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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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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Helpers must not:

Stand near the exit

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

Touch the passenger at all

Speak to the passenger

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During any evacuation, passengers should:

Carry all backpacks and lunch kits

Hand belongings to the helpers first

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

On the roof

In the aisle halfway down the bus

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

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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 command should be given for a rear door evacuation drill?

“Everyone run to the front door”

“Normal stop, rear exit optional”

“Practice only, ignore the rear door”

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

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

Leader #2

The youngest student

The operator

Helper #1

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

One leg off the floor and arms folded

Both feet together and arms above head

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

Legs straight and locked

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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

Open all emergency windows

Exit through the rear door

Move everyone to the front

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

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

The person who collects belongings

The person who stays inside to count seats

The person who drives the bus

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

Open all windows immediately

Ask students to choose exits

Turn on the radio

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

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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”

“Stop to pick up your things”

“Walk, don’t run”

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In a split evacuation, what must be considered first?

Collecting all belongings

Keeping the bus clean

Safety of the passengers

Speed alone

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

Outside at the front of the bus

Away from the bus

In the driver’s seat only

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

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

Only one side of the bus

The back seats only

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

The middle seats first

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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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Why should assistants report back after completing a task?

To receive payment

To get permission to leave the scene

To practice public speaking

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

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

Driving the bus forward

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

Turning off the engine

Counting all students on the bus

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

Send all students in different directions

Leave the bus unattended to find help

Send two responsible passengers to seek help

Wait without acting until someone arrives

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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

Whispered so others don’t hear

Given once with no confirmation

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

About the width of a seat

Ten metres

One metre

No distance; they stand together

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

“Rear door only, now”

“Normal stop, exit as you wish”

“Emergency drill, remain seated, front door evacuation”

“Everyone run, front and back doors”

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

Split evacuation

Front door only evacuation

Window evacuation

Rear door only evacuation

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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

Open the rear door only

Leave the bus and give no instructions

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

Only the youngest passengers

Only injured passengers

Only those with belongings

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

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

Ignore bystanders completely

Take charge calmly and use bystanders to help with specific tasks

Ask bystanders to leave immediately

Allow bystanders to do whatever they wish

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How do helpers assist passengers exiting the rear door?

By pushing passengers from behind

By standing back with no contact

By pulling them hard from the bus

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

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What is a split evacuation?

Passengers leave only from the rear

Passengers exit only through windows

Passengers leave only from the front

Passengers use both front and rear doors to leave the bus

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

Only older students supervising

Police at every drill

No adults present

Assistance of school staff

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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”

Whenever they feel ready

Only when pushed

Only after jumping first

Your score is

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.