Alberta School Bus Driver Test 05

When it comes to passing the official exam with flying colors, it requires more than just memorizing the material. It demands a firm grasp of the concepts and the ability to apply them in real-life situations. Through diligent study and practice, drivers can achieve a deep understanding of the rules and procedures that govern safe and effective school bus operations.

Alberta School Bus Test 05

1 / 30

Is there any times that you should increase your following distance?

Not really, provided you have good brakes

Only if the vehicle is more than 10 years of age

Yes, when you feel it may take longer to stop your vehicle

Only if you're tired

2 / 30

If you're faced with a tailgater, what is not something you should do to compensate for this?

Encourage them to pass

Speed up

Slow down to see if they can pass you

Increase the size of your following distance

3 / 30

What is the main cause of skids?

Bad tires

Driver error

Road conditions

Weather conditions

4 / 30

What can you do if the passing vehicle cuts in too quickly after the pass?

Tap the horn

Slow down to ensure a safe following distance

Put on hazard lights to warn other traffic

Maintain speed so as not to slow down traffic behind

5 / 30

What is not a condition that you need to adjust because of maneuvering limitations?

Narrow roads

Foggy conditions

Road construction

gravel or dirt surfaces that have been rutted by the wheels of other vehicles

6 / 30

To avoid hitting an animal, when should you swerve?

Once you have reduced speed

Never swerve

On a 4-lane highway

Only when the bus is empty

7 / 30

What does threshold braking mean?

Going on and off the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a controlled stop

None of the above

Applying brake pressure right up to the point of almost locking the wheels, backing off enough to prevent the skid, then constantly adjusting throughout the stop

Apply the pressure 100% to cause a lock-up, then easing off the pedal slightly

8 / 30

When approaching an intersection, where do you look first?

Ahead

Left

It doesn't matter as long as you look

Right

9 / 30

If an oncoming vehicle has drifted into your lane, what is the last 'out' you have?

Ride off the road to the right

Sound the horn

Put on hazard lights

Stop the vehicle

10 / 30

What is not considered a sight distance limitation?

Curves

Valley's

Hills

Narrow roads

11 / 30

Where do roughly one-half of all two-vehicle collisions occur?

Driving through parking lots

While parked

Anywhere

Intersections

12 / 30

If one of your front tires blows, which direction will the bus pull toward?

There will not be any pull

The opposite side of the blowout

Straight ahead

Towards the side with the blowout

13 / 30

During a rear wheel skid, the back of the vehicle moves back and forth from right to left, what is this referred to as?

A fishtail

A lobster tail

A clock

A pendulum

14 / 30

Is it possible to have your mirrors set up that you just need to move your eyes and not your head?

Yes, once you gain more experience

You must turn your head to check the mirrors properly

Yes, provided you lean back in your seat

Yes it is possible

15 / 30

If it appears to be unsafe to make a left turn because of poor visibility at the intersection, what should you do?

Go straight and then turn left at the next street

Sound the horn a few time as you complete the turn

Wait until the light changes to red and go through with caution

Go through the intersection and make three right turns instead

16 / 30

According to the Traffic Safety Act, what is referred to as the 'parking lane'?

The curb lane in any urban area

None of the above

To the right of the shoulder

The shoulder of a provincial highway to the right of the solid white line

17 / 30

Which statement is false? When being passed by multiple vehicles, there is the potential here for three types of collisions...

Being run off the road

The rear crash

The cut-off

The sideswipe

18 / 30

What's the minimum space you should leave between the bus and parked vehicles?

2.5 metres

1.5 metres

1 metre

2 metres

19 / 30

When dealing with parked vehicles, which statement is false?

Since drivers signal to leave a parked position, have quick glances at all parked vehicles

Occupants of parked vehicles may open their doors without looking first

The space between parked vehicles through which pedestrians and animals may suddenly dart into the street

The parked vehicle may suddenly pull out into your path without warning

20 / 30

Which is not a clue from a parked vehicle of impending entry into the lane of traffic?

There is no signal indicator on

Back-up and brake lights may indicate that a parked vehicle is preparing to enter traffic

Front wheels pointing toward traffic may indicate the vehicle is ready to leave the space or manoeuvring in preparation to leave

A person behind the steering wheel may indicate a vehicle ready to leave a parking space

21 / 30

When turning left at traffic lights, when are you allowed to complete the turn on a red light?

When you followed the traffic ahead of you into the turn

When your speed did not allow you enough time to stop

When you entered the intersection legally on the green

You can't

22 / 30

When ABS brakes pulsate, rattle, or they make noise when they are engaged, is this normal?

It requires the on-board computer to be adjusted

It means a sensor is faulty

The sensor has come loose

Yes, it is normal

23 / 30

In urban areas, why does the right lane generally move quicker than the left lane?

Most drivers prefer the left lane because of potholes in the right lane

Vehicles turning right normally cause less delay than those turning left

None of the above

Traffic in the left lane moves slower than traffic in the right lane

24 / 30

Is it illegal to pass a vehicle that has stopped to allow a pedestrian within a crosswalk (marked or unmarked) to cross the road?

Yes it is

Only on major roads

No, it is not

In parking lots only

25 / 30

What is the main advantage of ABS brakes?

None of the above

It allows you to pump the brake a lot easier

You can stop quicker than conventional braking

You can steer around whatever it is you are trying to miss

26 / 30

What is referred to as 'commentary driving' ?

A technique where the driver verbalizes the mistakes all the other drivers are doing

A technique where the driver verbalizes the road conditions ahead of them

A technique where the driver verbalizes their main observations and interpretations of the events developing around and ahead of their vehicle

None of the above

27 / 30

What is considered a mystery crash?

When none of the drivers explains what happened

When police have no vehicles that remain on the scene

None of the above

A collision that is difficult for police authorities to determine a cause

28 / 30

What is the best way that experts say to control a skid?

Steer extremely quick

Not to get into one

Stare into the space you want to go

Brake

29 / 30

Which statement is false? Commentary driving is extremely useful when practiced because...

It creates an awareness of the vast number of things a driver should be watching for and thinking about

It helps to keep the passengers alert and awake

It assists in the development of good visual skills and helps the driver resist common distractions

If done aloud with an instructor, it helps the instructor evaluate progress and instructor effectiveness

30 / 30

For larger vehicles, such as school buses, what should the minimum safe following distance be when following another vehicle

6 seconds

3 seconds

4 seconds

2 seconds

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