Chapter 2-4: Driving a bus

Free Ontario bus driver practice test questions from the “Driving a Bus” section are invaluable for test preparation.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 2-4: Driving a bus

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The operator must designate which of the following for the driver to follow?

A daily mileage target

A cycle (seven-day or 14-day)

A refuelling schedule

A fixed route

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If the bus shifts left or right while straight backing, what should you do?

Ignore the shift and continue

Turn the wheel fully in one direction

Align the vehicle accordingly

Stop and pull forward out of the space completely

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Ambulances, fire apparatus, hearses or casket wagons are:

Always required to keep daily logs

Required to follow the 14-day cycle only

Only exempt at night

Exempt from hours-of-service regulations

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What is the easiest and safest backing manoeuvre?

Alley dock backing

Straight backing

Offset backing

Parallel backing

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Inspecting, cleaning or repairing your vehicle is considered:

Off-duty time

On-duty time, other than time spent driving

Exempt time

Sleeper-berth time

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Time spent in a sleeper berth is categorized as:

On-duty time spent not driving

Off-duty time spent in a sleeper berth

Driving time

Unrecorded time

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What does the slow-moving vehicle sign warn other drivers?

That the vehicle has the right-of-way

That the vehicle is travelling at 40 km/h or less

That the vehicle is stopped

That the vehicle is oversized but fast

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Actively driving a commercial motor vehicle is classified as:

Sleeper-berth time

Break-time not counted

Off-duty time

On-duty time spent driving

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People using mobility devices (motorized wheelchairs and medical scooters) are treated the same as whom?

Motorcyclists

Pedestrians

Cyclists

Drivers of slow-moving vehicles

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When straight backing, how should you move the vehicle?

Back without using mirrors

Back slowly while watching both mirrors

Back quickly to reduce time in reverse

Back only while looking out the side window

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Travelling as a co-driver (not in a sleeper berth) is considered:

On-duty time, other than time spent driving

Off-duty time

Sleeper-berth time

Exempt time

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Vehicles used by which of the following are exempt from hours-of-service requirements?

Taxi drivers

Driving instructors

Police officers

Security guards

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Why must drivers of hybrid vehicles be especially cautious near vision-impaired pedestrians?

Hybrids have no horns

Hybrids must drive on sidewalks

Hybrids make little or no discernible noise when slowing or stopping

Hybrids are always faster than other vehicles

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When backing, what should you remember about your mirrors and blind spots?

Rely mainly on looking over your shoulder

Use only the driver’s side mirror

Blind spots do not matter at low speeds

Use both rearview mirrors and remember the limited vision and rear blind spot

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If there is no sidewalk, where should people using mobility devices travel?

On the centre line

Along the left shoulder of the roadway facing oncoming traffic

Along the right shoulder with traffic

In the middle of the lane

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When you see a slow-moving vehicle sign on farm machinery, what should you do?

Slow down, be cautious, stay well back, and do not pass until it is safe

Drive closely behind to encourage them to speed up

Sound your horn continuously

Immediately pass the vehicle

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How do some pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired travel safely?

By using a white cane or guide dog

Only accompanied by a police escort

By wearing bright clothes

Only by using taxis

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After at least eight consecutive hours off-duty, a driver cannot drive after how many hours have elapsed (on-duty and off-duty combined)?

20 hours

18 hours

16 hours

14 hours

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Why do seniors and pedestrians with disabilities need extra caution and courtesy from drivers?

They may be slow in crossing the road

They always have right-of-way regardless of signals

They are not allowed to cross at intersections

They wear special reflective clothing

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Vehicles engaged in which activity are exempt from hours-of-service regulations?

Moving household goods

Training new drivers

Providing relief in emergencies

Providing tourist services

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Why should you drive slowly and cautiously in school zones and residential areas?

There are fewer police patrols

Speed limits are only suggestions there

Only because of speed bumps

Children may suddenly dart out or cross without checking for traffic

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Buses are exempt from the hours-of-service rules when they are used for:

School contract runs

Personal purposes without compensation

Scheduled intercity passenger service

Paid charter tours

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How should you position the bus for straight backing?

Pull ahead and line the bus with the direction you want it to take, with wheels straight and centred

Park beside the space and back diagonally

Start from a turn with wheels already turned

Pull at an angle and turn the wheels sharply

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In a day, a driver cannot drive after being on-duty for more than:

13 hours

14 hours

10 hours

16 hours

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What sign must farm machinery display on the road?

A blue flashing light

A large reflective triangle on the front only

An orange and red slow-moving vehicle sign on the rear

A black and white speed sign

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After at least eight consecutive hours off-duty, a driver cannot drive more than:

13 hours

14 hours

16 hours

10 hours

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How fast do most tractors and combines travel when towing implements or wagons?

Exactly 60 km/h

At normal highway speeds

At walking speed only

Less than 40 km/h

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After at least eight consecutive hours off-duty, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for:

10 hours

16 hours

12 hours

14 hours

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Which of the following is one of the four duty status categories?

Meal-time driving only

Break time, other than lunch

Refuelling time only

Off-duty time, other than time spent in a sleeper berth

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Municipal buses are exempt from hours-of-service regulations when:

Used for school trips

Used for private events

Used for charter trips

Operated as part of a public transit service

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