Chapter 2-5: Driving a bus

Free Ontario bus driver practice test questions from the “Driving a Bus” module are essential for anyone preparing for the licensing exam.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 2-5: Driving a bus

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At an intersection with stop signs at all corners, who has the right-of-way?

The fastest vehicle

The vehicle turning left

The first vehicle to come to a complete stop

The largest vehicle

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A driver may only switch the cycle they are on if they:

Start a new cycle

Change employers

Notify the police

Change vehicles

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In driver’s side offset backing, after moving forward straight, what is your next steering action?

Turn full right and accelerate

Turn the wheel all the way to the left, angling the bus toward the destination

Turn the wheel slightly to the right

Keep the wheel straight and stop

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Do backup alarm devices remove the driver’s responsibility when reversing?

Yes, they fully replace the need for visual checks

Only in daylight conditions

No, they do not absolve the driver’s responsibility

Yes, as long as they are functioning

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If two vehicles stop at an all-way stop at the same time, who must yield?

The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left

The vehicle intending to go straight must yield

The smaller vehicle must yield

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A daily log can be:

Handwritten, computer-generated or made by means of a recording device

Verbal and not recorded

Only electronic

Only handwritten

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At an intersection without signs or lights, to whom must you yield the right-of-way?

Any vehicle approaching from the left

Only emergency vehicles

Any vehicle approaching from the right

Only larger vehicles

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Offset backing can be performed in which two ways?

High-speed and low-speed

With trailer and without trailer

Driver side (left) and passenger side (right)

Front offset and rear offset

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On any day, all drivers must have a period of at least 24 consecutive hours off-duty in the preceding:

30 days

7 days

10 days

14 days

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To start a new cycle when currently on the 14-day cycle, a driver must take how many consecutive hours off-duty?

36 consecutive hours

72 consecutive hours

60 consecutive hours

48 consecutive hours

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When should you turn off the retarder using the master on-off switch?

Only when the vehicle is parked

During wet, slippery, or icy road conditions

During dry highway driving

Only when going uphill

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What is the role of a responsible guide during backing?

Control the steering wheel for you

Sit in the passenger seat and give directions

Watch the backing area and your blind-spot zone, and warn you of hazards

Stand behind the vehicle and push it

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When turning left at an intersection, what must you do?

Wait for approaching traffic to pass or turn and for pedestrians to cross

Turn as soon as you signal

Only yield to other vehicles, not pedestrians

Turn before oncoming traffic if you are in a hurry

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What does a yield sign require you to do?

Speed up to merge quickly

Stop completely every time

Slow down or stop if necessary and yield to traffic in the intersection or on the intersecting road

Ignore it if traffic seems light

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In offset backing, what do you do when the rear of the bus is aligned with the centre of the parking spot?

Turn the wheel left and go forward

Stop completely and pull forward out

Apply the parking brake and exit the vehicle

Stop and turn the wheel to the right as far as possible, then continue backing

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On wet or slippery surfaces or on curves, how should you brake?

Do not brake at all

Brake gently and avoid late or over-braking to prevent skidding

Rely only on the retarder

Brake hard at the last moment

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During driver’s side offset backing, how do you use the mirrors?

Ignore mirrors and look only out the window

Use mirrors only at the end of the manoeuvre

Watch the mirrors to frame the destination parking spot

Use only the right mirror

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In driver’s side offset backing, what do you do first?

Start by backing at an angle

Immediately turn left while moving backward

Drive straight forward until the vehicle is in a straight line

Turn the steering wheel to the right while going forward

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Under the 14-day cycle, a driver must not drive after accumulating how many hours on-duty without taking 24 consecutive hours off-duty?

90 hours

60 hours

70 hours

80 hours

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Where should a guide stand when helping you back?

Next to the front bumper

Directly behind the vehicle, out of sight

On the opposite side of the street

In a position to see you and the area to the rear of the vehicle clearly

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What is a key danger of using a retarder on slippery surfaces?

It uses too much fuel

It can cause loss of control and a collision because it applies braking only to the drive axle

It turns off the service brakes

It reduces engine noise excessively

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If your vehicle begins to skid, how should you respond?

Release the brakes, look and steer in the direction you want to go

Apply more brake pressure

Turn the steering wheel opposite to the skid and brake harder

Shift to neutral and close your eyes

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To start a new cycle when currently on the seven-day cycle, a driver must take how many consecutive hours off-duty?

60 consecutive hours

48 consecutive hours

36 consecutive hours

24 consecutive hours

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The daily log must show the name of:

The previous vehicle owner

The fuel supplier

The driver’s family members

Any co-drivers, if any

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After positioning the rear to enter the parking spot during offset backing, what is your next step?

Turn off the engine and coast back

Turn the wheels fully left and accelerate

Straighten the wheels and slowly back toward the destination while looking in both mirrors

Stop and wait for instructions

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If a retarder causes wheel lock-up or a spin, what should the driver do?

Apply more retarder

Increase speed to straighten out

Immediately turn off the retarder to let the drive wheels roll freely and regain steering control

Apply full service brakes and hold

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If hydraulic brakes without power assist show a steady pedal drop when applied and held, what should you do?

Pump the brakes until the drop stops

Take the vehicle out of service and have the system professionally inspected

Add brake fluid and keep driving

Continue driving at a slower speed

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How many hours on-duty are allowed in any period of seven consecutive days before a driver cannot drive?

70 hours

60 hours

80 hours

90 hours

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How many hours on-duty are allowed in any period of 14 consecutive days before a driver cannot drive (under the 14-day cycle)?

90 hours

120 hours

140 hours

100 hours

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Which of the following must be included in the daily log?

The driver’s name

The driver’s age

The driver’s salary

The driver’s licence class only

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This module covers critical topics such as safe maneuvering, proper use of mirrors, defensive driving, and ensuring passenger safety. Practicing these questions helps you understand what to expect on the actual test and highlights areas needing more study. The questions are designed to reflect real-life scenarios you may encounter while driving a bus in Ontario. By regularly using these free practice questions, you can build confidence, reinforce your knowledge, and improve your chances of passing the Ontario bus driver exam.