Unit F-1: Accident Prevention and Emergencies

The “Accident Prevention and Emergencies” section of the Manitoba School Bus Knowledge Test focuses on essential safety practices for drivers.

Manitoba School Bus Test - Unit F-1: Accident Prevention and Emergencies

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On a non-divided roadway, where should the first triangular reflector be placed?

30 metres in front of the bus

3 metres behind the bus

3 metres in front of the bus

30 metres behind the bus

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Which action should you take first if your windshield becomes suddenly obscured by heavy rain or snow?

Look out the left and right windows to maintain a sense of direction

Speed up to clear the area

Immediately stop in your lane

Turn off all lights to reduce glare

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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving?

Press the dimmer switch and activate hazard-warning lamps

Turn off the ignition and coast to a stop

Turn on high beams repeatedly

Immediately pull the parking brake

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Who should be contacted after a mechanical breakdown occurs?

Appropriate school division authorities with location and description of breakdown

The nearest gas station

A local towing company directly, without informing anyone else

Parents of students on the route

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Who should participate in school bus evacuation drills besides students?

Only other bus drivers

Only principals

Only teachers

Chaperones, parents, teachers, and principals

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What is the recommended time interval per passenger for an efficient evacuation?

2 to 2½ seconds per passenger

10 seconds per passenger

5 seconds per passenger

1 second per passenger

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Which of the following is listed as one of the seven emergency driving situations?

Dirty interior

Broken mirror

Low fuel warning

Contact with power lines

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During a skid, what happens that makes normal control of the bus more difficult?

The steering wheel locks in place

The engine automatically shuts off

Tires lose traction with the road surface

The mirrors become unusable

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Which exits should be practiced during emergency evacuation drills?

Only the rear emergency exit door

Only emergency windows

Only the front service door

Front service door, rear emergency exit door, and split door evacuation

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What is the driver’s role during a bus evacuation?

Exit first to call emergency services

Assign a student to be the last person off

Stay on the bus to oversee evacuation and be the last person out after all students exit

Stand outside and watch students evacuate

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Evasive action is best described as:

Using fundamental driving manoeuvres under conditions of stress

Always braking as hard as possible

Relying on other drivers to avoid you

Turning off the road at any sign of danger

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Where should school bus evacuation drills be conducted?

In restricted off-street areas such as bus loops or parking lots with restricted traffic

Only inside a school gym

On busy streets to simulate real conditions

Anywhere the bus happens to be at the time

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When a school bus must be evacuated for any reason, where should students assemble?

Directly behind the bus

In front of the bus on the roadway

On the road shoulder beside the bus

In a safe area at least 30 metres/100 feet from the bus

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What is the primary duty of pre-assigned “leaders” in an evacuation?

Operate the front service door only

Lead passengers to a safe point at least 30 metres/100 feet from the bus

Take attendance on the bus

Help passengers step down from the rear door

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In severe fog, the safest practice is to:

Follow closely behind the vehicle ahead

Turn off all exterior lights

Steer the bus off the road and park as far off the road surface as possible

Continue at normal speed to maintain schedule

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Response to emergency driving situations must become automatic primarily because:

The bus’s electronic systems will take over

There is limited time available for evasive action

Traffic laws require automated responses

Students can help take corrective action

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To ensure a safe exit during evacuation, what must passengers do with their belongings?

Leave all belongings on the bus

Pass belongings out the window

Place belongings in the aisle

Hold all belongings tightly

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In the event of a mechanical failure or breakdown, where should you stop the bus?

On the shoulder or as far to the right as possible

In the nearest driveway

In the middle of the lane

Wherever the bus first begins to slow

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Before participating in evacuation drills, students must:

Watch a video but receive no instruction

Obtain parental written permission

Be instructed in school bus passenger safety and procedures

Pass a written test on bus mechanics

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How often must school bus evacuation drills be held each school year?

At least once in the fall term and once in the spring term

Only once in the spring term

Only once in the fall term

Every month

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On a divided highway, how far from the rear of the bus is the third triangular reflector placed?

30 metres from the rear of the bus

3 metres from the rear of the bus

60 metres from the rear of the bus

100 metres from the rear of the bus

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In a fog patch that limits visibility, which lights should you use?

High beams only

Parking lights only

Low beams and hazard-warning lamps

Interior lights to see better

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After stopping for a mechanical breakdown, what should you do to warn other road users?

Flash headlights rapidly

Have students stand behind the bus

Place triangular reflectors on the roadway

Wave a flashlight out the window

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During a mechanical breakdown, when should students be taken off the bus?

Only if the location of the bus is unsafe

Only if the weather is warm

Only when another bus has arrived

Immediately, regardless of conditions

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Defensive driving helps avoid many emergencies. Which of the following is NOT listed as part of defensive driving?

A well-maintained vehicle

Proper observation

Good driving habits

Ignoring minor vehicle defects until inspections

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Where are triangular reflectors typically stored on a school bus?

In the engine compartment

In a container in the driver’s compartment or near the rear emergency door

In the luggage bays

Under the rear seats

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On a non-divided roadway, how far from the rear of the bus should the third triangular reflector be placed?

60 metres from the rear of the bus

3 metres from the rear of the bus

30 metres from the rear of the bus

100 metres from the rear of the bus

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How should the reflective side of the triangular reflectors be positioned?

Facing upward

Toward the bus

Toward the shoulder of the road

Toward oncoming traffic

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Which single action is described as most effective in an emergency to ensure you remain in control of the school bus?

Leave your seat belt off in case you need to exit quickly

Buckle your seat belt every time the bus is in operation

Reduce your speed by 10 km/h

Keep both hands on the lower part of the steering wheel

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Where should “helpers” be positioned during a rear emergency door evacuation?

Sitting in the front seats

Outside the rear emergency door, one on each side

In the middle of the bus aisle

At the front service door

Your score is

It tests understanding of defensive driving, hazard recognition, and emergency procedures. Drivers must know how to prevent accidents through proper observation, maintaining safe distances, and managing speed in various conditions. The section also reviews responses to emergencies, such as breakdowns, collisions, or fires. Drivers are expected to demonstrate knowledge of evacuation procedures, communication protocols, and first aid basics. Mastery of this section ensures drivers are well-prepared to protect students and respond effectively in unexpected situations, promoting safety on every route.