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

When dealing with parked vehicles, which statement is false?

Occupants of parked vehicles may open their doors without looking first

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

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

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

2 / 30

What does threshold braking mean?

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

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

3 / 30

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

When your speed did not allow you enough time to stop

When you entered the intersection legally on the green

When you followed the traffic ahead of you into the turn

You can't

4 / 30

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

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

Foggy conditions

Narrow roads

Road construction

5 / 30

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

Encourage them to pass

Slow down to see if they can pass you

Speed up

Increase the size of your following distance

6 / 30

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

Steer extremely quick

Stare into the space you want to go

Brake

Not to get into one

7 / 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

No, it is not

In parking lots only

Only on major roads

8 / 30

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

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

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

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

9 / 30

What is not considered a sight distance limitation?

Hills

Curves

Narrow roads

Valley's

10 / 30

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

6 seconds

3 seconds

2 seconds

4 seconds

11 / 30

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

1 metre

1.5 metres

2.5 metres

2 metres

12 / 30

To avoid hitting an animal, when should you swerve?

Never swerve

Once you have reduced speed

Only when the bus is empty

On a 4-lane highway

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 clock

A fishtail

A pendulum

A lobster tail

14 / 30

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

There will not be any pull

Straight ahead

Towards the side with the blowout

The opposite side of the blowout

15 / 30

What is considered a mystery crash?

None of the above

When police have no vehicles that remain on the scene

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

When none of the drivers explains what happened

16 / 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

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

None of the above

Vehicles turning right normally cause less delay than those turning left

17 / 30

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

Tap the horn

Put on hazard lights to warn other traffic

Maintain speed so as not to slow down traffic behind

Slow down to ensure a safe following distance

18 / 30

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

The curb lane in any urban area

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

To the right of the shoulder

None of the above

19 / 30

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

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

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

There is no signal indicator on

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

20 / 30

What is the main cause of skids?

Driver error

Road conditions

Weather conditions

Bad tires

21 / 30

When approaching an intersection, where do you look first?

Left

Ahead

Right

It doesn't matter as long as you look

22 / 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

Yes, provided you lean back in your seat

You must turn your head to check the mirrors properly

Yes it is possible

23 / 30

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

Not really, provided you have good brakes

Only if you're tired

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

Only if the vehicle is more than 10 years of age

24 / 30

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

The sensor has come loose

Yes, it is normal

It requires the on-board computer to be adjusted

It means a sensor is faulty

25 / 30

What is referred to as 'commentary driving' ?

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

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

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

26 / 30

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

Intersections

While parked

Driving through parking lots

Anywhere

27 / 30

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

Put on hazard lights

Sound the horn

Stop the vehicle

Ride off the road to the right

28 / 30

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

Sound the horn a few time as you complete the turn

Go through the intersection and make three right turns instead

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

Go straight and then turn left at the next street

29 / 30

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

The cut-off

The sideswipe

The rear crash

Being run off the road

30 / 30

What is the main advantage of ABS brakes?

It allows you to pump the brake a lot easier

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

None of the above

You can stop quicker than conventional braking

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