Chapter 2-1: Inspections

School bus inspections are essential to ensure the safety of students and drivers. In Ontario, school buses must undergo daily, monthly, and annual inspections, as regulated by the Ministry of Transportation.

Ontario School Bus Test - Chapter 2-1: Inspections

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What tire-related rule must be observed during the outside inspection?

Retreads may be used on front wheels only

Retreads may be used on rear wheels only

Retreads may be used anywhere on the bus

Retreads are never allowed

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Which emergency and safety equipment must be confirmed during the inside inspection?

Only reflectors

Only the first-aid kit

Only the fire extinguisher

Fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, flares or reflectors

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How recent must a daily inspection be for a driver to legally operate a bus?

At the start of each month

Within the previous week

Within the previous 48 hours

Within the previous 24 hours

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Which inspection schedule applies to trailers towed by school purposes buses?

Schedule 4

Schedule 3

Schedule 2

Schedule 5

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During the day, how must the driver treat the vehicle’s condition?

Check only if the bus feels different

Continue to check all systems for defects

Check only the brakes at each stop

Rely on the morning inspection only

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Who is prohibited from driving a bus unless a daily inspection has been completed?

The dispatcher

The mechanic

The operator

The driver

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After the daily inspection is completed, what must be done regarding documentation?

Only verbal confirmation is required

Only the operator needs to make a note

No documentation is required if no defects are found

An inspection report must be completed

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During the outside inspection, what must be checked in the engine compartment?

Only coolant level

Only the engine oil level

Fluid levels, wiring, belts, hoses and hydraulic brake-fluid leaks (if equipped)

Only the battery terminals

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Who shares responsibility for the safe operating condition of the commercial motor vehicle?

Both the driver and the operator

The school only

The driver only

The mechanic only

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Which of the following is an example of a minor defect?

A damaged wiper blade

A failed brake system

A missing wheel nut

A broken main leaf spring

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What documents must drivers carry at all times related to inspections?

Only the semi-annual inspection certificate

Only proof of insurance

The current inspection report and applicable inspection schedule

Only the vehicle registration

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What is required on the daily inspection report when no defects are found?

Only the operator’s signature

A completed and signed report indicating no defects

A note saying “OK” with no signature

No report is needed

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What is the purpose of the inspection schedule used for daily inspections?

It outlines driver vacation schedules

It describes collision reporting procedures

It shows fuel costs over time

It lists vehicle systems/components and defects to inspect for

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Which inspection schedule applies to yellow school buses and school-purposes buses?

Schedule 1

Schedule 5

Schedule 2

Schedule 10

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What document is completed when a bus passes the semi-annual inspection?

A fuel consumption record

A daily trip log

A collision report

A semi-annual inspection certificate and inspection record

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Which safety devices and systems must be checked on the exterior if applicable?

Only the rear bumper

Only the stop arm

Only the crossing arm

Stop arm, pedestrian/student safety crossing arm, coupling devices, cargo securement

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Who is responsible for having each bus inspected semi-annually?

The inspection station only

The driver only

The manufacturer

The operator

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What is a driver NOT permitted to do when a major defect exists?

Operate the vehicle

Record the defect

Monitor the defect

Inform the operator

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During the inside inspection, what must be checked regarding steering and brakes?

Only the parking brake handle

Only the brake pedal height

Steering wheel freeplay, brake pedal reserve and fade, booster, warning lights, parking brake

Only the steering wheel position

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How are defects categorized in the inspection schedules?

As primary and secondary

As major and minor

As cosmetic and mechanical

As internal and external

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What must be checked related to the suspension and brakes during the outside inspection?

Only brake pads

Only steering linkage

Only shock absorbers

Suspension system and air brakes for audible leaks and push rod travel

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In what form may inspection reports and schedules be carried?

Electronic or paper

Only as photos on a mobile phone

Only on paper

Only as printed copies from the operator

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Which of the following is an example of a major defect?

A broken clearance lamp

A loose seat cushion

A flat tire

A small paint scratch

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How often must class B and E buses be inspected by a licensed motor-vehicle inspection mechanic?

Annually

Semi-annually

Every two years

Monthly

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Which of the following is part of the outside inspection at the front of the bus?

Headlights (low and high beams), directional, parking and clearance lights

Only the horn

Only the license plate

Only the mirrors

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Which lighting and safety devices must be checked at the rear during the outside inspection?

Only brake lights

Only tail lights

Only clearance lights

Directional, stop, tail and clearance lights, and alternating rear lights

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What must a driver do when any defect is identified?

Ignore it if the bus still moves

Record it on the daily inspection report

Wait until the next scheduled maintenance

Only tell another driver

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When a defect is found, in addition to recording it, what must the driver do?

Stop driving for the day regardless of defect type

Immediately repair it personally

Inform the operator and monitor the condition

Call law enforcement

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Where is the semi-annual inspection decal placed on the bus?

Inside upper left corner of the windshield

Outside lower right corner of the windshield or right side of the bus near the front

On the driver’s door window

On the rear bumper

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What interior conditions must the driver check for during the inside inspection?

Exhaust fumes, cleanliness, tripping hazards on floor, seat security, emergency exits

Only window tint level

Only seat comfort

Only radio volume settings

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Drivers are responsible for performing daily pre-trip checks, examining brakes, lights, tires, and emergency equipment. Licensed mechanics conduct more thorough monthly and annual inspections, checking mechanical systems, structural integrity, and safety features. Any defects must be reported and repaired before the bus is used for student transport. These rigorous inspection routines help maintain high safety standards and minimize accident risk, providing parents and schools with peace of mind.