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

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

Within one week of altercation

While the students are still fighting

By the end of the month

As soon as possible

2 / 30

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

3 / 30

Which statement is false? A driver must...

Never smoke

Be industrious

Be in good health

Maintain sober habits

4 / 30

During an emergency situation, what comes first?

Radioing authorities

None of these

Student safety

Parking the bus in a visible location

5 / 30

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

Go back and get their bags

Move a safe distance from the bus

Stand and watch

Call their parents

6 / 30

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

Never

If they struck you

If they threw punches

If they appear to be growing more violent

7 / 30

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

Only if brought to their attention by parents

Only those with a medic-alert bracelet

Yes

8 / 30

The driver should evaluate which rows first?

Rear to front

It does not matter

Emergency exit rows first

Front to rear

9 / 30

Are drivers allowed to tow another vehicle?

Only small ones

Yes

Only when instructed to do so by the authorities

10 / 30

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

They should contact other drives

None of these

They should inform the board/district

They should contact each of the passengers

11 / 30

When would an evacuation be done through the rear?

Never

When attempting to evacuate half the bus at a time

After the driver reverses into a parking space

When there is an emergency at the front

12 / 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

13 / 30

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

Leave with the window seat first

Remain seated

None of these

Leave through the rear door first

14 / 30

Which of the following is not part of student management?

Get to know your student

Make sure you clearly explain the rules

Call the students by name

Call the parents by first names

15 / 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

16 / 30

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

All of the above

Open all windows

Open the rear door

Check the bus from rear to front

17 / 30

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

All of the above

Students who are part of the special education program

Distracted students

Students who have trouble listening

18 / 30

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

Yes

Only when mixed with other drugs

Only when combined with alcohol

19 / 30

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

The condition of the driver

All of the above

Weather and road conditions

The behaviour of the passengers

20 / 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

Get out of your seat, face the offender

Call the parent of the offender as soon as possible

State specifically what behaviour you can't allow

21 / 30

Is it recommended to use a bus seating plan?

If you're new to the route

Only if you have a poor memory

Yes

22 / 30

Good student management is based on...

The student

Common sense

Guidelines from parents

All of the above

23 / 30

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

The principal

The district

The school

The transportation supervisor

24 / 30

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

Yes

Not without communicating with parents first

It's against school policy

25 / 30

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

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

Explain why rules must be followed

Handle discipline fairly and consistently

Consequences if rules are not followed

26 / 30

Which statement is false?

Be extra patient on an afternoon run

Use only appropriate language

Avoid moving the bus until all students are quiet

Reward positive behaviours

27 / 30

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

The driver and passenger assistance should know

Yes

Only the driver should know

28 / 30

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

Every day

After parking the bus after discharging their last student

All of the above

On days when they are transporting students

29 / 30

Do all passengers need to be trained on emergency procedures?

The driver and passenger assistants only

Yes

Only the driver

30 / 30

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

Steer to safety if necessary

Downshift

Contact help

Set the parking brake

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