Chapter 3-1: Safe and responsible driving

The Ontario bus driver practice test, specifically the “Safe and Responsible Driving” chapter, is a crucial resource for those preparing to obtain a bus driver’s license.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 3-1: Safe and responsible driving

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A sign that you may be dangerously drowsy is:

You need to change the radio station

You feel like speeding

You yawn frequently

You tap your fingers on the steering wheel

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A key reason drowsy driving is dangerous is that:

Vehicles use more fuel

Drivers have slower reaction time and are less alert

Tires wear out faster

Seat belts don’t work properly

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When a vehicle at a collision scene is on fire, what should you do first?

Try to put out the fire before helping passengers

Open the hood to check the source of the fire

Ignore the fire and wait for firefighters

Get the people out and move everyone well away from the vehicle

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In bad weather, what should drivers do?

Turn on interior lights

Adjust driving habits and take extra care

Maintain the same speed as in good weather

Use high beams at all times

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Scientific research shows that when you are drowsy:

You can stay awake by opening a window

You can fall asleep without being aware of it

You can stay awake by turning on the radio

You will always notice before you fall asleep

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Collisions involving drowsiness most often occur:

Only during rush hour

Between 6 a.m.–10 a.m. and 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Between 2 a.m.–6 a.m. and 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Only on weekends

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One warning sign of serious drowsiness is:

Difficulty keeping your eyes open

Seeing more glare at night

Hearing more road noise

Sweaty hands on the wheel

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When must you report a collision to the police by law?

Only if more than two vehicles are involved

When any scratch or dent occurs

When there are injuries or damage to vehicles or other property exceeding $2,000

Only when someone is injured, regardless of damage

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Why should no one smoke or light matches at the scene of a collision?

There may be a fuel leak that could ignite

It distracts other drivers

It is against traffic laws to smoke near roads

Smoke makes it hard for police to see

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How should you approach narrow or rough roads, sharp turns, narrow bridges or severe dust?

By driving in the centre of the road

By using high beams and horn continuously

By thinking ahead and slowing down

By speeding up to get through quickly

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A mental sign of dangerous drowsiness is:

You remember every sign you pass

You feel too alert to relax

Your mind keeps wandering and you can’t concentrate

You notice extra details around you

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On icy roads, a vehicle with manual transmission may start easier if you:

Use first gear and high engine revs

Place the gear selector in second gear

Use the parking brake while accelerating hard

Turn off traction completely

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What is every driver involved in a collision legally required to do?

Stay at the scene or return immediately and give all possible assistance

Call a tow truck and then leave

Leave the scene if the damage looks minor

Move on quickly to avoid blocking traffic

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Passengers must not be allowed to do what with respect to the driver?

Obstruct the driver’s vision to the front, sides or rear

Speak to the driver at any time

Open windows for ventilation

Use seatbelts in the front seat

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Noise, worries and other distractions have what effect on driving?

They slow down a driver’s ability to react

They only affect new drivers

They improve driver alertness

They have no effect if you’re an experienced driver

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What should you do with doors when the vehicle is moving?

Leave the driver’s door slightly open

Lock only the rear doors

Secure only the trunk

Close and secure all doors

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Who should be allowed to sit in the driver’s seat or operate the vehicle controls?

Only an authorized person

Any licensed passenger

Any person in an emergency

Any adult passenger

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Starting and stopping a vehicle should be done in what manner?

Smoothly and gradually

By coasting in neutral

As quickly as possible

With frequent hard braking

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In a collision with injuries and possible fuel leaks, what is one of the first actions you should take?

Move injured people immediately, regardless of risk

Allow people to smoke if they are stressed

Leave all engines running for heat

Turn off all engines and turn on emergency flashers

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A symptom that your drowsiness is serious is:

Your hands feel cold

You feel hungry

Your head keeps tilting forward despite efforts to stay focused

You need to adjust the seat

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When starting on an upgrade with a manual (standard) transmission, what should you use to prevent rolling back?

Only the clutch

The hand brake

Only the accelerator

The emergency flashers

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If you cannot find and repair the trouble after a breakdown on the highway, what should you do?

Leave the vehicle unlocked and unattended

Start walking to the nearest town alone

Remain with the vehicle and ask a responsible person to find help

Push the vehicle down the road by yourself

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How far in front of and behind a stalled vehicle should flares or portable reflectors be placed?

Approximately 30 metres (100 ft) in front and 30 metres (100 ft) to the rear

Directly beside each wheel of the vehicle

Only behind the vehicle, 5 metres away

Approximately 10 metres in front and 50 metres to the rear

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What driving habit helps eliminate the need for sudden stops?

Frequently changing lanes

Following closely to other vehicles

Thinking ahead and planning your actions

Driving as fast as conditions allow

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A group at greater risk for drowsy-driving collisions is:

Shift workers

Bicycle commuters

People who only drive in the city

Weekend drivers only

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Drowsy drivers are as impaired as:

Drivers using hands-free phones

Elderly drivers

Drunk drivers

New drivers

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A memory-related sign of drowsiness is:

You remember each traffic light color

You can’t remember details about the last few kilometres travelled

You recall every vehicle you passed

You remember the last few hours very clearly

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If your vehicle stalls or breaks down on the highway, what is the first thing you should do to protect passengers and other motorists?

Stand behind the vehicle to direct traffic

Leave the vehicle in the lane with hazard lights only

Stop as far off the roadway as possible

Immediately get out and walk to the nearest exit

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What does St. John Ambulance recommend all drivers carry in their vehicles?

A blanket and a flashlight only

A spare tire and jack only

A fire extinguisher only

A well-stocked first-aid kit and knowledge of how to use it

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Flares or reflectors around a stalled or broken-down vehicle must be visible from what distance in each direction?

300 metres (1,000 ft)

50 metres (165 ft)

25 metres (82 ft)

150 metres (500 ft)

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This section focuses on the key principles of defensive driving, hazard awareness, and proper responses to emergency situations. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe following distance, obeying speed limits, and being alert to the actions of other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. Drivers are also tested on their knowledge of distraction management, fatigue prevention, and the legal requirements related to alcohol and drug use. Mastering this chapter ensures not only success on the exam but also contributes to safer roads and more responsible bus operation across Ontario.