Chapter 2-4: Driving a bus

Free Ontario bus driver practice test questions from the “Driving a Bus” section are invaluable for test preparation.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 2-4: Driving a bus

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When you see a slow-moving vehicle sign on farm machinery, what should you do?

Sound your horn continuously

Drive closely behind to encourage them to speed up

Slow down, be cautious, stay well back, and do not pass until it is safe

Immediately pass the vehicle

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Travelling as a co-driver (not in a sleeper berth) is considered:

Off-duty time

Sleeper-berth time

Exempt time

On-duty time, other than time spent driving

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After at least eight consecutive hours off-duty, a driver cannot drive after how many hours have elapsed (on-duty and off-duty combined)?

18 hours

14 hours

20 hours

16 hours

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The operator must designate which of the following for the driver to follow?

A daily mileage target

A fixed route

A cycle (seven-day or 14-day)

A refuelling schedule

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Inspecting, cleaning or repairing your vehicle is considered:

On-duty time, other than time spent driving

Off-duty time

Sleeper-berth time

Exempt time

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Time spent in a sleeper berth is categorized as:

Unrecorded time

Driving time

Off-duty time spent in a sleeper berth

On-duty time spent not driving

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If the bus shifts left or right while straight backing, what should you do?

Turn the wheel fully in one direction

Stop and pull forward out of the space completely

Align the vehicle accordingly

Ignore the shift and continue

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Buses are exempt from the hours-of-service rules when they are used for:

Paid charter tours

Scheduled intercity passenger service

School contract runs

Personal purposes without compensation

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Which of the following is one of the four duty status categories?

Off-duty time, other than time spent in a sleeper berth

Meal-time driving only

Break time, other than lunch

Refuelling time only

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When backing, what should you remember about your mirrors and blind spots?

Use both rearview mirrors and remember the limited vision and rear blind spot

Blind spots do not matter at low speeds

Rely mainly on looking over your shoulder

Use only the driver’s side mirror

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Ambulances, fire apparatus, hearses or casket wagons are:

Always required to keep daily logs

Required to follow the 14-day cycle only

Exempt from hours-of-service regulations

Only exempt at night

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Why must drivers of hybrid vehicles be especially cautious near vision-impaired pedestrians?

Hybrids have no horns

Hybrids are always faster than other vehicles

Hybrids make little or no discernible noise when slowing or stopping

Hybrids must drive on sidewalks

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How should you position the bus for straight backing?

Pull at an angle and turn the wheels sharply

Pull ahead and line the bus with the direction you want it to take, with wheels straight and centred

Park beside the space and back diagonally

Start from a turn with wheels already turned

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Actively driving a commercial motor vehicle is classified as:

Sleeper-berth time

Off-duty time

Break-time not counted

On-duty time spent driving

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What sign must farm machinery display on the road?

A blue flashing light

A black and white speed sign

An orange and red slow-moving vehicle sign on the rear

A large reflective triangle on the front only

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Municipal buses are exempt from hours-of-service regulations when:

Used for private events

Operated as part of a public transit service

Used for charter trips

Used for school trips

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After at least eight consecutive hours off-duty, a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for:

14 hours

16 hours

10 hours

12 hours

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Vehicles engaged in which activity are exempt from hours-of-service regulations?

Providing tourist services

Training new drivers

Moving household goods

Providing relief in emergencies

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After at least eight consecutive hours off-duty, a driver cannot drive more than:

13 hours

16 hours

14 hours

10 hours

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Why do seniors and pedestrians with disabilities need extra caution and courtesy from drivers?

They wear special reflective clothing

They are not allowed to cross at intersections

They may be slow in crossing the road

They always have right-of-way regardless of signals

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What is the easiest and safest backing manoeuvre?

Offset backing

Alley dock backing

Parallel backing

Straight backing

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How fast do most tractors and combines travel when towing implements or wagons?

At normal highway speeds

At walking speed only

Exactly 60 km/h

Less than 40 km/h

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Why should you drive slowly and cautiously in school zones and residential areas?

Children may suddenly dart out or cross without checking for traffic

Speed limits are only suggestions there

Only because of speed bumps

There are fewer police patrols

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People using mobility devices (motorized wheelchairs and medical scooters) are treated the same as whom?

Motorcyclists

Cyclists

Pedestrians

Drivers of slow-moving vehicles

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If there is no sidewalk, where should people using mobility devices travel?

On the centre line

Along the left shoulder of the roadway facing oncoming traffic

In the middle of the lane

Along the right shoulder with traffic

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What does the slow-moving vehicle sign warn other drivers?

That the vehicle is oversized but fast

That the vehicle is travelling at 40 km/h or less

That the vehicle is stopped

That the vehicle has the right-of-way

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In a day, a driver cannot drive after being on-duty for more than:

13 hours

10 hours

16 hours

14 hours

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Vehicles used by which of the following are exempt from hours-of-service requirements?

Taxi drivers

Police officers

Driving instructors

Security guards

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When straight backing, how should you move the vehicle?

Back quickly to reduce time in reverse

Back only while looking out the side window

Back slowly while watching both mirrors

Back without using mirrors

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How do some pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired travel safely?

Only accompanied by a police escort

By using a white cane or guide dog

Only by using taxis

By wearing bright clothes

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These questions focus on essential topics like safe driving techniques, handling large vehicles, making proper stops, and ensuring passenger safety. Practicing with these sample questions helps you understand Ontario traffic laws and the specific responsibilities of bus drivers. The practice questions closely resemble those on the real exam, allowing you to become familiar with the test format and pinpoint areas for improvement. Using free practice resources is an effective way to boost your knowledge, confidence, and readiness for the Ontario bus driver test.