Chapter 3-1: Safe and responsible driving

The Ontario bus driver practice test, specifically the “Safe and Responsible Driving” chapter, is a crucial resource for those preparing to obtain a bus driver’s license.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 3-1: Safe and responsible driving

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On icy roads, a vehicle with manual transmission may start easier if you:

Turn off traction completely

Use the parking brake while accelerating hard

Use first gear and high engine revs

Place the gear selector in second gear

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What does St. John Ambulance recommend all drivers carry in their vehicles?

A fire extinguisher only

A well-stocked first-aid kit and knowledge of how to use it

A spare tire and jack only

A blanket and a flashlight only

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A symptom that your drowsiness is serious is:

Your head keeps tilting forward despite efforts to stay focused

Your hands feel cold

You need to adjust the seat

You feel hungry

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How should you approach narrow or rough roads, sharp turns, narrow bridges or severe dust?

By using high beams and horn continuously

By speeding up to get through quickly

By thinking ahead and slowing down

By driving in the centre of the road

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A sign that you may be dangerously drowsy is:

You tap your fingers on the steering wheel

You feel like speeding

You yawn frequently

You need to change the radio station

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When starting on an upgrade with a manual (standard) transmission, what should you use to prevent rolling back?

Only the clutch

The emergency flashers

The hand brake

Only the accelerator

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Collisions involving drowsiness most often occur:

Only during rush hour

Between 2 a.m.–6 a.m. and 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Between 6 a.m.–10 a.m. and 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Only on weekends

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What is every driver involved in a collision legally required to do?

Stay at the scene or return immediately and give all possible assistance

Call a tow truck and then leave

Leave the scene if the damage looks minor

Move on quickly to avoid blocking traffic

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A memory-related sign of drowsiness is:

You can’t remember details about the last few kilometres travelled

You remember the last few hours very clearly

You recall every vehicle you passed

You remember each traffic light color

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Passengers must not be allowed to do what with respect to the driver?

Open windows for ventilation

Use seatbelts in the front seat

Obstruct the driver’s vision to the front, sides or rear

Speak to the driver at any time

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If you cannot find and repair the trouble after a breakdown on the highway, what should you do?

Start walking to the nearest town alone

Leave the vehicle unlocked and unattended

Remain with the vehicle and ask a responsible person to find help

Push the vehicle down the road by yourself

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A mental sign of dangerous drowsiness is:

You notice extra details around you

Your mind keeps wandering and you can’t concentrate

You feel too alert to relax

You remember every sign you pass

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Who should be allowed to sit in the driver’s seat or operate the vehicle controls?

Any adult passenger

Only an authorized person

Any person in an emergency

Any licensed passenger

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How far in front of and behind a stalled vehicle should flares or portable reflectors be placed?

Directly beside each wheel of the vehicle

Only behind the vehicle, 5 metres away

Approximately 10 metres in front and 50 metres to the rear

Approximately 30 metres (100 ft) in front and 30 metres (100 ft) to the rear

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A key reason drowsy driving is dangerous is that:

Tires wear out faster

Seat belts don’t work properly

Vehicles use more fuel

Drivers have slower reaction time and are less alert

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Flares or reflectors around a stalled or broken-down vehicle must be visible from what distance in each direction?

25 metres (82 ft)

300 metres (1,000 ft)

50 metres (165 ft)

150 metres (500 ft)

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Scientific research shows that when you are drowsy:

You can fall asleep without being aware of it

You will always notice before you fall asleep

You can stay awake by opening a window

You can stay awake by turning on the radio

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What should you do with doors when the vehicle is moving?

Leave the driver’s door slightly open

Secure only the trunk

Lock only the rear doors

Close and secure all doors

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A group at greater risk for drowsy-driving collisions is:

Bicycle commuters

Shift workers

People who only drive in the city

Weekend drivers only

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If your vehicle stalls or breaks down on the highway, what is the first thing you should do to protect passengers and other motorists?

Stand behind the vehicle to direct traffic

Leave the vehicle in the lane with hazard lights only

Stop as far off the roadway as possible

Immediately get out and walk to the nearest exit

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One warning sign of serious drowsiness is:

Sweaty hands on the wheel

Hearing more road noise

Seeing more glare at night

Difficulty keeping your eyes open

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When must you report a collision to the police by law?

When any scratch or dent occurs

When there are injuries or damage to vehicles or other property exceeding $2,000

Only if more than two vehicles are involved

Only when someone is injured, regardless of damage

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In a collision with injuries and possible fuel leaks, what is one of the first actions you should take?

Turn off all engines and turn on emergency flashers

Move injured people immediately, regardless of risk

Leave all engines running for heat

Allow people to smoke if they are stressed

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In bad weather, what should drivers do?

Use high beams at all times

Adjust driving habits and take extra care

Maintain the same speed as in good weather

Turn on interior lights

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Why should no one smoke or light matches at the scene of a collision?

It is against traffic laws to smoke near roads

There may be a fuel leak that could ignite

Smoke makes it hard for police to see

It distracts other drivers

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When a vehicle at a collision scene is on fire, what should you do first?

Try to put out the fire before helping passengers

Get the people out and move everyone well away from the vehicle

Open the hood to check the source of the fire

Ignore the fire and wait for firefighters

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What driving habit helps eliminate the need for sudden stops?

Frequently changing lanes

Following closely to other vehicles

Thinking ahead and planning your actions

Driving as fast as conditions allow

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Starting and stopping a vehicle should be done in what manner?

By coasting in neutral

Smoothly and gradually

With frequent hard braking

As quickly as possible

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Drowsy drivers are as impaired as:

Elderly drivers

Drivers using hands-free phones

Drunk drivers

New drivers

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Noise, worries and other distractions have what effect on driving?

They improve driver alertness

They slow down a driver’s ability to react

They only affect new drivers

They have no effect if you’re an experienced driver

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This section focuses on the key principles of defensive driving, hazard awareness, and proper responses to emergency situations. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe following distance, obeying speed limits, and being alert to the actions of other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. Drivers are also tested on their knowledge of distraction management, fatigue prevention, and the legal requirements related to alcohol and drug use. Mastering this chapter ensures not only success on the exam but also contributes to safer roads and more responsible bus operation across Ontario.