Chapter 7: Care and maintenance of a school bus

Proper care and maintenance of a school bus are essential for safety and reliability. Regular maintenance checks should include inspecting brakes, tires, lights, and the engine to ensure all systems function properly.

Ontario School Bus Test - Chapter 7: Care and maintenance of a school bus

1 / 10

Regular inspections are required when the vehicle is used to transport:

Only adults with a physical disability

Any number of adults with a developmental disability

Only adults who are employed by the school board

Six or more adults with a developmental disability

2 / 10

Which types of vehicles used for school purposes are required to have regular inspections under the Highway Traffic Act regulations?

Only vehicles carrying more than 20 passengers

Only vehicles painted chrome yellow

Only full-sized school buses owned directly by the school board

Station wagons, vans, or buses operated by or under contract to a school authority for transporting certain passengers

3 / 10

A chrome yellow school bus must also be inspected when it is used to transport adults with a developmental disability between:

Their homes and workplaces

Their homes and recreational camps

Their homes and medical clinics

Their homes and training centres

4 / 10

Regular inspections are required when the vehicle transports which group between home and school?

Six or more persons who are children or adults with a developmental disability

Only persons accompanied by a caregiver

Only children and no adults

Only adults with a developmental disability

5 / 10

Where must the required inspection of these vehicles be carried out?

At a Ministry of Education facility

At any repair garage chosen by the driver

In a licensed motor-vehicle inspection station

At the school’s maintenance shop

6 / 10

Who performs the official inspection and affixes the inspection stickers to vehicles that pass?

School board maintenance staff

School bus drivers

Ministry of Education inspectors

Authorized inspection mechanics

7 / 10

Regular inspections are required when the vehicle is used to transport:

Only children in elementary school

Six or more children

Any number of children

Only children under 12 years old

8 / 10

A chrome yellow school bus must also be inspected when it is used to transport children between:

Their homes and hospitals

Their homes and shopping centres

Their homes and recreation centres

Their homes and churches

9 / 10

In addition to scheduled inspections, school buses are also subject to:

Inspections only after a collision

Annual inspections only at licence renewal

Voluntary inspections requested by parents

Random safety inspections by Ministry of Transportation staff

10 / 10

What must these school-purpose vehicles display to show they meet inspection requirements?

A special school-route licence plate

A logbook signed by the principal

Valid inspection sticker(s)

A safety certificate carried by the driver

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Fluids such as oil, coolant, and brake fluid must be checked and replaced as needed. The interior should be kept clean, and safety equipment like fire extinguishers and first aid kits should be readily available and in good condition. Routine cleaning helps prevent rust and wear. Addressing minor repairs promptly can prevent larger, costlier issues. Consistent care ensures that the bus remains dependable and safe for transporting students.