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

Only on city streets

Only when following within 30 metres (100 ft.)

Only in construction zones

When following within 60 metres (200 ft.)

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

Use only parking lights

Use interior lights

Look well ahead and use your high beams where possible

Focus on your dashboard

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

Only bicycles

Only motorcycles

Horse-drawn carriages

Only farm tractors

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

The left edge of the road

The painted median

The right edge of the road

The centre line

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It is an offence in a construction zone to:

Change the radio station

Use low-beam headlights

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

Ask a worker for directions

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

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

Speed up to get ahead of it

Maintain speed and lane

Stop in the middle of your lane

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

How to use it

How to disassemble it

How much it cost

Where to buy a new one

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

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

Keep high beams on at all times

Use only parking lights

Turn headlights off briefly

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Which headlights should you use when driving in fog?

High beams only

Parking lights 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?

Send them back for their belongings

Direct passengers to a safe place

Ask them to stand close for warmth

Have them help fight the fire

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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

Close your eyes and hope to miss it

Turn off your headlights

Drive onto the shoulder at full speed

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What is the best overall advice regarding driving in fog?

Use high beams to see better

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

Follow the vehicle ahead closely

Drive faster to get through it

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

A spare engine

An adequate fire extinguisher

An emergency tow rope

A second steering wheel

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

Place it on the steering wheel

Put reading material away

Read it only at red lights

Keep it open on your lap

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

Slow down, remove sunglasses, and turn on headlights

Open all windows and turn on hazard lights

Turn off headlights to save power

Speed up and keep sunglasses on

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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

Yield to the driver coming from the opposite direction

Drive on the shoulder at high speed

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Emotional or complex conversations while driving should be:

Avoided because stress can affect driving performance

Saved for highway driving only

Encouraged to stay awake

Used to test multitasking skills

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

Turn on high beams and continue

Stop on the travelled portion of the road

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

Sound your horn continuously and maintain speed

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

Only demerit points, no fine

No penalty if traffic is light

Doubled fines

Only a warning letter

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

Move only the driver and leave others inside

Keep them seated until you extinguish the fire

Ask them to open all windows

Remove passengers from the vehicle quickly and in an orderly manner

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

Seat belt reminders

Dashboard warning lights

The vehicle’s engine noise

Police activity, collisions, scenery, or road construction

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

Speed up to get past quickly

Sound your horn and maintain speed

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

Immediately swerve hard without checking

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

Take a break from driving

Ignore it until the end of the trip

Eat and drink while steering

Wait until you feel weak

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When pulling over for an emergency vehicle, you should:

React quickly but calmly and use your signals

Slam on the brakes without signaling

Change lanes suddenly

Turn off your lights and stop

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

New windshield wipers

Fresh engine oil

Clean air filters

Electrical shorts

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In daytime glare, what can help reduce its effect?

Turn on interior dome lights

Use the sun visor or good-quality sunglasses

Turn on your high beams

Close your eyes briefly

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Animal-crossing signs are posted to warn drivers of:

Pets in nearby houses

Parks with ducks nearby

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

Birds flying overhead

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

Within 150 metres (500 ft.)

Only on unlit roads

Within 300 metres (1,000 ft.)

Within 60 metres (200 ft.)

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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.