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

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

2 / 30

What is the main cause of skids?

Driver error

Road conditions

Bad tires

Weather conditions

3 / 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

Only if you're tired

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

4 / 30

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

Towards the side with the blowout

The opposite side of the blowout

There will not be any pull

Straight ahead

5 / 30

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

Yes, provided you lean back in your seat

You must turn your head to check the mirrors properly

Yes it is possible

Yes, once you gain more experience

6 / 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

Narrow roads

Road construction

Foggy conditions

7 / 30

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

3 seconds

6 seconds

2 seconds

4 seconds

8 / 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 sideswipe

The cut-off

9 / 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

Vehicles turning right normally cause less delay than those turning left

None of the above

10 / 30

What is considered a mystery crash?

None of the above

When none of the drivers explains what happened

When police have no vehicles that remain on the scene

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

11 / 30

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

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

Sound the horn a few time as you complete the turn

Go through the intersection and make three right turns instead

Go straight and then turn left at the next street

12 / 30

What is not considered a sight distance limitation?

Curves

Valley's

Narrow roads

Hills

13 / 30

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

Not to get into one

Steer extremely quick

Stare into the space you want to go

Brake

14 / 30

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

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

There is no signal indicator on

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

15 / 30

What is the main advantage of ABS brakes?

None of the above

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

It allows you to pump the brake a lot easier

You can stop quicker than conventional braking

16 / 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?

In parking lots only

Yes it is

No, it is not

Only on major roads

17 / 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

You can't

When you followed the traffic ahead of you into the turn

18 / 30

When dealing with parked vehicles, which statement is false?

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

Occupants of parked vehicles may open their doors without looking first

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

19 / 30

What is referred to as 'commentary driving' ?

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

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

20 / 30

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

Stop the vehicle

Put on hazard lights

Ride off the road to the right

Sound the horn

21 / 30

When approaching an intersection, where do you look first?

Left

It doesn't matter as long as you look

Ahead

Right

22 / 30

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

Put on hazard lights to warn other traffic

Slow down to ensure a safe following distance

Maintain speed so as not to slow down traffic behind

Tap the horn

23 / 30

To avoid hitting an animal, when should you swerve?

Only when the bus is empty

On a 4-lane highway

Once you have reduced speed

Never swerve

24 / 30

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

Speed up

Encourage them to pass

Slow down to see if they can pass you

Increase the size of your following distance

25 / 30

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

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

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

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

26 / 30

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

2.5 metres

1.5 metres

2 metres

1 metre

27 / 30

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

It means a sensor is faulty

It requires the on-board computer to be adjusted

The sensor has come loose

Yes, it is normal

28 / 30

What does threshold braking mean?

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

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

None of the above

29 / 30

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

None of the above

To the right of the shoulder

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

The curb lane in any urban area

30 / 30

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

Intersections

Driving through parking lots

While parked

Anywhere

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