Series 3-24b: Emergency Driving Techniques 2

The “Emergency Driving Techniques” section of the Alberta School Bus Written Knowledge Test is designed to ensure drivers are fully prepared to respond to unexpected and potentially dangerous situations on the road.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 3-24b: Emergency Driving Techniques 2

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One common but not always best reaction in an emergency is to:

Turn on the interior lights

Immediately slam on the brakes

Sound the horn and maintain speed

Steer smoothly around the hazard

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A sudden loss of visibility requires you to:

Turn off all lights and stop in the lane

Speed up to leave the area

Attempt to stop as quickly as practical before losing control or hitting something

Maintain speed until visibility returns

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Emergency evasive action is defined as:

Turning off the engine and coasting

Any form of aggressive driving

Braking hard in every situation

Using fundamental driving manoeuvres under stress, limited time, space, and distance

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After a blowout, if the vehicle starts to skid, you should:

Turn off the ignition

Follow normal skid procedures

Shift to neutral and coast

Apply the parking brake hard

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In a vehicle without ABS, hard, sudden braking can:

Lock the wheels and cause loss of control

Automatically correct a skid

Improve braking distance on all surfaces

Protect the brake system from wear

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When steering around an obstruction, you should:

Release both hands from the wheel briefly

Jerk the wheel sharply at the last second

Steer firmly and as gradually as possible while using controlled braking

Steer rapidly back and forth across lanes

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If a quick stop is required after a blowout to avoid a collision, you should:

Use only engine braking

Initiate threshold braking

Turn the engine off and coast

Apply the parking brake only

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When brakes fail, one method to slow the vehicle is to:

Downshift to the lowest gear possible and use engine compression

Turn off all electrical systems

Steer back and forth across lanes

Open the doors to create air drag

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If the windshield wipers fail or you have no washer fluid in mud/slush conditions, you should:

Turn on high-beam headlights to see better

Speed up to clear the windshield with air

Continue driving slowly in your lane

Activate the right turn signal, pull over as far as practical and stop

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If you experience a loss of brakes, the first thing you should try is to:

Pump the brake pedal to build pressure

Steer onto the shoulder without slowing

Turn off the engine immediately

Shift to neutral and coast

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When a collision is unavoidable, you should:

Avoid a head-on collision and avoid hitting pedestrians, choosing inanimate objects instead

Aim for a head-on collision at low speed

Turn the vehicle sideways to maximize impact area

Prefer hitting pedestrians rather than property

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If it is not immediately obvious you can stop in time to avoid a hazard, you should:

Stop in your lane regardless of traffic

Continue braking straight ahead

Turn on hazard lights and maintain course

Choose to steer into an alternate path

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If your hood flies up while driving, you should:

Stand up to see over the hood

Look out the left and right windows to maintain direction and road position

Drive by guessing your position

Immediately turn off the engine and stop in your lane

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When moving to the shoulder after a blowout, you should:

Activate the right turn signal and move right slowly

Immediately swerve off the road

Stop in the live lane if traffic is light

Cross to the left shoulder quickly

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026-Immediately after a blowout, you should:

Apply full braking immediately

Not apply the brakes right away

Engage the parking brake fully

Accelerate to keep control

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When using the parking brake to help with brake loss, you should:

Use it only after the vehicle stops

Not use it under any circumstances

Apply it gradually, avoiding locking the rear wheels

Pull it hard and fast immediately

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To successfully choose an escape path, you should:

Close one eye to reduce distractions

Look where you want to go, taking in the big picture

Look straight down at the dashboard

Focus only on the obstruction

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If your vehicle becomes stationary for more than a moment after pulling over due to loss of visibility, you should:

Put out warning devices on the road as required by law

Keep moving slightly to avoid stopping

Turn off all lights

Only use turn signals

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If your headlights fail while driving at night, you should first:

Turn on interior lights only

Turn off the ignition

Immediately steer off the road at full speed

Hit the dimmer switch to see if the high-beams work

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After stopping on the shoulder following a blowout, you should:

Activate hazard warning lights

Sound the horn continuously

Turn off all lights

Leave turn signals on but no hazards

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When mud or slush is splashed on your windshield and visibility is lost, your first action should be to:

Turn off headlights

Stop immediately in the traffic lane

Turn on wipers and washers

Open the driver’s window and hang out to see

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After a headlight failure, you should:

Speed up to reach a brighter area

Turn on hazard lights but maintain speed

Activate your right-turn signal, slow quickly but safely, then steer out of the lane

Stop immediately in your lane and wait

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If you must leave the road quickly due to brake failure, you should choose a path that:

Minimizes vehicle damage only

Keeps the vehicle on level ground only

Minimizes injury first, then property damage

Avoids any contact with roadside objects at all costs

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If you must go into a ditch to stop a vehicle with no brakes, you should:

Enter at an angle to reduce the chance of rollover

Turn the vehicle sideways first

Stop on the road edge and hope to slow

Drive straight in at full speed

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When assessing an escape path, you should consider whether:

It is the shortest distance to your destination

It is the roughest surface available

It is free of hazards, has sufficient clearances, allows steering control, and will remain clear

It is to the left rather than the right

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This section examines a driver’s understanding of how to perform emergency stops, safely steer around sudden obstacles, and react appropriately to mechanical failures such as brake or steering malfunctions. Candidates are also tested on their ability to control the vehicle during skids and tire blowouts, as well as the correct use of emergency equipment. Effective communication with passengers and maintaining calm in stressful situations are crucial skills evaluated here, ensuring the safety of all students and road users during emergencies.