Chapter 2-1: Inspections

School bus inspections are essential to ensure the safety of students and drivers. In Ontario, school buses must undergo daily, monthly, and annual inspections, as regulated by the Ministry of Transportation.

Ontario School Bus Test - Chapter 2-1: Inspections

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During the outside inspection, what must be checked in the engine compartment?

Fluid levels, wiring, belts, hoses and hydraulic brake-fluid leaks (if equipped)

Only coolant level

Only the battery terminals

Only the engine oil level

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Which of the following is part of the outside inspection at the front of the bus?

Only the mirrors

Only the horn

Headlights (low and high beams), directional, parking and clearance lights

Only the license plate

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In what form may inspection reports and schedules be carried?

Only as photos on a mobile phone

Electronic or paper

Only as printed copies from the operator

Only on paper

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During the day, how must the driver treat the vehicle’s condition?

Check only if the bus feels different

Check only the brakes at each stop

Continue to check all systems for defects

Rely on the morning inspection only

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What is required on the daily inspection report when no defects are found?

A completed and signed report indicating no defects

A note saying “OK” with no signature

Only the operator’s signature

No report is needed

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Who is prohibited from driving a bus unless a daily inspection has been completed?

The dispatcher

The mechanic

The driver

The operator

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Who is responsible for having each bus inspected semi-annually?

The driver only

The inspection station only

The manufacturer

The operator

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What documents must drivers carry at all times related to inspections?

Only the vehicle registration

Only the semi-annual inspection certificate

The current inspection report and applicable inspection schedule

Only proof of insurance

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How often must class B and E buses be inspected by a licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic?

Monthly

Every two years

Semi-annually

Annually

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Who shares responsibility for the safe operating condition of the commercial motor vehicle?

Both the driver and the operator

The school only

The mechanic only

The driver only

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What must be checked related to the suspension and brakes during the outside inspection?

Suspension system and air brakes for audible leaks and push rod travel

Only shock absorbers

Only steering linkage

Only brake pads

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Which inspection schedule applies to yellow school buses and school-purposes buses?

Schedule 1

Schedule 2

Schedule 10

Schedule 5

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What is the purpose of the inspection schedule used for daily inspections?

It describes collision reporting procedures

It outlines driver vacation schedules

It lists vehicle systems/components and defects to inspect for

It shows fuel costs over time

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How are defects categorized in the inspection schedules?

As primary and secondary

As cosmetic and mechanical

As major and minor

As internal and external

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Where is the semi-annual inspection decal placed on the bus?

On the driver’s door window

On the rear bumper

Inside upper left corner of the windshield

Outside lower right corner of the windshield or right side of the bus near the front

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What must a driver do when any defect is identified?

Ignore it if the bus still moves

Only tell another driver

Wait until the next scheduled maintenance

Record it on the daily inspection report

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Which of the following is an example of a minor defect?

A broken main leaf spring

A missing wheel nut

A failed brake system

A damaged wiper blade

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What tire-related rule must be observed during the outside inspection?

Retreads may be used on rear wheels only

Retreads may be used anywhere on the bus

Retreads are never allowed

Retreads may be used on front wheels only

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Which of the following is an example of a major defect?

A broken clearance lamp

A flat tire

A loose seat cushion

A small paint scratch

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How recent must a daily inspection be for a driver to legally operate a bus?

Within the previous 48 hours

Within the previous 24 hours

At the start of each month

Within the previous week

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Which safety devices and systems must be checked on the exterior if applicable?

Only the rear bumper

Stop arm, pedestrian/student safety crossing arm, coupling devices, cargo securement

Only the stop arm

Only the crossing arm

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After the daily inspection is completed, what must be done regarding documentation?

Only the operator needs to make a note

No documentation is required if no defects are found

Only verbal confirmation is required

An inspection report must be completed

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What interior conditions must the driver check for during the inside inspection?

Only window tint level

Only radio volume settings

Only seat comfort

Exhaust fumes, cleanliness, tripping hazards on floor, seat security, emergency exits

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Which lighting and safety devices must be checked at the rear during the outside inspection?

Only brake lights

Directional, stop, tail and clearance lights, and alternating rear lights

Only clearance lights

Only tail lights

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What document is completed when a bus passes the semi-annual inspection?

A collision report

A daily trip log

A fuel consumption record

A semi-annual inspection certificate and inspection record

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During the inside inspection, what must be checked regarding steering and brakes?

Steering wheel freeplay, brake pedal reserve and fade, booster, warning lights, parking brake

Only the brake pedal height

Only the steering wheel position

Only the parking brake handle

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What is a driver NOT permitted to do when a major defect exists?

Monitor the defect

Inform the operator

Operate the vehicle

Record the defect

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Which emergency and safety equipment must be confirmed during the inside inspection?

Only reflectors

Fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, flares or reflectors

Only the first-aid kit

Only the fire extinguisher

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Which inspection schedule applies to trailers towed by school purposes buses?

Schedule 2

Schedule 4

Schedule 5

Schedule 3

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When a defect is found, in addition to recording it, what must the driver do?

Call law enforcement

Inform the operator and monitor the condition

Immediately repair it personally

Stop driving for the day regardless of defect type

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Drivers are responsible for performing daily pre-trip checks, examining brakes, lights, tires, and emergency equipment. Licensed mechanics conduct more thorough monthly and annual inspections, checking mechanical systems, structural integrity, and safety features. Any defects must be reported and repaired before the bus is used for student transport. These rigorous inspection routines help maintain high safety standards and minimize accident risk, providing parents and schools with peace of mind.