Series 5-28: Ramps

The Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test emphasizes the importance of safely using ramps when transporting students in wheelchairs.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 5-28: Ramps

1 / 10

After reaching the bottom of a ramp, what should you do to protect the footrests?

Tilt the chair onto two wheels and spin

Lift the passenger’s feet off the footrests

Use the procedure for going over bumps to avoid scraping

Push forward quickly to clear the ramp

2 / 10

How should your legs be positioned when backing a wheelchair down a ramp?

Keep both legs together and walk straight back

Bend both knees deeply and squat

Place one leg behind the other and step backwards with the front leg

Stand with feet wide apart and sidestep

3 / 10

What should you check before going down a ramp with the passenger facing downhill?

That the front casters are locked

That the handgrips are secure on the chair

That the footrests are removed

That the passenger can walk if needed

4 / 10

When bracing the wheelchair while going down a ramp backwards, where should you brace it?

Against your ankle

Against the thigh of one leg

Against your hip

Against the knee of one leg

5 / 10

When going up a ramp, how should the wheelchair be kept?

Balanced only on the front casters

Leaning slightly to one side

Tilted back onto the rear wheels

Upright on all four wheels

6 / 10

Under what conditions might you go down a ramp with the passenger facing downhill?

When the grade is gentle, the surface is not slippery or slatted, and the weather is clear and dry

Only when the passenger insists on facing forward

Whenever the ramp is steep and wet

Only indoors, regardless of slope or surface

7 / 10

While backing down a ramp, what should you do to watch for hazards?

Look straight ahead and rely on feel

Close your eyes to concentrate on balance

Look over your shoulder to check for obstacles or slippery areas

Look down only at your feet

8 / 10

When going down a steep or slippery ramp, what is the recommended way to position the wheelchair?

Have the passenger walk and carry the chair

Tilt the chair onto the rear wheels and spin

Keep the chair facing forward and go down slowly

Turn the chair backwards and go down in reverse

9 / 10

Before going down a ramp backwards, how should the rear wheels be aligned at the top?

Parallel to the side edge of the ramp

Angled slightly to the left to avoid slipping

At a 90-degree angle to the top so you go straight down

At a 45-degree angle so you can turn if needed

10 / 10

What should you do when approaching the base of a ramp while going up, to protect the footrests?

Push faster to jump the base

Use the ‘bump’ procedure to prevent the footrests from hitting the base

Ask the passenger to lift their feet off the footrests

Turn the chair around and go up backwards

Your score is

Operators must understand proper ramp procedures to ensure a smooth, secure journey. When ascending a ramp, push the wheelchair forward with steady, controlled movements, maintaining a firm grip and clear communication with the passenger. When descending, operators should move backward down the ramp, carefully guiding the wheelchair to prevent sudden movements or loss of control. Always confirm that the passenger is secure and the path is clear. Mastery of ramp procedures ensures safety, comfort, and professionalism in student transportation services.