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 straight backing, how should you move the vehicle?

Back without using mirrors

Back slowly while watching both mirrors

Back only while looking out the side window

Back quickly to reduce time in reverse

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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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Time spent in a sleeper berth is categorized as:

Unrecorded time

On-duty time spent not driving

Off-duty time spent in a sleeper berth

Driving time

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

Hybrids must drive on sidewalks

Hybrids are always faster than other vehicles

Hybrids have no horns

Hybrids make little or no discernible noise when slowing or stopping

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

Use only the driver’s side mirror

Rely mainly on looking over your shoulder

Blind spots do not matter at low speeds

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

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

Scheduled intercity passenger service

Paid charter tours

Personal purposes without compensation

School contract runs

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

13 hours

14 hours

10 hours

16 hours

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

12 hours

16 hours

10 hours

14 hours

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Inspecting, cleaning or repairing your vehicle is considered:

Off-duty time

Exempt time

On-duty time, other than time spent driving

Sleeper-berth time

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

There are fewer police patrols

Speed limits are only suggestions there

Only because of speed bumps

Children may suddenly dart out or cross without checking for traffic

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

They may be slow in crossing the road

They wear special reflective clothing

They are not allowed to cross at intersections

They always have right-of-way regardless of signals

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How should you position the bus for straight backing?

Park beside the space and back diagonally

Start from a turn with wheels already turned

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

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

A fixed route

A cycle (seven-day or 14-day)

A daily mileage target

A refuelling schedule

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

Sound your horn continuously

Immediately pass the vehicle

Drive closely behind to encourage them to speed up

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

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What is the easiest and safest backing manoeuvre?

Offset backing

Parallel backing

Alley dock backing

Straight backing

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

Only by using taxis

By wearing bright clothes

Only accompanied by a police escort

By using a white cane or guide dog

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

Training new drivers

Providing tourist services

Moving household goods

Providing relief in emergencies

21 / 30

Actively driving a commercial motor vehicle is classified as:

Off-duty time

On-duty time spent driving

Break-time not counted

Sleeper-berth time

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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

16 hours

14 hours

20 hours

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

Off-duty time

Exempt time

Sleeper-berth time

On-duty time, other than time spent driving

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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

Align the vehicle accordingly

Turn the wheel fully in one direction

Ignore the shift and continue

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

Pedestrians

Motorcyclists

Drivers of slow-moving vehicles

Cyclists

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

Less than 40 km/h

At normal highway speeds

Exactly 60 km/h

At walking speed only

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What sign must farm machinery display on the road?

A large reflective triangle on the front only

A blue flashing light

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

A black and white speed sign

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

13 hours

10 hours

16 hours

14 hours

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

Refuelling time only

Break time, other than lunch

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

Meal-time driving only

30 / 30

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 travelling at 40 km/h or less

That the vehicle is stopped

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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.