Emergency Procedures and Passenger Evacuation
What this domain tests
This section tests your response to fire, smoke, crashes, and other emergencies: securing the bus, communicating, evacuating when necessary, and accounting for passengers.
Immediate actions
Stop safely away from traffic, set the parking brake, shut off the engine, turn on hazard flashers, and call 911 or dispatch. Assess whether staying aboard or evacuating is safer. Evacuate for fire, smoke, fuel leaks, toxic spills, or a bus in an unsafe position.
Evacuation
Use the rear door, side windows, or roof hatch as appropriate. Move passengers at least 100 feet away and upwind of fire or spills. Keep passengers calm, assist those with disabilities, and account for everyone. Do not move seriously injured passengers unless there is immediate danger.
Worked example
Smoke comes from the dashboard. You stop, set the brake, shut off the engine, turn on flashers, and evacuate passengers upwind before calling. Reasoning: a fire can spread quickly and toxic smoke is more dangerous than the delay; fighting a large fire is not the driver's priority.
Traps
- Opening an engine cover that is feeding a fire.
- Leaving passengers aboard while you go for help.
- Failing to account for all passengers after evacuation.
- Moving injured passengers without need.