PEI School Bus Test 02

This practice test gives you an idea of what to expect on the exam and helps you identify areas where you might need to brush up on your knowledge. By studying and practicing, you can go into the official exam feeling prepared and confident. And when you pass your exam with flying colors, you’ll be able to start your career as a school bus driver with pride and satisfaction. Safety is paramount when transporting young passengers, so taking the time to prepare for your exam is a small but essential step in ensuring their well-being.

1 / 30

Are drivers allowed to tow another vehicle?

Only when instructed to do so by the authorities

Yes

Only small ones

2 / 30

If there is a discipline problem, when should you make the report?

Within one week of altercation

As soon as possible

While the students are still fighting

By the end of the month

3 / 30

Which statement is false?

Reward positive behaviours

Be extra patient on an afternoon run

Avoid moving the bus until all students are quiet

Use only appropriate language

4 / 30

A bus involved in an accident must never continue on their route without permission from whom?

The school

The district

The principal

The transportation supervisor

5 / 30

Which statement is false? Student management also involves...

Consequences if rules are not followed

Explain why rules must be followed

Discipline the student while everyone is on the bus as an example

Handle discipline fairly and consistently

6 / 30

The driver should evaluate which rows first?

Emergency exit rows first

Rear to front

Front to rear

It does not matter

7 / 30

When should you put a student off the bus when attempting to separate the participants?

If they threw punches

If they appear to be growing more violent

Never

If they struck you

8 / 30

During an emergency situation, would the students ever need to be evacuated?

It's against school policy

Yes

Not without communicating with parents first

9 / 30

Which students will require a greater amount of assistance from the driver?

Students who are part of the special education program

Students who have trouble listening

All of the above

Distracted students

10 / 30

Do all passengers need to be trained on emergency procedures?

Yes

The driver and passenger assistants only

Only the driver

11 / 30

Which statement is false? A driver must...

Be industrious

Be in good health

Maintain sober habits

Never smoke

12 / 30

Should drivers be made aware of any student's medical situation?

Yes

Only those with a medic-alert bracelet

Only if brought to their attention by parents

13 / 30

When would an evacuation be done through the rear?

When attempting to evacuate half the bus at a time

Never

When there is an emergency at the front

After the driver reverses into a parking space

14 / 30

Which statement is false? Should a driver become incapacitated while driving their route, the students should do the following...

Set the parking brake

Downshift

Contact help

Steer to safety if necessary

15 / 30

What happens if the driver feels unable to do the job for any reason?

They should contact each of the passengers

They should inform the board/district

They should contact other drives

None of these

16 / 30

When should the driver never consume alcohol or take any drug or medication which could impair the driver's driving ability?

Every day

On days when they are transporting students

After parking the bus after discharging their last student

All of the above

17 / 30

What should the driver do after the students have been evacuated?

Open the rear door

Check the bus from rear to front

Open all windows

All of the above

18 / 30

A driver shall not consume alcohol within how many hours before driving a school bus?

19 / 30

Should students be made aware of the location of emergency equipment?

Yes

Only the driver should know

The driver and passenger assistance should know

20 / 30

Under which circumstances should the driver allow students back onto the back during emergency situations?

When instructed to do so

To get their bags

To look for their friend

Never

21 / 30

During an emergency situation, what comes first?

Student safety

Parking the bus in a visible location

Radioing authorities

None of these

22 / 30

Students should be told by the driver to do what during an emergency evaluation?

Leave through the rear door first

Remain seated

None of these

Leave with the window seat first

23 / 30

What should you do if a fight should occur between students?

Ask other students for assistance

All of the above

Follow board/district policy when attempting to separate students

Pull the aggressor away from the other students

24 / 30

Good student management is based on...

Common sense

All of the above

The student

Guidelines from parents

25 / 30

After leaving the bus in an evacuation, what should the students do?

Move a safe distance from the bus

Stand and watch

Call their parents

Go back and get their bags

26 / 30

What is the major factor that affects the safety of passengers?

Weather and road conditions

The behaviour of the passengers

All of the above

The condition of the driver

27 / 30

Is it recommended to use a bus seating plan?

Only if you have a poor memory

If you're new to the route

Yes

28 / 30

Do drugs of concern to the driver also include over-the-counter medication?

Only when mixed with other drugs

Only when combined with alcohol

Yes

29 / 30

Which of the following is not part of student management?

Call the students by name

Get to know your student

Make sure you clearly explain the rules

Call the parents by first names

30 / 30

Which statement is false? Should a discipline problem of a serious nature occur, you should do the following...

Drop out of traffic, stop in a safe location, turn off engine

Call the parent of the offender as soon as possible

State specifically what behaviour you can't allow

Get out of your seat, face the offender

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