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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When organizing bystanders to help, directions should be:

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

Long and complicated

Given once with no confirmation

Whispered so others don’t hear

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

Whenever they feel ready

Only after jumping first

Only when pushed

When the helpers say “NOW”

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

Two random passengers

Leader #3 and the operator

The operator and the youngest student

Helper #1 and Helper #2

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

Turning off the engine

Driving the bus forward

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

Counting all students on the bus

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

On the roof

In the front seats

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

In the aisle halfway down the bus

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

One metre

Ten metres

No distance; they stand together

About the width of a seat

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

Away from the bus

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

In the driver’s seat only

Outside at the front of the bus

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How do helpers assist passengers exiting the rear door?

By pushing passengers from behind

By pulling them hard from the bus

By standing back with no contact

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

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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

The back seats only

Only one side of the bus

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

The operator

The youngest passenger

Helper #1

Leader #2

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

The person who collects belongings

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 drives the bus

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During any evacuation, passengers should:

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

Hand belongings to the helpers first

Take only valuable items

Carry all backpacks and lunch kits

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Why should assistants report back after completing a task?

To practice public speaking

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

To receive payment

To get permission to leave the scene

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Helpers must not:

Stand near the exit

Speak to the passenger

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

Touch the passenger at all

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

Police at every drill

Only older students supervising

Assistance of school staff

No adults present

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

“Emergency drill, remain seated, front door evacuation”

“Normal stop, exit as you wish”

“Rear door only, now”

“Everyone run, front and back doors”

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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

Move everyone to the front

Open all emergency windows

Exit through the rear door

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

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

Ask students to choose exits

Open all windows immediately

Turn on the radio

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

Only the youngest passengers

Only those with belongings

Only injured passengers

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

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

Open the rear door only

Leave the bus and give no instructions

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

Remain seated and whisper instructions

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

Rear door only evacuation

Window evacuation

Front door only evacuation

Split evacuation

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

10 metres from the bus

5 metres from the bus

35 metres from the bus

15 metres from the bus

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

Send two responsible passengers to seek help

Wait without acting until someone arrives

Send all students in different directions

Leave the bus unattended to find help

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

The youngest student

The operator

Leader #2

Helper #1

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

Take charge calmly and use bystanders to help with specific tasks

Allow bystanders to do whatever they wish

Ignore bystanders completely

Ask bystanders to leave immediately

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In a split evacuation, what must be considered first?

Keeping the bus clean

Collecting all belongings

Speed alone

Safety of the passengers

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Which instruction should be repeatedly given to passengers during evacuation?

“Run as fast as you can”

“Push to get out faster”

“Walk, don’t run”

“Stop to pick up your things”

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What is a split evacuation?

Passengers leave only from the rear

Passengers exit only through windows

Passengers use both front and rear doors to leave the bus

Passengers leave only from the front

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

“Everyone run to the front door”

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

“Practice only, ignore the rear door”

“Normal stop, rear exit optional”

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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

One leg off the floor and arms folded

Both feet together and arms above head

Legs straight and locked

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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.