Series 3-23b: Collision Avoidance 2

The “Collision Avoidance” segment of the Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test assesses a driver’s understanding of safe driving techniques to prevent accidents.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 3-23b: Collision Avoidance 2

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When another vehicle is passing you and the pass appears safe, you should:

Move toward the center line

Speed up to shorten their time in the oncoming lane

Maintain or slightly reduce speed and keep a steady lane position

Brake suddenly to make room

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You should avoid passing if the vehicle ahead is:

Traveling exactly at the speed limit

Using hazard lights in clear weather

Larger than your vehicle

Signaling or indicating a left turn

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You must not pass a vehicle stopped at an intersection until:

The horn has been sounded

A minute has passed

You are sure it is not stopped for a pedestrian

The light turns red

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When moving back into your lane after passing, you should:

Cancel your signal before moving

Turn slightly toward the shoulder without signaling

Signal right, check mirrors and shoulder, and ensure sufficient room

Move right as soon as you see the vehicle in your mirror, regardless of distance

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It is never a good idea to:

Signal before turning

Change lanes in an intersection

Watch for pedestrians

Reduce your speed near an intersection

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When encountering animals on or near the road, you should:

Honk and speed up to clear the area

Assume they will stay off the road

Always swerve to avoid them, regardless of other traffic

Slow down, stay alert, and be prepared to stop or take safe evasive action

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A stale green light is one that:

Is flashing green for a special movement

Just turned green as you approach

Has been green for a while and may change soon

Is next to a red light

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After passing through an intersection, you should:

Turn off your signals regardless of your intentions

Check mirrors for changes in traffic patterns

Ignore traffic behind you

Immediately change lanes

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Before attempting to pass another vehicle, you should ask:

How fast can I accelerate?

Is this pass necessary, and is it worth the risk?

Will I surprise the other driver?

Is there a place to stop in the oncoming lane?

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You should not pass if the vehicle ahead is:

Using turn signals correctly

In a different lane from you

Passing children, cyclists, or animals

On a straight, clear highway

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When passing, you should:

Signal left, shoulder check, then move left when safe

Move left first, then decide about signaling

Signal only if traffic is heavy

Rely only on your mirrors, not shoulder checks

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When approaching an intersection, you should:

Rely on the sound of other vehicles

Look only straight ahead

Look left, then right, then left and right again before proceeding

Look only in your mirrors

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Passing must be done:

As fast as possible regardless of the limit

Without exceeding the posted speed limit

Only when following a fast vehicle

Only at night to avoid traffic

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A pedestrian signal changing to “wait” can indicate:

The green traffic light is about to change to yellow

The crosswalk is being closed permanently

There is no traffic in the intersection

It is safe to accelerate through the intersection

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Tailgating in preparation for a pass is dangerous because:

It increases your ability to see around the vehicle

It reduces your visibility and leaves little time if the lead vehicle slows

It saves fuel

It alerts the driver ahead to speed up

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When crossing intersections in urban areas, one key habit is to:

Take your foot off the accelerator and cover the brake as needed

Maintain constant speed through all intersections

Avoid mirror checks to reduce distractions

Watch only the traffic light

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A vehicle sitting at a green light rather than moving may be:

Waiting for other vehicles or pedestrians to clear

Ignoring the signal deliberately

Illegally parked

Experiencing a mechanical failure only

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If a vehicle cuts in too quickly after passing you, you should:

Maintain your speed and follow closely

Move to the shoulder immediately

Slow down to restore a safe following distance

Flash your high beams repeatedly

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“Show” at an intersection means:

Signal intentions in advance and be in the proper lane

Wave to pedestrians

Use headlights to “flash” other drivers

Turn on hazard lights

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An uncontrolled driveway or alleyway joining a highway is:

Only a pedestrian crossing

Not considered in intersection safety

Always a one-way entry

Also considered an intersection

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Approximately what proportion of two-vehicle collisions occur at intersections?

Almost all

About one-half

About one-tenth

Very few

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When passing parked vehicles, you should:

Leave enough space (about 1.5 metres) and expect doors or people to appear

Drive as close as possible to avoid oncoming traffic

Ignore the possibility of doors opening

Speed up to pass them quickly

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“Know” at an intersection means:

Assume other drivers will always obey signals

Expect the unexpected and decide in advance what you need to know

Focus only on the traffic light

Count the number of lanes

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If a passing vehicle aborts and needs to get back behind you, you may need to:

Brake hard to keep your place

Move into the oncoming lane

Honk continuously

Accelerate to create space for them to re-enter safely

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When negotiating intersections, the sequence can be remembered as:

See, brake, horn, go

Signal, steer, stop, start

Know, show, slow, go

Look, stop, go, signal

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If a collision cannot be avoided, you should, if possible:

Hit at an angle rather than head-on

Aim directly for the largest object

Release the steering wheel

Turn the wheel sharply at the last second

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At all intersections you should:

Never assume other drivers will yield even when required

Pass any stopped vehicle to keep traffic moving

Change lanes if it seems faster

Assume pedestrians will always wait

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“Go” at an intersection means:

Proceed quickly regardless of others

Move as soon as the light turns green without checking

Change lanes in the intersection to save time

Proceed steadily when it is safe

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“Slow” at an intersection means:

Accelerate if the light is green

Slow down gradually and be prepared to brake

Coast through if traffic seems light

Brake hard at the last second

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Before pulling out to pass, you must:

Check traffic ahead and be sure there is enough time and distance

Rely on your hazard lights to warn others

Begin moving left before signaling

Assume oncoming vehicles will slow down

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This section emphasizes maintaining a safe following distance, anticipating other road users’ actions, and recognizing hazardous situations early. Drivers must demonstrate knowledge of proper braking techniques, defensive driving, and how to safely navigate intersections. The test also covers effective mirror usage and the importance of clear communication with other drivers. Mastering collision avoidance is crucial for school bus drivers to ensure the safety of students and all road users, making it a key focus of the knowledge test.