Series 4-2b: Evacuation of the Bus

The part titled “Evacuation of the Bus” in the Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test emphasizes a driver’s capability to safely and effectively evacuate students during emergencies.

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

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Why should assistants report back after completing a task?

To get permission to leave the scene

To practice public speaking

To receive payment

To avoid assumptions that tasks have been done when they haven’t

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In a front door evacuation, the operator controls the order of evacuation by having passengers start from:

The front of the bus, alternating seats from side to side

The middle seats first

Only one side of the bus

The back seats only

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At a collision scene with bystanders, what should the operator do?

Ask bystanders to leave immediately

Allow bystanders to do whatever they wish

Ignore bystanders completely

Take charge calmly and use bystanders to help with specific tasks

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In a rear door evacuation, who is Leader #3?

The person who drives the bus

The person who takes passengers to a safe area at least 35 metres from the bus

The person who stays inside to count seats

The person who collects belongings

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If there are no other adults at the scene, what should the operator do?

Leave the bus unattended to find help

Wait without acting until someone arrives

Send two responsible passengers to seek help

Send all students in different directions

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When organizing bystanders to help, directions should be:

Given once with no confirmation

Long and complicated

Whispered so others don’t hear

Brief, clear, and to the point, with the person repeating them back

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What command should be given for a rear door evacuation drill?

“Practice only, ignore the rear door”

“Remain seated, this is an emergency evacuation drill, rear door”

“Everyone run to the front door”

“Normal stop, rear exit optional”

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During any evacuation, passengers should:

Hand belongings to the helpers first

Carry all backpacks and lunch kits

Take only valuable items

Keep their hands free and not take anything out of the bus

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Where do Helpers #1 and #2 stand during a rear door evacuation?

In the front seats

In the aisle halfway down the bus

On the roof

On the ground at the back of the bus on either side of the open rear door

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For a rear door evacuation, the operator should first:

Stop the bus, set parking brake, turn off engine, and remove key

Exit through the rear door

Move everyone to the front

Open all emergency windows

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In a rear door evacuation, the first two people off the bus are:

The operator and the youngest student

Two random passengers

Helper #1 and Helper #2

Leader #3 and the operator

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What is the fastest method of getting everyone off the bus in an emergency?

Window evacuation

Front door only evacuation

Split evacuation

Rear door only evacuation

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How do helpers assist passengers exiting the rear door?

By pulling them hard from the bus

By pushing passengers from behind

By cupping the passenger’s elbow with one hand and gripping the wrist with the other

By standing back with no contact

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In an emergency with injuries, who should be evacuated first?

Only injured passengers

Only those with belongings

Passengers who are able to get off the bus on their own

Only the youngest passengers

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For kindergarten to grade four passengers in a rear door drill, it is recommended to have:

No adults present

Police at every drill

Only older students supervising

Assistance of school staff

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After stopping and securing the bus for a front door drill, the operator should:

Remain seated and whisper instructions

Stand, open the front door, face passengers, and get their attention

Leave the bus and give no instructions

Open the rear door only

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Helpers must not:

Pull the passenger from the bus or let go before the passenger has firm footing

Touch the passenger at all

Speak to the passenger

Stand near the exit

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In a split evacuation, what must be considered first?

Collecting all belongings

Keeping the bus clean

Speed alone

Safety of the passengers

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When should a passenger step off the rear of the bus in a rear door evacuation?

When the helpers say “NOW”

Only after jumping first

Only when pushed

Whenever they feel ready

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In the “skier stance” used in rear door evacuation, passengers should have:

Knees bent, one foot slightly forward, arms bent, body slightly bent at the waist

Legs straight and locked

Both feet together and arms above head

One leg off the floor and arms folded

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What command should the operator give for a front door evacuation drill?

“Emergency drill, remain seated, front door evacuation”

“Everyone run, front and back doors”

“Rear door only, now”

“Normal stop, exit as you wish”

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In a front door evacuation drill, the operator’s first step is to:

Ask students to choose exits

Stop the bus, set parking brake, turn off engine, and remove key

Open all windows immediately

Turn on the radio

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Which instruction should be repeatedly given to passengers during evacuation?

“Push to get out faster”

“Run as fast as you can”

“Stop to pick up your things”

“Walk, don’t run”

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After leaving the bus during evacuation, there must be at least what distance between each passenger?

Ten metres

About the width of a seat

No distance; they stand together

One metre

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In a front door evacuation, what is Leader #2 responsible for?

Turning off the engine

Counting all students on the bus

Taking passengers to a safe area at least 35 metres from the bus

Driving the bus forward

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In a front door evacuation, who is the first person off the bus?

Leader #2

The operator

Helper #1

The youngest student

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In a front door evacuation drill, who is the last person off the bus?

Leader #2

The youngest passenger

Helper #1

The operator

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During a rear door evacuation drill, where should the operator be positioned?

In the driver’s seat only

Outside at the front of the bus

At the back door, kneeling on the seat to assist and monitor

Away from the bus

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During evacuation, all passengers should be moved to a safe location at least:

15 metres from the bus

5 metres from the bus

35 metres from the bus

10 metres from the bus

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What is a split evacuation?

Passengers use both front and rear doors to leave the bus

Passengers leave only from the rear

Passengers leave only from the front

Passengers exit only through windows

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It is essential for drivers to recognize when an evacuation should take place, such as during a fire, the presence of hazardous materials, or in unsafe areas. The assessment includes arranging students, selecting the safest escape routes, and guiding them to a safe zone away from the bus. It also evaluates students’ understanding of specific protocols for individuals with disabilities and their ability to maintain order during the procedure. Proficiency in bus evacuation is crucial for drivers to safeguard students and prevent injuries in emergency situations.