Chapter 3-2: Safe and responsible driving

The free Ontario bus driver practice test, focusing on the “Safe and Responsible Driving” chapter, is an essential tool for aspiring bus drivers.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 3-2: Safe and responsible driving

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Which of the following is a common cause of vehicle fires?

Clean battery terminals

Regular brake maintenance

Leaking fuel

Properly inflated tires

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What information must you provide to police or anyone whose vehicle has been damaged?

Only your phone number and licence plate

Your employer’s information only

Just your driver’s licence number

Your name and address, the registered owner’s name and address, vehicle plate and permit number, and the liability insurance card

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Except when passing, what minimum distance must be kept between buses travelling in the same direction on a highway outside a city, town or village?

90 metres (300 ft.)

60 metres (200 ft.)

120 metres (400 ft.)

30 metres (100 ft.)

4 / 30

You are overdriving your headlights when:

Your stopping distance is farther than you can see with your headlights

You use low beams in fog

You drive below the speed limit at night

You use high beams on a city street

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Which is an example of an urgent first-aid step you might take if trained?

Give the person food and water

Immediately remove all their clothing

Clear the person’s airway to restore breathing

Make them stand to check for balance

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If there is no danger of fire or explosion, what should you do with injured people at a collision?

Move them immediately to the side of the road

Sit them up and make them walk around

Transport them yourself to the hospital

Leave them where they are until trained medical help arrives

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Why is overdriving your headlights dangerous?

It damages your bulbs

It only wastes fuel

It increases tire wear

You may not have enough room to make a safe stop

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When driving through a construction zone, you should:

Use your horn to warn workers

Change lanes frequently to get ahead

Drive beside construction vehicles closely

Adjust your driving to suit the conditions and not change lanes

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A recommended place to stop when drowsy is:

A well-lit rest stop or truck stop on a busy road

The shoulder of a dark rural road

A private driveway without permission

The middle of an intersection

10 / 30

What is glare?

Only sunlight reflected off water

Dazzling light that makes it hard to see and be aware of others

The reflection of your dashboard lights

Any light from behind the vehicle

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If vehicles involved in a collision are driveable and no one is injured, what should you do?

Leave them where they stopped, even if blocking traffic

Move them as far off the road as possible

Wait for police before moving them at all

Push them into the nearest driveway without permission

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When passing road workers, surveyors, or roadside-assistance vehicles, you must:

Turn on high beams to be seen better

Maintain your speed and lane at all times

Stop beside them to ask questions

Slow down and pass with caution; move over a lane if safe

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A driving-performance sign of serious drowsiness is:

You are checking your mirrors frequently

You are signaling early

You are missing traffic lights and signals

You are driving under the speed limit

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If you are trained in first aid at a collision, how should you treat injuries?

Start with broken bones first, regardless of breathing

Only after police have arrived

In the order of urgency, within the level of your training

Only minor injuries, leaving serious ones to others

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When meeting oncoming vehicles with bright headlights at night, where should you look?

Up and beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights

Directly into the lights

At the centre line only

Down at your speedometer

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Regarding stimulants like caffeine when you are sleep-deprived:

Their effects wear off quickly and are not a substitute for sleep

They can safely replace sleep

They make you a safer driver than if you slept

They always keep you awake for hours

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At night or in rain, snow or fog, what is generally true about visibility?

Visibility is the same as in daytime

High beams let you see just as far as daylight

Visibility only decreases on unpaved roads

You cannot see as far ahead, even with headlights

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Lower speed limits in construction zones are posted to:

Reduce vehicle fuel efficiency

Increase travel time for drivers

Increase worker safety and reflect increased hazards

Test driver patience

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If damage from a collision is less than $2,000, what is still required by law?

You may leave without speaking to anyone

You must report it to the police immediately

You only need to tell your insurance company

You must exchange information with anyone whose vehicle has been damaged

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What can reflective road signs cause you to do at night if you are not careful?

Drive too slowly

Use only your parking lights

Turn off your headlights

Overdrive your headlights

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The only safe driver is:

A well-rested, alert driver

A driver using cruise control

A driver with a fast car

A very experienced driver

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What is the rule about loading a vehicle with respect to capacity?

Never load beyond its licensed capacity

You may exceed capacity on short trips

Capacity rules only apply on highways

You may exceed capacity by 10%

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Which vehicles are allowed to operate over seated capacity with no limit on standees?

Charter buses

Intercity coaches

School buses

City buses

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What should you do when driving at night, especially on unlit roads or when weather reduces visibility?

Slow down

Follow the vehicle ahead very closely

Turn off headlights to reduce glare

Speed up to get home faster

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After a collision, when should you contact your insurance company if you intend to make a claim?

Only after police contact them

Only if the other driver insists

Within 30 days, but not sooner

As soon as possible

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A lane-control sign of dangerous drowsiness is:

You slow smoothly before curves

You change lanes using your signals

You remain centered in your lane

Your vehicle drifts into the next lane and you have to jerk it back

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If you are not trained in first aid, what is one sensible action you can take for an injured person?

Cover the person with a jacket or blanket to reduce the effects of shock

Give them something to eat

Pull them out of the vehicle no matter what

Make them walk to keep them awake

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If you experience any serious drowsiness symptom, you should:

Pull off the road and park in a safe, secure place

Drive faster to arrive sooner

Open the window wider

Turn the radio up louder

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In construction zones you must:

Pass other vehicles quickly

Proceed with caution and obey all warning signs and traffic-control devices

Drive at normal highway speed

Ignore workers and focus only on signs

30 / 30

When must a collision be reported to the police if there are no injuries?

Only when more than one vehicle is involved

When damage to vehicles or property exceeds $2,000

Only if the vehicles cannot be driven

Only when a pedestrian is present

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This section covers important topics such as defensive driving techniques, hazard recognition, and proper decision-making in various traffic conditions. Test-takers learn how to maintain safe distances, manage speed, and stay alert to potential dangers on the road. The chapter also highlights the importance of obeying all traffic laws and managing distractions. Using this free practice test, candidates can improve their understanding, boost their confidence, and increase their chances of passing the official Ontario bus driver exam.