Chapter 1-1: Bus Licence, Inspetion and Road Check

Preparing for the Ontario bus driver practice test is essential for anyone aiming to obtain a bus licence. One critical chapter in the practice test is “Bus Licence, Inspection and Road Check.”

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 1-1: Bus Licence, Inspetion and Road Check

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Which form of inspection documentation is acceptable besides paper copies?

Handwritten notes only

Electronic reports and schedules

Verbal reports

Radio confirmations

2 / 30

Which of the following is part of the engine compartment check during the outside inspection?

Fare box operation

Fluid levels, wiring, belts, hoses and hydraulic brake‑fluid leaks

Door hinges

Seatbelt condition

3 / 30

Beginning July 1, 2018, how long is a Schedule 4 inspection valid (in terms of time and distance)?

60 days or 12,000 kilometres, whichever comes first

90 days or 20,000 kilometres, whichever comes last

30 days or 12,000 kilometres, whichever comes last

30 days or 5,000 kilometres, whichever comes first

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Which term is defined as a public road, street, avenue or bridge used by the public for the passage of vehicles, including shoulders and the land between property lines?

Roadway

Corridor

Highway

Bus lane

5 / 30

Which inspection schedule applies to buses (except school buses), motor coaches and trailers towed by either vehicle?

Schedule 2

Schedule 1

Schedule 3

Schedule 4

6 / 30

A Schedule 3 inspection for a motor coach is only valid when the coach has also had which other inspection?

Schedule 1 inspection

Annual inspection only

Schedule 2 inspection

Schedule 4 inspection

7 / 30

What is the maximum validity period of a Schedule 3 inspection?

30 days

48 hours

7 days

24 hours

8 / 30

Which term is defined as the part of the highway designed or ordinarily used for traffic, not including the shoulder?

Highway

Roadway

Lane

Median

9 / 30

What is a driver prohibited from doing if a major defect is found during the inspection?

Recording the defect

Driving the vehicle

Reporting the defect

Parking the vehicle

10 / 30

What colour is the semi‑annual inspection sticker (decal) issued after a successful semi‑annual inspection?

Yellow

Blue

Orange

Green

11 / 30

During the outside inspection, what must be checked related to the wheels?

Wheel alignment only

Wheels, hubs and fasteners

Wheel colour

Tire brand

12 / 30

The detailed daily inspection schedules for commercial vehicles are found in which Ontario Regulation?

Ontario Regulation 199/07 “Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections”

Ontario Regulation 575/06

Ontario Regulation 611 “Safety Inspections”

Ontario Regulation 401/13

13 / 30

Which component must be checked for leaks as part of the outside inspection?

Exhaust system

Window seals

Steering column

Dashboard

14 / 30

Where must the Schedule 4 inspection documentation be kept?

At the inspection station

With the mechanic

At the operator’s office only

In the vehicle

15 / 30

What must a driver do when a minor defect is identified during the inspection?

Immediately remove the vehicle from service

Record it on the inspection report and report it to the operator

Call roadside enforcement

Ignore it until the next scheduled maintenance

16 / 30

The annual and semi‑annual inspections ensure the bus meets maintenance requirements and performance standards found in which legislation?

Public Vehicles Act

Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Criminal Code of Canada

Highway Traffic Act

17 / 30

Who is responsible for having each bus inspected annually and semi‑annually by a licensed motor‑vehicle inspection mechanic?

The driver

The Ministry of Transportation

The mechanic

The operator

18 / 30

Under the two‑stage inspection process for motor coaches, which schedule is used by the driver for the daily inspection?

Schedule 3

Schedule 1

Schedule 4

Schedule 2

19 / 30

During the outside inspection, which lighting systems must be checked at the front and sides of the bus?

Headlights (low and high beams), turn signals, parking and clearance lights

Licence plate lights only

Interior dome lights only

Hazard lights only

20 / 30

How are defects divided in the daily inspection schedules?

Critical and non‑critical defects

Mechanical and cosmetic defects

Internal and external defects

Major and minor defects

21 / 30

Who conducts a Schedule 4 inspection on a motor coach?

The driver

A police officer

The bus operator

A coach technician

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Where must the semi‑annual inspection decal be placed on a bus?

Inside upper left corner of the windshield

On the driver’s side door window

On the rear bumper near the licence plate

Outside lower right corner of the windshield or right side of the bus near the front

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What is the main difference between a Schedule 3 inspection and a Schedule 2 inspection for motor coaches?

Schedule 3 omits the under‑vehicle inspection requirements for the driver

Schedule 3 is only done annually

Schedule 3 is for school buses only

Schedule 3 includes only interior checks

24 / 30

The inspection schedule provides a list of vehicle systems and components to inspect and also a list of what?

Defects

Inspection stations

Licence classes

Repair facilities

25 / 30

A driver is not permitted to drive a bus or motor coach unless an inspection and report have been completed within what time period?

Within the previous 7 days

Within the current month

Within the previous 24 hours

Within the previous 48 hours

26 / 30

What inspection‑related documents must drivers carry with them?

The previous week’s inspection reports

The current inspection report and the applicable inspection schedule

Only the current inspection report

Only the applicable inspection schedule

27 / 30

What is the minimum number of passengers a vehicle must be designed to carry to be defined as a “bus”?

10 or more passengers

8 or more passengers

12 or more passengers

24 or more passengers

28 / 30

When a bus passes the semi‑annual inspection, what document is completed by the mechanic or authorized person?

Annual inspection licence

Highway compliance ticket

Daily inspection report

Semi‑annual inspection certificate and inspection record

29 / 30

During the outside inspection, which safety features must be checked for proper operation and condition?

Emergency exits

Fare collection equipment

Radio system

Passenger seats only

30 / 30

Who shares responsibility with the driver for the safe operating condition of a commercial motor vehicle?

The mechanic

The passengers

The operator

Law enforcement

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This section outlines the required qualifications and responsibilities for bus drivers in Ontario. It covers the requirements to obtain a bus licence, including minimum age, medical standards, and knowledge of traffic laws. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of daily vehicle inspections. Drivers must thoroughly check brakes, lights, tires, and emergency equipment before operating the bus to ensure passenger safety.

The road check portion teaches drivers how to handle random inspections by authorities, including presenting appropriate documentation and demonstrating knowledge of safety protocols. Mastering this chapter helps prospective bus drivers prove their readiness to operate safely and comply with Ontario’s transportation regulations, benefiting both their careers and the safety of the traveling public.