Unit A-2: The School Bus Driver: Role and Responsibility

The Manitoba School Bus Practice Test, aligned with the unit “The School Bus Driver: Role and Responsibility,” is designed to help aspiring drivers prepare for their certification exam.

Manitoba School Bus Test - Unit A-2: The School Bus Driver: Role and Responsibility

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The recommended relationship between driver and students should be:

Completely social and informal

Distant and unfriendly to maintain authority

Business-like yet friendly, and responsive to students’ needs

Based on favoritism toward certain students

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Why might a driver’s abstract be required for a potential school bus driver?

For employment or legal purposes

Only for renewal of a driver’s licence

Only for medical examinations

Only for insurance claims

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A supervisor (manager) in a school division or company is responsible for:

Handling only mechanical issues

Communicating only with parents

Driving the bus when the driver is late

Supervising the driver as an employee

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Drivers are required to report accidents or incidents:

Only if another vehicle is involved

Only when the police are called

Only when someone is injured

Whether or not damage is evident

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What is the minimum amount of in‑service training each school bus driver must receive during each school year?

Six hours

Ten hours

Twelve hours

Eight hours

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Who conducts the school bus driver training for the required 24 hours of instruction?

Any licensed Class 2 driver

School principals

MPI customer service representatives

School Bus Driver Instructors certified by the department

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A positive relationship with passengers helps the driver because:

Their conduct depends greatly on what the driver says and does

It allows the driver to ignore safety rules

It removes the need for any discipline

It guarantees that no rules are ever broken

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The driver’s appearance is important because:

It has no effect on how the public views the school

It only matters on special occasions

Students choose clothing for the driver

The driver is regarded as a symbol of the entire school system

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As a professional, the school bus driver is expected to:

Meet a high standard of conduct

Ignore parents’ expectations

Follow only personal preferences, not rules

Behave casually because students don’t notice

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A school bus driver can best assist their supervisor by:

Completing only the tasks they prefer

Ignoring new training

Understanding and accepting their share of responsibility

Refusing supervision and advice

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One of the expectations of a school bus driver is to:

Refuse to attend training sessions

Learn and accept training

Rely only on past experience

Decide which policies to follow

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Which statement about hearing standards is correct?

Drivers must meet specific hearing standards, and hearing aids may be used

Hearing aids are not allowed

Only Class 1 drivers must meet hearing standards

Hearing is not considered for any licence class

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While on a school bus, the driver must:

Refrain from smoking at all times

Smoke only when students are absent

Smoke only at the back of the bus

Smoke only when stopped

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If a driver is prohibited from holding a higher licence class due to medical reasons, what right are they informed of?

The right to a free licence

The right to appeal to the Medical Review Committee

The right to skip medical exams

The right to drive without restrictions

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Which written tests must a new school bus driver complete at an MPI Service Centre?

Taxi operator test and off-road vehicle test

Class 2 knowledge test and school bus (Class 8) knowledge test

Class 5 knowledge test and motorcycle test

Air brake (Class 9) test and boating safety test

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One key personal attribute of a professional school bus driver is to be:

Concerned only with their own schedule

Willing to arrive late if convenient

Focused only on finishing early

Dependable and able to do the job efficiently and effectively

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What is the minimum acceptable visual acuity for the worse eye?

No less than 6/12

No less than 6/30

No less than 6/60

No less than 6/9

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When dealing with students?

Raise their voice for every minor issue

Ignore positive behaviour

Use physical contact to control behaviour

Compliment passengers for good conduct or sound judgement

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Which of the following is a primary focus of the 24 hours of school bus driver training?

Motorcycle traffic laws

General school bus knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

Airplane emergency procedures

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To build rapport with students, a driver is encouraged to:

Address students only by seat number

Learn students’ names and greet them in a friendly manner

Speak only through written notices

Avoid speaking to students at all

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Regarding substances, the school bus driver must:

Drink alcohol only if students are not present

Use any medication without checking side effects

Limit alcohol use to weekends only

Abstain from using alcohol at least eight hours before operating a school bus

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Who is responsible for ensuring each school bus driver receives the minimum required in‑service training each year?

The individual driver

The school board

The school principal

The parents’ council

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A school bus driver should observe which of the following?

Legislation, regulations, and school board policies

Only directions from other bus drivers

Only informal customs of the community

Only verbal suggestions from students

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What minimum visual field is required for Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 drivers?

Not less than 120° with one eye

Not less than 150° with both eyes open

Not less than 90° with one eye

Not less than 180° with both eyes open

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What must an employer obtain before a potential employee’s driving record (abstract) can be released?

Written permission from the individual

Verbal permission from the individual

Permission from the school board

Permission from the police

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A major component of positive public relations within the organization is:

Keeping to oneself at work

Avoiding communication with colleagues

Competition between employees

Solid relationships among school division employees

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For Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 (emergency vehicles), what minimum visual acuity is required with both eyes open and examined together?

No less than 6/30

No less than 6/12

No less than 6/6

No less than 6/9

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Which type of driver’s abstract applies to a person holding a Class 5F driver’s licence?

Commercial driver’s abstract

Non‑commercial driver’s abstract

School bus driver’s abstract

Provincial carrier abstract

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Which Manitoba publications are emphasized during school bus driver training?

Manitoba School Bus Driver’s Handbook, MPI Driver’s Handbook, Professional Driver’s Manual

City Transit Rider’s Guide, Taxi Driver’s Handbook, Visitor’s Driving Guide

Manitoba Cycling Guide, Snowmobile Handbook, Off-road Vehicle Manual

Manitoba Motorcycle Handbook, Boating Safety Guide, Air Travel Manual

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What effect does failing the pre-trip inspection have on the road test?

It allows the road test to continue but with a penalty

It only delays the road test by one day

It automatically cancels the road test portion

It has no effect; the road test continues as scheduled

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This practice test covers vital topics such as safety procedures, student conduct management, emergency response, and daily vehicle inspections. Simulating real exam questions helps candidates assess their knowledge and identify areas for improvement. Completing practice tests boosts confidence and ensures a thorough understanding of the responsibilities involved in safely transporting students. Ultimately, the practice test is an important tool for aspiring school bus drivers to master the skills and responsibilities required for the role.