Chapter 7: Other ways to lose your licence

The Ontario bus driver practice test includes a crucial chapter titled “Other Ways to Lose Your Licence.” This section educates bus drivers about situations beyond traffic violations that can result in license suspension or revocation.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 7: Other ways to lose your licence

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In Canada, what is driving when your ability is impaired by alcohol or a drug considered?

A crime

A minor traffic infraction only

A recommendation issue

A provincial by-law violation only

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Which of the following is a possible dangerous effect of some medicines related to driving?

Dizziness, blurred vision, nausea or drowsiness

Stronger night vision

Improved reaction time

Guaranteed alertness

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To whom do doctors report medical information that may affect a person’s ability to drive?

Local police service

Insurance providers

Ministry of Transportation

The patient’s family

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What online resource is mentioned for more information on impaired driving measures in Ontario?

A social media page

The Ministry of Transportation website

A federal tax website

A private driving blog

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Which of the following substances, when present in your system while driving, can result in serious consequences?

Illegal drugs, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and alcohol

Only herbal teas

Only caffeine

Only nicotine

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Does your vehicle need to be moving for you to be charged with impaired driving?

No, you can be charged if impaired behind the wheel even if not moving

Yes, it must be moving above 10 km/h

Yes, it must be moving at highway speed

Only if you are involved in a collision

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Which of these can police require in an impaired driving investigation?

Only a vision test

A drug recognition evaluation

Only a written statement

A financial background check

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What is the safest action before driving if you are unsure how a medicine might affect you?

Only ask a friend’s opinion

Try driving slowly to test its effects

Assume all medicines are safe for driving

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before you drive

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Why should you read the information on the package of any over-the-counter medicine you take before driving?

Because stimulants, diet pills, tranquillizers, sedatives, allergy and cold remedies may affect driving

Only to know the expiry date

Only to check the price

Only to see the brand name

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How can combining drugs and alcohol affect you?

They can have dangerous effects, even several days after taking the drug

They have no combined effect if taken in small amounts

They always cancel each other out

They always make you more alert

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At a roadside stop, what might you be told to do regarding alcohol testing?

Blow into a roadside screening device

Take an online alcohol quiz

Submit only to a written questionnaire

Undergo a lengthy hospital test

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For which types of vehicles do commercial drivers face zero-tolerance sanctions for drugs and alcohol?

Only motorcycles

Only personal passenger cars

Only vehicles under 4,500 kg

Vehicles requiring a class A-F licence, CVOR vehicles, and road-building machines

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What can you face if police determine you are impaired by any substance, including legal medications?

A requirement to attend a free information session only

A mandatory letter of apology

Severe consequences including potential criminal charges and jail time

A small on-the-spot fine only

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What happens if you fail or refuse to comply with police demands for samples or tests related to impairment?

You will only receive a warning

You will only be fined under municipal by-laws

You will be charged under the Criminal Code

Nothing will happen if you are polite

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What kinds of drugs can impair driving and lead to Criminal Code or Highway Traffic Act sanctions?

Cannabis, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications

Only illegal street drugs

Only strong prescription narcotics

Only cannabis products

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What must the presence of alcohol or drugs be for commercial vehicle drivers under zero tolerance?

It does not matter if the trip is short

It must be below a criminal limit

It can be moderate if not impaired

There must be no presence of alcohol or drugs in their system

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What should you do if you use prescription medicines or get allergy shots and plan to drive?

Ask your doctor about side effects that could affect driving

Take less of the medicine so you can drive

Only read online reviews of the medicine

Assume they are always safe to use while driving

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Which of the following is one of the possible demands police can make in suspected drug or alcohol impairment?

Perform standardized field sobriety tests

Call a family member to confirm sobriety

Take an online course

Provide a hair sample only

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What is the legal blood alcohol requirement for drivers who are 21 years of age and under?

It can be up to half the adult limit

It can be up to the standard legal limit for adults

It is not regulated

Blood alcohol level must be zero

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What may police ask you to perform at the roadside besides blowing into a machine?

Physical co-ordination tests

A written driving test

A vehicle maintenance check

An eyesight chart test only

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Which bodily samples can police require for screening related to impairment?

Sweat only

Saliva only, but not blood or urine

Hair only

Oral fluid, urine, or blood

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Who is subject to zero-tolerance rules for drugs and alcohol when driving certain vehicles?

Only taxi drivers

All bicycle riders

Commercial vehicle drivers (classes A to F)

Only G2 drivers

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What can police do to determine if alcohol or drug testing is required?

Only test drivers who admit to drinking

Only test drivers involved in a collision

Only test drivers at night

Stop any driver and conduct roadside spot checks

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What can happen to your driver’s licence if you have a medical condition that may impact safe driving?

Nothing will happen unless you cause a collision

It will automatically be renewed

It will be permanently cancelled

It may be suspended until new medical evidence shows no safety risk

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Which laws can apply to drivers impaired by alcohol or a drug?

Only municipal by-laws

Only insurance policies

Only workplace safety rules

Both the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

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What must doctors do if a patient 16 or older has a condition that may affect safe driving?

Inform the insurance company

Report the patient to the police

Tell the patient to stop driving but take no further action

Report the patient’s name and address to the Ministry of Transportation

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If you cannot give a breath sample or it is impractical to obtain one, what can a police officer require instead?

A hair sample

A fingerprint sample

A blood sample

A DNA cheek swab

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In circumstances involving possible impairment by a drug or a combination of alcohol and a drug, what can police require a driver to do?

Only show their licence

Provide breath samples

Only step out of the vehicle

Simply promise not to drive again that day

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What happens if you fail, are unable, or refuse to provide a breath sample or perform physical co-ordination tests?

You will be charged under the Criminal Code

You will be asked to try again later with no consequences

You will only get a written warning

Your car will be washed and returned

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What are possible consequences if a commercial driver has alcohol or a drug in their system?

Vehicle impoundment but no suspension

Mandatory driving lessons only

A written warning only

Licence suspensions and administrative monetary penalties

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Examples include accumulating too many demerit points, failing to pay fines or child support, and medical conditions that make driving unsafe. Additionally, convictions for serious criminal offences, such as impaired driving or dangerous driving, can also lead to a loss of driving privileges. Understanding these rules is essential for bus drivers, as their licence is not only required for employment but also a responsibility for public safety. Reviewing this chapter helps applicants stay informed and avoid costly mistakes in their professional driving careers.