Chapter 2-3: Driving a bus

A free Ontario bus driver practice test focusing on the “Driving a Bus” section is an excellent tool for aspiring drivers. This section covers essential skills, including maneuvering a large vehicle, stopping safely, and maintaining passenger comfort and security.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 2-3: Driving a bus

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During alley dock backing, what should you do if the turn is too late or too wide?

Turn wheels sharply to the right

Use only the accelerator to adjust

Adjust wheels by turning them to the left

Stop and restart the entire manoeuvre

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When may you enter or cross a bike lane in a motor vehicle?

To park temporarily

When turning right at a corner or driveway and only after ensuring it is safe

Anytime traffic is slow

To overtake slower cars

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During alley dock backing, what should you do if the turn is too early or too sharp?

Turn the wheels further left

Turn the wheels slightly to the right

Stop and pull forward completely

Straighten wheels and stop backing

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Where should you not stop your vehicle at a bike box?

In the next lane

Before the intersection

In the box

Behind the stop line

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When turning left at an intersection, what must you do regarding oncoming bicycles?

Stop and wait for them to pass before turning

Turn before they reach the intersection

Ignore them if you have a green light

Signal and proceed regardless of their position

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When driving through an intersection, what should you do to avoid collisions with cyclists?

Speed up to clear the intersection

Focus only on motor vehicles

Use your horn to warn all cyclists

Scan for cyclists waiting to turn left

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The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of which of the following types of vehicles?

Private passenger cars only

Bicycles with trailers

Motorcycles only

Buses, school buses and school-purposes buses

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Pick-up trucks used for personal purposes are exempt if their manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating is:

7,500 kilograms or less

6,000 kilograms or less

3,000 kilograms or less

4,500 kilograms or less

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In driver’s side alley dock backing, how do you monitor the rear of the vehicle?

Look only in the interior mirror

Look only out the right side window

Rely on a guide without looking

Look out the driver’s window while checking mirrors

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Which of the following is exempt from hours-of-service regulations when used as described?

Intercity buses

Long-haul tractor-trailers

School buses

Motor homes

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Why should you not sound your horn unnecessarily when overtaking a cyclist?

It is illegal to use the horn near cyclists

Cyclists cannot hear horns

It may frighten them and cause them to lose control

It wastes battery power

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When performing an alley dock backing manoeuvre, which side is recommended for backing?

Passenger side

Either side is the same

Driver’s side

Always from the passenger side first

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Time spent on duty because of an unforeseen occurrence such as an accident is considered:

On-duty time

Off-duty time

Sleeper-berth time

Exempt emergency time

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Waiting at inspections for loading or unloading to be completed is:

Off-duty time

Not recorded

On-duty time, other than time spent driving

Sleeper-berth time

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What extra care must you take when parked on the side of the roadway?

Only check your side mirror

Check mirrors and blind spots for cyclists before opening a door

Assume cyclists will go around your door

Open the door quickly to exit

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What are bike lanes reserved for?

All motor vehicles

Motorcycles

Buses

Cyclists

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If you feel you must use your horn near a cyclist, how should you do it?

Use it only when directly beside the cyclist

Avoid signalling at all

Hold it down continuously

Tap it quickly and lightly while still some distance away

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A commercial motor vehicle leased by an individual is exempt from hours-of-service regulations if the lease period is no longer than:

30 days

7 days

60 days

90 days

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Two- or three-axle commercial motor vehicles transporting which of the following are exempt?

Manufactured goods

Primary farm, forest, sea or lake products

Household furniture

Construction equipment

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In a day, a driver cannot drive more than:

13 hours

10 hours

14 hours

11 hours

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Commercial motor vehicles operated under the authority of which permits are exempt from hours-of-service regulations?

Temporary Road permits

Special Weight permits

In-Transit permits

Highway Overload permits

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When turning right near cyclists, what should you do?

Move into the bike lane without checking

Turn quickly without signalling

Signal and check mirrors and right blind spot so you do not cut off a cyclist

Assume cyclists will stop

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Which of the following vehicles are exempt from hours-of-service regulations?

Taxi cabs

Tow trucks

Rental cars

Courier vans

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The hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers of commercial motor vehicles with a gross weight or registered gross weight over:

4,500 kilograms

5,500 kilograms

10,000 kilograms

3,000 kilograms

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Commercial motor vehicles that do NOT have to comply with hours-of-service regulations must have a gross weight or registered gross weight of not more than:

5,000 kilograms

6,000 kilograms

3,500 kilograms

4,500 kilograms

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When must you stop relative to a bike box at an intersection?

Behind the bike box for a traffic signal

Inside the box if no cyclists are present

In front of the box

Anywhere, the box is only advisory

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In an alley dock backing from the driver’s side, what initial steering action should you take?

Turn the steering wheel to the right while backing slowly

Turn the wheel fully to the right and stop

Keep the wheel straight and back quickly

Turn the steering wheel to the left while backing slowly

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In a day, a driver must have at least how many hours off-duty?

8 hours

14 hours

10 hours

12 hours

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Commercial motor vehicles operated under dealer or service permits are exempt from hours-of-service regulations if they are:

Not transporting passengers or goods

Under 10,000 kilograms

Driven only by the owner

Used only at night

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These four duty status categories are used mainly to determine:

Fuel consumption limits

Minimum off-duty hours and maximum on-duty hours

Required vehicle inspections

Maximum speed of the vehicle

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