CSPT CSPT Emergency Response & Crisis Management

Question 1

When a school bus is involved in an accident, what is the FIRST action a transportation supervisor should take upon being notified?

Accepted Answer

Confirm student safety and activate the emergency response plan

Answer

Notify the media

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Contact the school board attorney

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Arrange for a replacement bus

Question 2

Which document should a transportation supervisor keep updated with local emergency services contact information, hospital locations, and evacuation routes?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Response Guide (ERG)

Answer

Driver evaluation form

Answer

Vehicle maintenance log

Answer

Route efficiency report

Question 3

How often should school bus evacuation drills be conducted according to most US state guidelines and NAPT recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Twice per school year

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Once per school year

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Monthly

Answer

Only when a new driver is hired

Question 4

A transportation supervisor discovers that a bus driver had a medical episode while on route but safely pulled over. What post-incident action is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Require medical clearance before the driver returns to duty

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Assign the driver a shorter route immediately

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Issue a written warning to the driver

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Retrain the driver on traffic laws

Question 5

What is the purpose of an Incident Command System (ICS) as it applies to school transportation emergencies?

Accepted Answer

It provides a standardized management structure for coordinating emergency response

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It tracks bus maintenance schedules

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It replaces the need for 911 calls

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It documents student behavior incidents

Question 6

During a severe weather event, a transportation supervisor should prioritize which action for buses already on route?

Accepted Answer

Redirect buses to designated safe shelter locations and notify parents

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Continue routes to avoid disruption to schedules

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Park buses at the nearest gas station

Answer

Wait for driver radio check-ins before acting