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

A small paint scratch

A loose seat cushion

A flat tire

A broken clearance lamp

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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

Only tell another driver

Wait until the next scheduled maintenance

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In what form may inspection reports and schedules be carried?

Only as printed copies from the operator

Only on paper

Only as photos on a mobile phone

Electronic or paper

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

Only the brake pedal height

Only the steering wheel position

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

Only the parking brake handle

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

Inform the operator

Record the defect

Monitor the defect

Operate the vehicle

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

Only the stop arm

Only the rear bumper

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

Only the crossing arm

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

Only brake pads

Only steering linkage

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

Only shock absorbers

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

Within the previous week

Within the previous 24 hours

At the start of each month

Within the previous 48 hours

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

Annually

Every two years

Monthly

Semi-annually

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

Schedule 3

Schedule 5

Schedule 2

Schedule 4

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

A completed and signed report indicating no defects

Only the operator’s signature

A note saying “OK” with no signature

No report is needed

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

Call law enforcement

Stop driving for the day regardless of defect type

Immediately repair it personally

Inform the operator and monitor the condition

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

Only proof of insurance

The current inspection report and applicable inspection schedule

Only the semi-annual inspection certificate

Only the vehicle registration

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

Schedule 10

Schedule 5

Schedule 1

Schedule 2

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

A failed brake system

A broken main leaf spring

A missing wheel nut

A damaged wiper blade

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

Only coolant level

Only the engine oil level

Only the battery terminals

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

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

The mechanic

The dispatcher

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

An inspection report must be completed

Only the operator needs to make a note

No documentation is required if no defects are found

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

Only the license plate

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

Only the horn

Only the mirrors

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

It lists vehicle systems/components and defects to inspect for

It describes collision reporting procedures

It outlines driver vacation schedules

It shows fuel costs over time

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

On the driver’s door window

On the rear bumper

Inside upper left corner of the windshield

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

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

The mechanic only

The driver only

The school only

Both the driver and the operator

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

Only the first-aid kit

Fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, flares or reflectors

Only the fire extinguisher

Only reflectors

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

Check only if the bus feels different

Check only the brakes at each stop

Continue to check all systems for defects

Rely on the morning inspection only

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

Only radio volume settings

Only seat comfort

Only window tint level

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

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

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

Only clearance lights

Only tail lights

Only brake lights

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

A fuel consumption record

A semi-annual inspection certificate and inspection record

A daily trip log

A collision report

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

The manufacturer

The driver only

The operator

The inspection station only

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How are defects categorized in the inspection schedules?

As major and minor

As primary and secondary

As cosmetic and mechanical

As internal and external

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

Retreads may be used anywhere on the bus

Retreads may be used on rear wheels only

Retreads may be used on front wheels only

Retreads are never allowed

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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.