Chapter 1: School bus licence

In Ontario, driving a school bus requires a special licence, either a Class B or a Class E. Applicants must already hold a valid G-class driver’s licence and meet specific medical and vision standards.

Ontario School Bus Test - Chapter 1: School bus licence

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How long is an MTO-approved school-bus driver improvement course certificate valid?

Five years

Two years

One year

Ten years

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According to the definitions, a bus is:

A motor vehicle designed for carrying 10 or more passengers and used for the transportation of people

Any motor vehicle carrying more than four passengers

Any commercial vehicle with more than two axles

Any vehicle painted chrome yellow

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To qualify for a class B or E driver’s licence, you must be at least:

19 years of age

21 years of age

18 years of age

25 years of age

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Within the preceding five years, an applicant must not have been convicted of two or more Criminal Code offences:

Related only to tax evasion

Committed at home and unrelated to driving

Committed on different dates by means of a motor vehicle or while driving or having care and control of a motor vehicle

Related only to noise by-laws

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Which of the following knowledge or skills is specifically required for class B or E applicants?

Knowledge of air traffic control rules

Knowledge of motorcycle engine repair

Knowledge of marine navigation

Knowledge of bus equipment maintenance and passenger safety and control

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How often must drivers aged 65 and older submit a medical report?

Every three years

Only once, when they turn 65

Every year

Every five years

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What type of course must an applicant successfully complete for a class B or E licence?

A winter driving course

A school-bus driver improvement course approved by MTO

A motorcycle safety course

A defensive driving course for cars

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What is a median strip?

A physical barrier such as a raised, lowered, earth, or paved strip constructed to separate traffic travelling in different directions

A special bus-only lane

A painted centerline on a two-lane road

A parking lane beside the curb

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Within the preceding five years, a class B or E licence applicant must not have been convicted under which federal drug legislation sections?

Only provincial liquor licence regulations

Any section of the Food and Drugs Act only

Section 4 or 5 of the Narcotic Control Act of Canada

Only municipal bylaws on smoking

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Can vehicles cross over a median strip?

Yes, if traffic is light

Yes, with hazard lights on

No, vehicles cannot cross over a median strip

Yes, but only when turning left

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Which words must be displayed on the rear of a school bus in addition to “School Bus”?

“Do not pass when signals flashing.”

“Children on board.”

“Authorized use only.”

“Maximum speed 80 km/h.”

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To qualify for a class B or E licence, an applicant must not have accumulated more than how many demerit points on their driving record?

Eight

Six

Ten

Four

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If your licence is conditional on wearing corrective lenses, you must:

Wear them only at night

Wear them only on highways

Wear them only for road tests

Always wear them while driving

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A class E licence is required to drive which type of school-purposes bus?

Only buses used for adult transportation

Any bus with 30 or more seats

A bus having seats for more than 24 passengers

A bus having seats for not more than 24 passengers

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Within the preceding 12 months, an applicant for a class B or E licence must not have had a suspension resulting from which of the following?

Expired driver’s licence due to non-payment of fees

Failure to renew a licence plate sticker on time

Parking tickets in a school zone

Driving under suspension, speeding over 50 km/h above the limit, careless driving, racing, leaving the scene of an accident, certain Criminal Code offences, or flight from police

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A school-purposes bus includes:

Only buses used for sports trips

Any bus that occasionally passes a school

Only buses owned directly by a school board

A school bus or a bus operated under contract with a school board for transporting adults with developmental disabilities or children

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Which words must be displayed on the front and rear of a school bus?

“Passenger Vehicle”

“Official Bus”

“School Bus”

“Caution: Children”

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How often must drivers under the age of 46 submit a medical report?

Every two years

Every year

Every five years

Every three years

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A school bus must be painted what colour?

White with yellow stripes

Dark blue

Bright red

Chrome yellow

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What medical document must you provide when applying for a class B or E licence in Ontario?

A personal health journal

A completed ministry medical certificate

A fitness club membership card

A written note from your employer

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Before applying for a class B or E licence, you must hold at minimum which valid licence?

An Ontario class G or higher licence or equivalent issued in a province or territory of Canada

Any out-of-country licence with no restrictions

An international driving permit only

An Ontario class M licence

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What maximum number of demerit points may a holder of a class B or E driver’s licence accumulate?

Twelve

Ten

Eight

Six

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The term “highway” includes which of the following?

Only municipal streets within a city

Only roads with posted speed limits above 80 km/h

Only controlled-access freeways

Any public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle used by the public for vehicles

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As part of the MTO driver examination for class B or E, applicants must pass:

A physical fitness obstacle course

A typing speed test

A written essay on safety

A vision screening, knowledge test and a driving test in a bus of appropriate size

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The term “roadway” refers to:

The part of the highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for traffic, not including the shoulder

Only the lanes reserved for buses

The shoulder and ditch beside the pavement

Any paved area including sidewalks

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A school-purposes vehicle includes a van or station wagon used to transport:

Six or more adults with a developmental disability, six or more children, or a combination of six or more of these persons

Any number of passengers to a sporting event

Only teachers and staff

Only children under 12 years old

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Which type of offences within the preceding five years will disqualify an applicant from holding a class B or E licence?

Certain sexual or moral offences under the Criminal Code of Canada

Only littering offences

Any parking offence

Only noise violations

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In addition to school-purposes buses, a class E licence allows the operation of which vehicle classes?

F and G

Motorcycle and G

C, D and G

A, B and C

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A class B licence is required to drive which type of school-purposes bus?

A bus having seats for not more than 24 passengers

Any bus with exactly 24 passenger seats

Only charter buses used for field trips

A bus having seats for more than 24 passengers

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In addition to school-purposes buses, a class B licence allows the operation of which vehicle classes?

C, D, E, F and G

G only

E, F and motorcycle

A, C, and G only

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They must also complete a Ministry-approved school bus driver training program and pass both written and road tests. Additionally, a clear criminal record check and a vulnerable sector screening are mandatory. School bus drivers play a crucial role in student safety, so Ontario maintains strict requirements to ensure only qualified individuals transport children. Regular renewals and ongoing training are also required for licence holders.