route each day

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The main objective in any evacuation is to get passengers off the bus:

One at a time, no matter how long it takes

As fast as possible with no concern for order

Safely, in the shortest time possible, and in an orderly fashion

Only with their belongings

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Why should older, responsible passengers be selected and instructed?

To replace the driver regularly

To collect fares

To assist with drills and know what to do if the operator is incapacitated

To discipline other students

19 / 30

Emergency windows on buses should be used:

Only by the bus operator

Only if standard exits are impossible to use

As the first option in all evacuations

Only for drills, never in real emergencies

20 / 30

In an evacuation, passengers should be evacuated starting with those:

With the largest school bags

Nearest the door they will be going through

Seated in the middle of the bus

In the back, regardless of exit used

21 / 30

Before an evacuation drill begins, the operator must:

Leave engine idling for power

Leave transmission in drive for quick departure

Release the parking brake

Set parking brake, turn ignition off, remove keys, and set transmission in proper gear

22 / 30

Which of the following is an example of “unsafe bus position” requiring evacuation?

Bus stopped legally at a red light

Bus stopped in a school driveway

Bus parked in a designated bus loop

Bus stopped in the path of a train

23 / 30

During evacuation drills, operators should:

Stay in the bus

Stand far away and observe

Sit in a separate vehicle

Leave to allow students to manage alone

24 / 30

One standard evacuation method is:

Everyone jumps out the side windows

Students exit only through roof hatches

Everyone exits through the front entrance door

Only older students exit the rear emergency door

25 / 30

Another standard evacuation method is:

Everyone exits through the roof hatch

Everyone exits from emergency windows only

Everyone exits through the driver’s window

Everyone exits through the rear emergency door

26 / 30

You must evacuate if the bus stops:

In a school parking lot

Immediately adjacent to any railroad tracks

At a normal bus stop

At a gas station with no other hazard

27 / 30

Who must approve and supervise all evacuation drills?

School personnel

Local media

Only the students

Parents only

28 / 30

Which of the following is a situation that requires immediate evacuation of the bus?

Light rain

Late arrival at school

Minor seat damage

Fire

29 / 30

Where should evacuation drills for school buses be held?

On school property

On the regular bus route

In an off-site parking lot without permission

On a busy highway

30 / 30

Helpers and leaders should know how to:

Drive the bus at highway speed

Check tire air pressure daily

Perform mechanical repairs on the engine

Turn off the ignition switch and set the parking brake

Your score is

Drivers must understand when an evacuation is necessary, such as in the event of fire, hazardous materials, or unsafe locations. The test covers organizing students, choosing the safest exits, and leading them to a secure area away from the bus. It also assesses students’ knowledge of special procedures for students with disabilities and their ability to maintain order throughout the process. Mastery of bus evacuation ensures that drivers can protect students and prevent injuries during critical situations.