Chapter 2-5: Driving a bus

Free Ontario bus driver practice test questions from the “Driving a Bus” module are essential for anyone preparing for the licensing exam.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 2-5: Driving a bus

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To start a new cycle when currently on the 14-day cycle, a driver must take how many consecutive hours off-duty?

36 consecutive hours

48 consecutive hours

60 consecutive hours

72 consecutive hours

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In driver’s side offset backing, what do you do first?

Turn the steering wheel to the right while going forward

Start by backing at an angle

Drive straight forward until the vehicle is in a straight line

Immediately turn left while moving backward

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Where should a guide stand when helping you back?

Next to the front bumper

On the opposite side of the street

In a position to see you and the area to the rear of the vehicle clearly

Directly behind the vehicle, out of sight

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At an intersection with stop signs at all corners, who has the right-of-way?

The largest vehicle

The fastest vehicle

The vehicle turning left

The first vehicle to come to a complete stop

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During driver’s side offset backing, how do you use the mirrors?

Ignore mirrors and look only out the window

Watch the mirrors to frame the destination parking spot

Use only the right mirror

Use mirrors only at the end of the manoeuvre

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If two vehicles stop at an all-way stop at the same time, who must yield?

The vehicle intending to go straight must yield

The smaller vehicle must yield

The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left

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In offset backing, what do you do when the rear of the bus is aligned with the centre of the parking spot?

Turn the wheel left and go forward

Stop and turn the wheel to the right as far as possible, then continue backing

Stop completely and pull forward out

Apply the parking brake and exit the vehicle

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How many hours on-duty are allowed in any period of seven consecutive days before a driver cannot drive?

70 hours

90 hours

80 hours

60 hours

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In driver’s side offset backing, after moving forward straight, what is your next steering action?

Turn full right and accelerate

Turn the wheel all the way to the left, angling the bus toward the destination

Keep the wheel straight and stop

Turn the wheel slightly to the right

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What is the role of a responsible guide during backing?

Control the steering wheel for you

Stand behind the vehicle and push it

Watch the backing area and your blind-spot zone, and warn you of hazards

Sit in the passenger seat and give directions

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Which of the following must be included in the daily log?

The driver’s salary

The driver’s name

The driver’s age

The driver’s licence class only

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If your vehicle begins to skid, how should you respond?

Apply more brake pressure

Shift to neutral and close your eyes

Turn the steering wheel opposite to the skid and brake harder

Release the brakes, look and steer in the direction you want to go

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When should you turn off the retarder using the master on-off switch?

During wet, slippery, or icy road conditions

During dry highway driving

Only when the vehicle is parked

Only when going uphill

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On any day, all drivers must have a period of at least 24 consecutive hours off-duty in the preceding:

7 days

30 days

14 days

10 days

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

Only yield to other vehicles, not pedestrians

Wait for approaching traffic to pass or turn and for pedestrians to cross

Turn as soon as you signal

Turn before oncoming traffic if you are in a hurry

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A driver may only switch the cycle they are on if they:

Start a new cycle

Change vehicles

Change employers

Notify the police

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Do backup alarm devices remove the driver’s responsibility when reversing?

Yes, they fully replace the need for visual checks

Yes, as long as they are functioning

Only in daylight conditions

No, they do not absolve the driver’s responsibility

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What does a yield sign require you to do?

Stop completely every time

Slow down or stop if necessary and yield to traffic in the intersection or on the intersecting road

Speed up to merge quickly

Ignore it if traffic seems light

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If a retarder causes wheel lock-up or a spin, what should the driver do?

Immediately turn off the retarder to let the drive wheels roll freely and regain steering control

Apply more retarder

Increase speed to straighten out

Apply full service brakes and hold

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At an intersection without signs or lights, to whom must you yield the right-of-way?

Any vehicle approaching from the left

Only larger vehicles

Any vehicle approaching from the right

Only emergency vehicles

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Under the 14-day cycle, a driver must not drive after accumulating how many hours on-duty without taking 24 consecutive hours off-duty?

80 hours

70 hours

60 hours

90 hours

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If hydraulic brakes without power assist show a steady pedal drop when applied and held, what should you do?

Add brake fluid and keep driving

Pump the brakes until the drop stops

Continue driving at a slower speed

Take the vehicle out of service and have the system professionally inspected

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How many hours on-duty are allowed in any period of 14 consecutive days before a driver cannot drive (under the 14-day cycle)?

90 hours

120 hours

140 hours

100 hours

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To start a new cycle when currently on the seven-day cycle, a driver must take how many consecutive hours off-duty?

60 consecutive hours

36 consecutive hours

48 consecutive hours

24 consecutive hours

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Offset backing can be performed in which two ways?

High-speed and low-speed

Front offset and rear offset

With trailer and without trailer

Driver side (left) and passenger side (right)

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The daily log must show the name of:

The driver’s family members

Any co-drivers, if any

The previous vehicle owner

The fuel supplier

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On wet or slippery surfaces or on curves, how should you brake?

Brake hard at the last moment

Rely only on the retarder

Brake gently and avoid late or over-braking to prevent skidding

Do not brake at all

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A daily log can be:

Only electronic

Verbal and not recorded

Handwritten, computer-generated or made by means of a recording device

Only handwritten

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What is a key danger of using a retarder on slippery surfaces?

It turns off the service brakes

It can cause loss of control and a collision because it applies braking only to the drive axle

It uses too much fuel

It reduces engine noise excessively

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After positioning the rear to enter the parking spot during offset backing, what is your next step?

Turn the wheels fully left and accelerate

Straighten the wheels and slowly back toward the destination while looking in both mirrors

Stop and wait for instructions

Turn off the engine and coast back

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This module covers critical topics such as safe maneuvering, proper use of mirrors, defensive driving, and ensuring passenger safety. Practicing these questions helps you understand what to expect on the actual test and highlights areas needing more study. The questions are designed to reflect real-life scenarios you may encounter while driving a bus in Ontario. By regularly using these free practice questions, you can build confidence, reinforce your knowledge, and improve your chances of passing the Ontario bus driver exam.