Bus Driver Series: Student Management Quiz

10 Questions | By Smoran22 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Total Attempts: 729

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This quiz is intended for entry-level school bus drivers looking to test or build upon their student management skills. The procedures in this quiz are representative of Brainerd Public Schools Independent School District #181 in Minnesota.

Questions and Answers

1.

When is it okay to touch a student?
- A.
  
  Congratulate them (pat on the back)
- B.
  
  Provide First Aid for a cut, scrape or scuff
- C.
  
  Physically moving the student into an assigned seat or forcing them out of the isle
- D.
  
  All of the above
2.

Is it okay for the driver to raise his/her voice at the student if the student fails to obey the bus rules?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  It depends on how serious the offense is
3.

Which sample dialog below will earn the driver the most cooperation from the student?
- A.
  
  "[Student's name], will you please move up to this seat right here?"
- B.
  
  "[Student's name], you have 10 seconds to get into your assigned seat or your off the bus."
- C.
  
  "[Student's name], turn around and quit yelling or I'll have your ass in an assigned seat until the end of the year!"
4.

What kind of behavior is seen as a "Severe Clause" offense?
- A.
  
  Physical Altercations
- B.
  
  Extremely obscene language, (F-bombs, sexual innuendos, offensive name calling)
- C.
  
  Possession of a weapon or similar tool of destruction (pocket knives, lighters, etc.)
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

Minnesota state law prohibits unnecessary physical contact between students and drivers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Should a bus driver take time at the beginning of the year to discuss the bus rules and inform students of the required punishment for breaking such rules?
- A.
  
  YES!
- B.
  
  NO!
7.

In the state of Minnesota, which of the following is the most illegal?
- A.
  
  Students in the isle
- B.
  
  Students in the back two seats
- C.
  
  Students hanging out the window
- D.
  
  Trick Question... all of these are equally illegal
8.

A driver should walk the entire length of the bus AFTER his/her route, checking under the seats for which of the following?
- A.
  
  Trash
- B.
  
  Contraband
- C.
  
  Sleeping students
- D.
  
  Misplaced personal belongings
9.

A driver should check the rearview mirror for dangerous or unlawful behavior how often?
- A.
  
  10-20 seconds
- B.
  
  5-10 seconds
- C.
  
  30-45 seconds
10.

In case of an emergency where students' lives or the driver's life is at stake, how do you [the driver] resolve the conflict?
- A.
  
  Radio for police assistance
- B.
  
  Call 911
- C.
  
  Attempt to mediate and resolve the situation yourself
- D.
  
  None of the above