Chapter 7: Care and maintenance of a school bus

Proper care and maintenance of a school bus are essential for safety and reliability. Regular maintenance checks should include inspecting brakes, tires, lights, and the engine to ensure all systems function properly.

Ontario School Bus Test - Chapter 7: Care and maintenance of a school bus

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In addition to scheduled inspections, school buses are also subject to:

Annual inspections only at licence renewal

Inspections only after a collision

Random safety inspections by Ministry of Transportation staff

Voluntary inspections requested by parents

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Regular inspections are required when the vehicle is used to transport:

Only children under 12 years old

Any number of children

Only children in elementary school

Six or more children

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A chrome yellow school bus must also be inspected when it is used to transport children between:

Their homes and hospitals

Their homes and recreation centres

Their homes and shopping centres

Their homes and churches

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Where must the required inspection of these vehicles be carried out?

At the school’s maintenance shop

In a licensed motor-vehicle inspection station

At any repair garage chosen by the driver

At a Ministry of Education facility

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A chrome yellow school bus must also be inspected when it is used to transport adults with a developmental disability between:

Their homes and medical clinics

Their homes and training centres

Their homes and workplaces

Their homes and recreational camps

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Who performs the official inspection and affixes the inspection stickers to vehicles that pass?

Ministry of Education inspectors

School board maintenance staff

School bus drivers

Authorized inspection mechanics

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Regular inspections are required when the vehicle is used to transport:

Only adults with a physical disability

Six or more adults with a developmental disability

Any number of adults with a developmental disability

Only adults who are employed by the school board

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Regular inspections are required when the vehicle transports which group between home and school?

Only children and no adults

Six or more persons who are children or adults with a developmental disability

Only persons accompanied by a caregiver

Only adults with a developmental disability

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What must these school-purpose vehicles display to show they meet inspection requirements?

A logbook signed by the principal

A special school-route licence plate

A safety certificate carried by the driver

Valid inspection sticker(s)

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Which types of vehicles used for school purposes are required to have regular inspections under the Highway Traffic Act regulations?

Station wagons, vans, or buses operated by or under contract to a school authority for transporting certain passengers

Only vehicles carrying more than 20 passengers

Only full-sized school buses owned directly by the school board

Only vehicles painted chrome yellow

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Fluids such as oil, coolant, and brake fluid must be checked and replaced as needed. The interior should be kept clean, and safety equipment like fire extinguishers and first aid kits should be readily available and in good condition. Routine cleaning helps prevent rust and wear. Addressing minor repairs promptly can prevent larger, costlier issues. Consistent care ensures that the bus remains dependable and safe for transporting students.