Manitoba School Bus Driver Test 04

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1 / 30

The driver of a school bus shall report to whom any misconduct of pupils while entering, leaving, or being conveyed in a school bus under that driver's charge?

The principal

The school board

The parents

Their supervisor

2 / 30

Which statement is false? No driver of a school bus shall...

Leave the school bus without setting the emergency brake

Tow another vehicle, or permit the school bus to be towed, while pupils are on board

Operate a school bus contrary to The Highway Traffic Act and this regulation

Refuel the school bus unless the pupils are seated

3 / 30

Which statement is false? Braking to a stop may be the best evasive action to avoid the obstruction but will depend on...

Speed

How far away the object is

Road surface conditions

The brake system used

4 / 30

If your bus is involved in an accident, what is not done?

While at the accident scene, do not keep any of the students on the bus unless instructed to do so by school administrators, or medical aid is required

Check for injured students, and if necessary, administer first aid

After an accident, set the park brake, place the transmission in park or neutral, and turn off the ignition

Protect the scene

5 / 30

When should the split door evacuation be used?

When there is a need to evacuate students as quickly as possible

None of the above

When there is just too many passengers on the bus

To practice this drill

6 / 30

A vehicle that is registered as a school bus shall not be used for those other purposes during any period in which the vehicle is used as a school bus unless...

There are signs posted stating as such

Unless all marks showing or indicating that it is a school bus are concealed

It is used after hours

None of the above

7 / 30

What is not a step to prepare your bus for winter driving conditions?

Add extra weight at the rear of the bus for traction

Be sure the thermopane side windows are free from moisture or frost between the glass panes

Keep your fuel tank as full as possible when the temperature is below freezing

Keep the windshield washer fluid tank filled

8 / 30

Who is allowed to inspect any school bus being operated under the authority of that school board?

The principal

A person designated by a school board

The driver

The owner

9 / 30

What is an indication that the ABS brake system is activated?

A loud buzzer

Nothing

A dashboard warning light

A pulsation

10 / 30

Each school bus used to transport pupils in wheelchairs shall be equipped with what?

A securely fastened wheelchair retaining device for each wheelchair

Bag holders

Safety brakes for each wheelchair

None of the above

11 / 30

Which statement is false? Other than pupils, who else should participate in school bus evacuation drills to learn proper procedures?

Custodians

Teachers

Chaperones

Parents

12 / 30

On a non-divided roadway/highway during an emergency, place the second triangle how far in front of the bus?

50 metres

15 metres

30 metres

25 metres

13 / 30

An inspection certificate must be signed by whom?

The school board

A driver who holds a certificate under The Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act

A qualified repair mechanic who holds a certificate under The Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act

The principal

14 / 30

No driver of a school bus shall back the school bus on school grounds unless they have permission and supervision from...

The school board

The principal of the school

None of the above

The vehicle owner

15 / 30

Which statement is false? Evasive actions include...

Modulated braking

Hard braking if your bus may be hit from the side or behind

Quick manoeuvring, with or without brakes

Leaving the paved portion of the road, with or without roadside hazards present

16 / 30

Which statement is false? Who may require any person who operates a school bus to pass an examination as provided under subsection 31(6) of The Highway Traffic Act?

Safety patrol officers

A person designated by the minister

The minister

A school board

17 / 30

The driver shall use only the front door of the school bus for the purpose of picking up and discharging pupils unless...

Instructed by the principal

It's an emergency

It's more convenient

Instructed by the school board

18 / 30

On a non-divided roadway/highway during an emergency, place the first triangle how far in front of the bus?

1 metre

5 metres

10 metres

3 metres

19 / 30

Which statement is false? The driver of a school bus shall...

Immediately report any accident arising out of the operation of the school bus to the principal

Determine the safe condition of the school bus by daily inspection and immediately report any defect to the school board

Operate the school bus over such routes, and on the days and times as required by the school board

Make such reports, and complete such records and forms as are required by the school board

20 / 30

If the ABS warning light comes on while driving, what should you do?

Report to school bus service personnel immediately

Nothing

Put on hazard lights

Downshift and look for a place to avoid to

21 / 30

Who prepares a plan for loading and unloading the school bus?

The teachers

The driver

The school board

The principal

22 / 30

During a school bus evacuation, why should the driver be the last person out of the bus?

To ensure all of the lights have been turned off

To oversee evacuation procedures

To ensure the vehicle engine has been turned off

To clean the bus

23 / 30

On a divided roadway/highway, which side should the triangles be placed?

Rear

It doesn't matter

Left side

Front

24 / 30

If the headlights fail, what should you not do?

Activate hazard-warning lamps

Take advantage of every source of light available

Turn on the interior lights to help see

Brake slowly, steer out of the traffic lane, and stop

25 / 30

If you experience a tire blow out, what should you not do?

Grip the steering wheel firmly

Apply the brakes slowly to prevent lock-up

Steer your vehicle straight down the centre of your lane

Accelerate to help keep the vehicle level on the other wheels

26 / 30

If the skid is caused by over-acceleration, what should you do?

Steer quickly in the opposite direction

Remove pressure from the accelerator smoothly

Quickly and firmly apply the brakes

Check your mirrors

27 / 30

Evacuations should be with "deliberate speed" with a time interval of how many seconds per passenger to be proven most efficient?

1 to 1 ½ seconds

2 to 2 ½ seconds

3 to 4 seconds

3 to 3 ½ seconds

28 / 30

How often should the school bus evacuation drill occur?

Twice a year

Four times a year

Three times a year

Once a year

29 / 30

During a skid, when the rear end of the vehicle swings out to the left or right, what is this called?

Fishtail

Understeer

Lobster tail

Chopper

30 / 30

Which statement is false? You step on the brake pedal to slow down or stop, and the pedal sinks slowly to the floor, what should you do?

Put gear selector into park

Pump the brakes

Gradually apply the park brake to bring the bus to a complete stop

Select a clear path for leaving the stream of traffic

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