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

Sitting in the front seats

At the front service door

In the middle of the bus aisle

Outside the rear emergency door, one on each side

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Which exits should be practiced during emergency evacuation drills?

Only the rear emergency exit door

Only the front service door

Only emergency windows

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

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

The engine automatically shuts off

The mirrors become unusable

Tires lose traction with the road surface

The steering wheel locks in place

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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving?

Turn on high beams repeatedly

Immediately pull the parking brake

Turn off the ignition and coast to a stop

Press the dimmer switch and activate hazard-warning lamps

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

Place belongings in the aisle

Leave all belongings on the bus

Hold all belongings tightly

Pass belongings out the window

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

Turn off all lights to reduce glare

Immediately stop in your lane

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

Speed up to clear the area

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On a divided highway, how far from the rear of the bus is the third triangular reflector 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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Defensive driving helps avoid many emergencies. Which of the following is NOT listed as part of defensive driving?

A well-maintained vehicle

Good driving habits

Ignoring minor vehicle defects until inspections

Proper observation

10 / 30

Who should participate in school bus evacuation drills besides students?

Only principals

Only other bus drivers

Chaperones, parents, teachers, and principals

Only teachers

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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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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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Evasive action is best described as:

Using fundamental driving manoeuvres under conditions of stress

Relying on other drivers to avoid you

Always braking as hard as possible

Turning off the road at any sign of danger

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

Low beams and hazard-warning lamps

Parking lights only

High beams only

Interior lights to see better

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

3 metres in front of the bus

3 metres behind the bus

30 metres behind the bus

30 metres in front of the bus

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

Only when another bus has arrived

Immediately, regardless of conditions

Only if the location of the bus is unsafe

Only if the weather is warm

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Before participating in evacuation drills, students must:

Pass a written test on bus mechanics

Be instructed in school bus passenger safety and procedures

Obtain parental written permission

Watch a video but receive no instruction

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

Low fuel warning

Broken mirror

Dirty interior

Contact with power lines

19 / 30

In severe fog, the safest practice is to:

Follow closely behind the vehicle ahead

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

Continue at normal speed to maintain schedule

Turn off all exterior lights

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Where should school bus evacuation drills be conducted?

Anywhere the bus happens to be at the time

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

On busy streets to simulate real conditions

Only inside a school gym

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

Only once in the spring term

Only once in the fall term

Every month

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

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

Assign a student to be the last person off

Exit first to call emergency services

Stand outside and watch students evacuate

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

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

Wherever the bus first begins to slow

In the nearest driveway

In the middle of the lane

On the shoulder or as far to the right as possible

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

1 second per passenger

5 seconds per passenger

2 to 2½ seconds per passenger

10 seconds per passenger

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

Help passengers step down from the rear door

Take attendance on the bus

Operate the front service door only

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

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

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

In front of the bus on the roadway

On the road shoulder beside the bus

Directly behind the bus

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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

Students can help take corrective action

Traffic laws require automated responses

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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?

Reduce your speed by 10 km/h

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

Buckle your seat belt every time the bus is in operation

Keep both hands on the lower part of the steering wheel

30 / 30

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

Facing upward

Toward the shoulder of the road

Toward the bus

Toward oncoming traffic

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.