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

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

2 / 30

The driver should evaluate which rows first?

It does not matter

Front to rear

Rear to front

Emergency exit rows first

3 / 30

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

Distracted students

All of the above

Students who are part of the special education program

Students who have trouble listening

4 / 30

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

None of these

They should contact each of the passengers

They should inform the board/district

They should contact other drives

5 / 30

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

The condition of the driver

The behaviour of the passengers

Weather and road conditions

All of the above

6 / 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

7 / 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

8 / 30

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

9 / 30

Which of the following is not part of student management?

Get to know your student

Call the students by name

Make sure you clearly explain the rules

Call the parents by first names

10 / 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

11 / 30

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

If they threw punches

If they struck you

Never

If they appear to be growing more violent

12 / 30

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

Pull the aggressor away from the other students

Ask other students for assistance

Follow board/district policy when attempting to separate students

All of the above

13 / 30

Are drivers allowed to tow another vehicle?

Only small ones

Only when instructed to do so by the authorities

Yes

14 / 30

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

Call their parents

Stand and watch

Go back and get their bags

Move a safe distance from the bus

15 / 30

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

State specifically what behaviour you can't allow

Call the parent of the offender as soon as possible

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

Get out of your seat, face the offender

16 / 30

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

Leave through the rear door first

Leave with the window seat first

None of these

Remain seated

17 / 30

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

Yes

Only if brought to their attention by parents

Only those with a medic-alert bracelet

18 / 30

Which statement is false? A driver must...

Never smoke

Be in good health

Be industrious

Maintain sober habits

19 / 30

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

While the students are still fighting

By the end of the month

As soon as possible

Within one week of altercation

20 / 30

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

When instructed to do so

To look for their friend

To get their bags

Never

21 / 30

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

Contact help

Set the parking brake

Downshift

Steer to safety if necessary

22 / 30

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

Open all windows

All of the above

Check the bus from rear to front

Open the rear door

23 / 30

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

All of the above

On days when they are transporting students

Every day

After parking the bus after discharging their last student

24 / 30

Good student management is based on...

Common sense

All of the above

Guidelines from parents

The student

25 / 30

During an emergency situation, what comes first?

Radioing authorities

Parking the bus in a visible location

None of these

Student safety

26 / 30

Do all passengers need to be trained on emergency procedures?

The driver and passenger assistants only

Only the driver

Yes

27 / 30

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

Explain why rules must be followed

Consequences if rules are not followed

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

Handle discipline fairly and consistently

28 / 30

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

The transportation supervisor

The school

The principal

The district

29 / 30

When would an evacuation be done through the rear?

When there is an emergency at the front

After the driver reverses into a parking space

When attempting to evacuate half the bus at a time

Never

30 / 30

Which statement is false?

Reward positive behaviours

Be extra patient on an afternoon run

Use only appropriate language

Avoid moving the bus until all students are quiet

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