Chapter 3-2: Safe and responsible driving

The free Ontario bus driver practice test, focusing on the “Safe and Responsible Driving” chapter, is an essential tool for aspiring bus drivers.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 3-2: Safe and responsible driving

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If damage from a collision is less than $2,000, what is still required by law?

You only need to tell your insurance company

You must report it to the police immediately

You must exchange information with anyone whose vehicle has been damaged

You may leave without speaking to anyone

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Lower speed limits in construction zones are posted to:

Increase travel time for drivers

Reduce vehicle fuel efficiency

Increase worker safety and reflect increased hazards

Test driver patience

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Which is an example of an urgent first-aid step you might take if trained?

Clear the person’s airway to restore breathing

Give the person food and water

Make them stand to check for balance

Immediately remove all their clothing

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After a collision, when should you contact your insurance company if you intend to make a claim?

As soon as possible

Within 30 days, but not sooner

Only after police contact them

Only if the other driver insists

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If you experience any serious drowsiness symptom, you should:

Open the window wider

Turn the radio up louder

Pull off the road and park in a safe, secure place

Drive faster to arrive sooner

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You are overdriving your headlights when:

Your stopping distance is farther than you can see with your headlights

You use low beams in fog

You drive below the speed limit at night

You use high beams on a city street

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The only safe driver is:

A very experienced driver

A driver with a fast car

A driver using cruise control

A well-rested, alert driver

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A recommended place to stop when drowsy is:

A private driveway without permission

The shoulder of a dark rural road

The middle of an intersection

A well-lit rest stop or truck stop on a busy road

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Which of the following is a common cause of vehicle fires?

Clean battery terminals

Regular brake maintenance

Properly inflated tires

Leaking fuel

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When must a collision be reported to the police if there are no injuries?

Only when a pedestrian is present

Only when more than one vehicle is involved

Only if the vehicles cannot be driven

When damage to vehicles or property exceeds $2,000

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What is glare?

Only sunlight reflected off water

Any light from behind the vehicle

Dazzling light that makes it hard to see and be aware of others

The reflection of your dashboard lights

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If there is no danger of fire or explosion, what should you do with injured people at a collision?

Move them immediately to the side of the road

Transport them yourself to the hospital

Sit them up and make them walk around

Leave them where they are until trained medical help arrives

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If vehicles involved in a collision are driveable and no one is injured, what should you do?

Wait for police before moving them at all

Move them as far off the road as possible

Push them into the nearest driveway without permission

Leave them where they stopped, even if blocking traffic

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What can reflective road signs cause you to do at night if you are not careful?

Use only your parking lights

Turn off your headlights

Overdrive your headlights

Drive too slowly

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A driving-performance sign of serious drowsiness is:

You are signaling early

You are missing traffic lights and signals

You are driving under the speed limit

You are checking your mirrors frequently

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Regarding stimulants like caffeine when you are sleep-deprived:

Their effects wear off quickly and are not a substitute for sleep

They always keep you awake for hours

They make you a safer driver than if you slept

They can safely replace sleep

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At night or in rain, snow or fog, what is generally true about visibility?

You cannot see as far ahead, even with headlights

Visibility only decreases on unpaved roads

Visibility is the same as in daytime

High beams let you see just as far as daylight

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Which vehicles are allowed to operate over seated capacity with no limit on standees?

Charter buses

Intercity coaches

City buses

School buses

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If you are trained in first aid at a collision, how should you treat injuries?

Start with broken bones first, regardless of breathing

Only after police have arrived

Only minor injuries, leaving serious ones to others

In the order of urgency, within the level of your training

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In construction zones you must:

Ignore workers and focus only on signs

Pass other vehicles quickly

Drive at normal highway speed

Proceed with caution and obey all warning signs and traffic-control devices

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If you are not trained in first aid, what is one sensible action you can take for an injured person?

Make them walk to keep them awake

Give them something to eat

Cover the person with a jacket or blanket to reduce the effects of shock

Pull them out of the vehicle no matter what

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A lane-control sign of dangerous drowsiness is:

You remain centered in your lane

You slow smoothly before curves

Your vehicle drifts into the next lane and you have to jerk it back

You change lanes using your signals

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When driving through a construction zone, you should:

Drive beside construction vehicles closely

Use your horn to warn workers

Adjust your driving to suit the conditions and not change lanes

Change lanes frequently to get ahead

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When passing road workers, surveyors, or roadside-assistance vehicles, you must:

Slow down and pass with caution; move over a lane if safe

Maintain your speed and lane at all times

Stop beside them to ask questions

Turn on high beams to be seen better

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What should you do when driving at night, especially on unlit roads or when weather reduces visibility?

Slow down

Speed up to get home faster

Follow the vehicle ahead very closely

Turn off headlights to reduce glare

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Why is overdriving your headlights dangerous?

It only wastes fuel

It damages your bulbs

You may not have enough room to make a safe stop

It increases tire wear

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What information must you provide to police or anyone whose vehicle has been damaged?

Your employer’s information only

Only your phone number and licence plate

Your name and address, the registered owner’s name and address, vehicle plate and permit number, and the liability insurance card

Just your driver’s licence number

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What is the rule about loading a vehicle with respect to capacity?

You may exceed capacity on short trips

Never load beyond its licensed capacity

You may exceed capacity by 10%

Capacity rules only apply on highways

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Except when passing, what minimum distance must be kept between buses travelling in the same direction on a highway outside a city, town or village?

60 metres (200 ft.)

30 metres (100 ft.)

90 metres (300 ft.)

120 metres (400 ft.)

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When meeting oncoming vehicles with bright headlights at night, where should you look?

Directly into the lights

Up and beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights

At the centre line only

Down at your speedometer

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This section covers important topics such as defensive driving techniques, hazard recognition, and proper decision-making in various traffic conditions. Test-takers learn how to maintain safe distances, manage speed, and stay alert to potential dangers on the road. The chapter also highlights the importance of obeying all traffic laws and managing distractions. Using this free practice test, candidates can improve their understanding, boost their confidence, and increase their chances of passing the official Ontario bus driver exam.