Chapter 3-3: Safe and responsible driving

Practicing with a free Ontario bus driver test, especially the “Safe and Responsible Driving” chapter, is vital for anyone aiming to become a licensed bus driver.

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

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In fog, which edge of the road is recommended as a guide?

The right edge of the road

The centre line

The painted median

The left edge of the road

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If visibility in fog is decreasing rapidly, what should you do?

Move off the road into a safe parking area to wait for the fog to lift

Sound your horn continuously and maintain speed

Stop on the travelled portion of the road

Turn on high beams and continue

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It is an offence in a construction zone to:

Change the radio station

Ask a worker for directions

Use low-beam headlights

Disobey STOP or SLOW signs displayed by a traffic-control person or firefighter

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If you are tempted to read while driving, you should:

Read it only at red lights

Place it on the steering wheel

Put reading material away

Keep it open on your lap

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When you see an animal on the road, you should:

Brake or slow down if you can without risking traffic behind you

Sound your horn and maintain speed

Speed up to get past quickly

Immediately swerve hard without checking

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A common source of distraction outside a commercial passenger vehicle or school bus is:

Seat belt reminders

The vehicle’s engine noise

Police activity, collisions, scenery, or road construction

Dashboard warning lights

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A legal consequence for speeding in a construction zone when workers are present is:

No penalty if traffic is light

Doubled fines

Only demerit points, no fine

Only a warning letter

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

Electrical shorts

Fresh engine oil

New windshield wipers

Clean air filters

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In case of a vehicle fire, what is the first thing you should do with passengers?

Remove passengers from the vehicle quickly and in an orderly manner

Move only the driver and leave others inside

Keep them seated until you extinguish the fire

Ask them to open all windows

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On country roads at night, when approaching a curve or hilltop, what should you do with your headlights?

Use only parking lights

Turn headlights off briefly

Keep high beams on at all times

Switch to low beams so you can see oncoming headlights and avoid blinding others

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In some parts of the province, you must be prepared to share the road with:

Only farm tractors

Only motorcycles

Only bicycles

Horse-drawn carriages

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When must you use low-beam headlights with respect to an oncoming vehicle?

Within 60 metres (200 ft.)

Within 300 metres (1,000 ft.)

Within 150 metres (500 ft.)

Only on unlit roads

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When pulling over for an emergency vehicle, you should:

Slam on the brakes without signaling

React quickly but calmly and use your signals

Turn off your lights and stop

Change lanes suddenly

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In daytime glare, what can help reduce its effect?

Use the sun visor or good-quality sunglasses

Close your eyes briefly

Turn on your high beams

Turn on interior dome lights

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What should you do about following distance when driving in fog?

Increase your following distance

Follow close enough to see the vehicle’s license plate clearly

Decrease your following distance

Keep the same distance as in clear weather

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Even where there are animal-crossing signs, animals:

May appear anywhere, so you must always be alert

Will only cross during the day

Will only cross in good weather

Will only cross at signed locations

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When you are hungry or thirsty while driving, you should:

Take a break from driving

Wait until you feel weak

Ignore it until the end of the trip

Eat and drink while steering

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At night, to help spot animals on the road, you should:

Use interior lights

Focus on your dashboard

Look well ahead and use your high beams where possible

Use only parking lights

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When you see or hear an approaching emergency vehicle with lights or siren on, you must:

Maintain speed and lane

Immediately slow down, move as far right as possible, and stop

Stop in the middle of your lane

Speed up to get ahead of it

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Which headlights should you use when driving in fog?

Parking lights only

High beams only

Low-beam headlights (and fog lights if equipped)

Hazard flashers only

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After removing passengers from a vehicle fire, what should you do next?

Have them help fight the fire

Send them back for their belongings

Direct passengers to a safe place

Ask them to stand close for warmth

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If there is no traffic and no danger of hitting anything, when avoiding an animal you should:

Steer around the animal while staying in control of your vehicle

Turn off your headlights

Close your eyes and hope to miss it

Drive onto the shoulder at full speed

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What is the best overall advice regarding driving in fog?

Drive faster to get through it

Follow the vehicle ahead closely

Use high beams to see better

Avoid driving in fog and delay your trip if there is a fog warning

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When following another vehicle at night, when should you use low beams?

When following within 60 metres (200 ft.)

Only when following within 30 metres (100 ft.)

Only on city streets

Only in construction zones

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Animal-crossing signs are posted to warn drivers of:

Pets in nearby houses

Birds flying overhead

Parks with ducks nearby

A known danger of moose, deer, or cattle stepping onto the road

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What should you do when you enter a tunnel on a bright day?

Open all windows and turn on hazard lights

Slow down, remove sunglasses, and turn on headlights

Turn off headlights to save power

Speed up and keep sunglasses on

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Emotional or complex conversations while driving should be:

Used to test multitasking skills

Encouraged to stay awake

Saved for highway driving only

Avoided because stress can affect driving performance

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What should every driver know about the fire extinguisher in their vehicle?

How much it cost

How to use it

Where to buy a new one

How to disassemble it

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When no one is directing traffic and your lane is blocked in a work zone, you should:

Force your way through first

Turn around immediately

Drive on the shoulder at high speed

Yield to the driver coming from the opposite direction

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All buses and school buses are required to carry which safety device?

A second steering wheel

A spare engine

An emergency tow rope

An adequate fire extinguisher

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This section covers defensive driving, hazard awareness, and responsible decision-making, preparing candidates for real-world scenarios. It teaches the importance of keeping a safe following distance, obeying traffic laws, and recognizing potential dangers such as pedestrians or cyclists. By using these free practice tests, aspiring drivers can assess their knowledge, identify areas for improvement, and gain confidence before the official exam. Ultimately, this preparation helps ensure safer roads and more responsible bus drivers across Ontario.