Chapter 2-2: Driving a bus

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Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 2-2: Driving a bus

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Cyclists may use any part of the lane if necessary to:

Avoid obstacles or unsafe road conditions

Race other vehicles

Block traffic

Make drivers slow down unnecessarily

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Whenever possible, what should you do when passing a cyclist?

Honk and force the cyclist to move

Change lanes to pass

Stay in your lane and pass very close

Speed up and pass without signalling

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Which of the following is one reason cyclists may move into the middle of the lane?

To park temporarily

To discourage passing where the lane is too narrow to be shared safely

To signal a flat tire

To show they have right-of-way

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How should a safe driver handle distractions and intersections?

Avoid electronic distractions and check traffic in all directions before entering an intersection

Text only at red lights and look straight ahead through intersections

Focus on GPS and trust other drivers to stop

Talk continuously on a two-way radio and assume intersections are clear

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Which is the safest practice regarding following distance?

Drive very slowly right behind large vehicles

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead

Match the speed and distance of the car beside you

Follow closely to prevent others from cutting in

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Why do larger school buses have more rear swing?

Their rear axles are well ahead of the end of the bus

They are lighter than other buses

They use different tire sizes

Their front axles are at the extreme front

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What hazards must you look for when inspecting the area before backing?

Only low curbs

Overhead obstacles/wires, side clearances, pedestrians, and objects in your path

Only vehicles behind you

Only road markings

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A defensive driver adjusts speed by:

Maintaining the same speed in all conditions

Ignoring road conditions if under the speed limit

Slowing down when road conditions can affect stopping distance or vehicle control

Speeding up in bad weather to get home faster

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When possible, how should you exit into traffic if it helps you avoid backing into traffic?

Back into traffic using hazard lights

Drive out into traffic rather than backing into traffic

Pull forward regardless of visibility

Always back out quickly

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At lower speeds than other traffic, where are bicycles and mopeds expected to ride?

About one metre from the curb or parked cars, or as close as practical to the right edge

In oncoming traffic

Directly on the centre line

On the sidewalk

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When a cyclist is turning left, what are they permitted to do?

Make a left turn from a left-turn lane where one is available

Use the sidewalk to complete the turn

Walk their bike through the intersection

Turn only from the right side of the road

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After completing a left turn and being just right of the centre line, when should you move to the right lane?

Only if signalled by other drivers

When it is safe and as you speed up

Only after stopping completely

Immediately, regardless of traffic

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Which action helps make Ontario’s roads safer?

Driving after drinking small amounts only

Ignoring warning labels on medicine

Not drinking and driving

Driving while on any medication

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Why must you be cautious about a motorcycle with a turn signal on when you plan to turn left in front of it?

The rider may have forgotten to switch off the turn signal

Turn signals on motorcycles are only decorative

Motorcycles turn faster than indicated

Motorcycles must always yield

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What safety equipment should a professional driver always use?

Sunglasses

Driving gloves

A seatbelt

A hat

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When making a left turn with a large vehicle, how should you monitor the path of the rear wheels?

Look only through the windshield

Use your left outside mirror

Use only the right outside mirror

Rely on traffic behind to warn you

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What should you turn off prior to backing?

Interior lights only

Turn signals and brake lights

Headlights and wipers

Phone and radio

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What should you do before backing into any area?

Exit the vehicle and walk around to examine the area

Back up slowly without checking

Stay in the driver’s seat and rely on mirrors only

Rely on passengers to guide you

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What vehicle signals should you activate before backing?

High beam headlights

Right turn signal only

Four-way flashers and sound the horn

Left turn signal only

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How can you often avoid the need for backing?

By using your horn more frequently

By backing faster

By always parking in reverse

By planning your route in advance

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What minimum distance must drivers maintain when passing a cyclist, where practical?

Half a metre

One metre

Two metres

No minimum distance is specified

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Which of the following is considered risky driving behavior?

Signaling well before changing lanes

Cutting people off, sudden lane changes, and running yellow lights

Yielding to other drivers when in doubt

Keeping a steady speed and lane position

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Why should you avoid following a cyclist too closely?

It is illegal regardless of distance

They do not have brake lights to warn when slowing or stopping

They always turn without signalling

They might speed up suddenly

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Seatbelt use is recommended:

For drivers and passengers, except when you are a passenger on a bus without seat belts

Only on highways

Only in bad weather

Only for new drivers

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What are the possible penalties for not maintaining the required distance when passing a cyclist?

Vehicle impoundment only

Verbal warning only

Jail time only

A fine and two demerit points

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Regarding speed, safe drivers should:

Ignore speed limits at night

Drive at the flow of traffic even if it’s above the limit

Obey speed limits and slow down in poor road and weather conditions

Only slow down when police are nearby

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How should you complete a left turn with a large vehicle to avoid hitting islands or posts?

Cut the turn sharply close to the island

Stay near the centre line throughout the turn

Turn as tightly as possible to save space

Turn in a wide arc, then bring the vehicle back just right of the centre line

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When are cyclists not required to ride close to the right edge of the road?

When the road is straight and dry

When they are tired

When travelling at or faster than the normal speed of traffic

Only at night

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Why should a bus driver use headlights at all times?

Only to see better at night

To make sure the bus is easily seen

To reduce fuel use

To warn drivers they are going fast

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A driver should avoid driving when:

The traffic is light

Passengers are quiet

Tired, upset, or sick

The weather is sunny

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