Chapter 2-4: Driving a bus

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

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

Used for private events

Used for charter trips

Operated as part of a public transit service

Used for school trips

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

At normal highway speeds

Less than 40 km/h

Exactly 60 km/h

At walking speed only

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

Training new drivers

Providing relief in emergencies

Providing tourist services

Moving household goods

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

They are not allowed to cross at intersections

They wear special reflective clothing

They always have right-of-way regardless of signals

They may be slow in crossing the road

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

Personal purposes without compensation

Scheduled intercity passenger service

School contract runs

Paid charter tours

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

That the vehicle is oversized but fast

That the vehicle has the right-of-way

That the vehicle is stopped

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

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

Motorcyclists

Cyclists

Drivers of slow-moving vehicles

Pedestrians

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Inspecting, cleaning or repairing your vehicle is considered:

On-duty time, other than time spent driving

Exempt time

Off-duty time

Sleeper-berth time

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

Stop and pull forward out of the space completely

Turn the wheel fully in one direction

Ignore the shift and continue

Align the vehicle accordingly

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What sign must farm machinery display on the road?

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

A blue flashing light

A large reflective triangle on the front only

A black and white speed sign

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

Along the right shoulder with traffic

In the middle of the lane

Along the left shoulder of the roadway facing oncoming traffic

On the centre line

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When straight backing, how should you move the vehicle?

Back quickly to reduce time in reverse

Back slowly while watching both mirrors

Back without using mirrors

Back only while looking out the side window

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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

12 hours

10 hours

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Time spent in a sleeper berth is categorized as:

Off-duty time spent in a sleeper berth

On-duty time spent not driving

Unrecorded time

Driving time

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

On-duty time, other than time spent driving

Exempt time

Off-duty time

Sleeper-berth time

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

10 hours

13 hours

16 hours

14 hours

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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

By wearing bright clothes

Only by using taxis

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

A daily mileage target

A refuelling schedule

A fixed route

A cycle (seven-day or 14-day)

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

16 hours

14 hours

10 hours

13 hours

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How should you position the bus for straight backing?

Start from a turn with wheels already turned

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

Pull at an angle and turn the wheels sharply

Park beside the space and back diagonally

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

Hybrids make little or no discernible noise when slowing or stopping

Hybrids are always faster than other vehicles

Hybrids must drive on sidewalks

Hybrids have no horns

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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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What is the easiest and safest backing manoeuvre?

Alley dock backing

Offset backing

Parallel backing

Straight backing

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Actively driving a commercial motor vehicle is classified as:

Break-time not counted

On-duty time spent driving

Off-duty time

Sleeper-berth time

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

Security guards

Taxi drivers

Police officers

Driving instructors

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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

Immediately pass the vehicle

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

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Ambulances, fire apparatus, hearses or casket wagons are:

Always required to keep daily logs

Only exempt at night

Required to follow the 14-day cycle only

Exempt from hours-of-service regulations

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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)?

20 hours

16 hours

18 hours

14 hours

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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

Break time, other than lunch

Meal-time driving only

Refuelling time only

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

There are fewer police patrols

Children may suddenly dart out or cross without checking for traffic

Only because of speed bumps

Speed limits are only suggestions there

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