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Ontario Bus Driver Knowledge Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Why should you avoid driving through puddles in rainy conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
They could flood your engine
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B
They are fun to splash through
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C
Increase fuel efficiency
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D
Cool the engine down
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What type of tires must be used on a bus?
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A
All-season tires
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B
Regular passenger tires
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C
Tires specifically designed for buses
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D
Sport performance tires
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the minimum distance passengers leaving a school bus should cross in front of the bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 metre
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B
2 metres
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C
3 metres
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D
5 metres
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If you have to drive on roads covered in snow, you should avoid...?
Choose one answer below.
A
Using your headlights
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B
Sudden braking, sudden acceleration and sudden steering changes
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C
Turning on the heating
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D
Listening to the radio
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QUESTION 5 / 25
With certain exceptions, what is the maximum number of hours a bus driver can drive in a day?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 hours
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B
11 hours
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C
12 hours
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D
13 hours
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is prohibited when crossing railway tracks?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speeding
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B
Changing gear
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C
Using horns
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D
Crossing at an angle
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the minimum age to obtain a C or F license to drive a bus in Ontario?
Choose one answer below.
A
16
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B
18
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C
21
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D
25
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What color are school zone signs?
Choose one answer below.
A
Red/White
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B
Yellow/Green
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C
Blue/White
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D
Orange/Black
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What must you pass to obtain an Ontario bus license?
Choose one answer below.
A
knowledge test and a road test
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B
knowledge test, an on-road test, and a vision test
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C
vision test and a skills test
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D
medical exam and a knowledge test
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QUESTION 10 / 25
As soon as bad weather is encountered, you should...?
Choose one answer below.
A
increase speed
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B
maintain your speed
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C
slow down
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D
stop immediately
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which of these actions will return you to full competence when you're sleepy?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drinking coffee
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B
Listening to loud music
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C
Stopping to sleep
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D
Opening the car window
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How should a bus driver handle a medical emergency on board?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ignore and continue driving
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B
Contact emergency services and ensure passenger safety
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C
Stop the bus and wait for help
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D
Ask passengers to assist
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QUESTION 13 / 25
How can a bus driver ensure compliance with local laws?
Choose one answer below.
A
By regularly reviewing the Highway Traffic Act and bus-related regulations
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B
By asking passengers about the rules
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C
By ignoring the rules if they see other drivers breaking them
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D
By solely relying on bus company policies
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QUESTION 14 / 25
How is drowsiness and fatigue managed for bus drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
By drinking caffeinated beverages continuously
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B
By taking regular breaks and ensuring adequate rest
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C
By using stimulating music during drives
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D
By pushing through the fatigue
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How far should a bus be kept from the curb while picking up or dropping off passengers?
Choose one answer below.
A
3 meters away from the curb
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B
1 meter away from the curb
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C
2 meters away from the curb
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D
Directly at the curb
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Before you start a new seven-day cycle, it is compulsory that you have how many consecutive hours off duty?
Choose one answer below.
A
24
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B
36
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C
48
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D
72
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A bus driver has spent two hours cleaning and inspecting their vehicle. How many hours are they permitted to drive that day?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 hours
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B
11 hours
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C
12 hours
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D
13 hours
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the greatest number of on-duty hours a bus driver can accumulate in a 14 day consecutive cycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
100
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B
120
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C
140
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D
160
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QUESTION 19 / 25
How often must a bus driver renew their commercial driver's license in Ontario?
Choose one answer below.
A
Every two years
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B
Every three years
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C
Every five years
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D
Every seven years
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QUESTION 20 / 25
How should a bus driver react to a pedestrian at a crosswalk?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to pass before them
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B
Stop and allow the pedestrian to cross
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C
Honk to alert the pedestrian
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D
Make a wide turn around them
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How can a driver ensure their bus is properly loaded?
Choose one answer below.
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By adjusting the seating arrangement randomly
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B
By adhering to weight limits and ensuring even distribution of passengers
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C
By allowing passengers to choose their seats
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D
By ignoring weight regulations as they are not enforced
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QUESTION 22 / 25
How should a bus driver handle distractions while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Minimize distractions and focus on the road
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B
Engage with passengers to reduce boredom
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C
Use a phone to check messages while driving
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D
Play loud music to keep alert
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QUESTION 23 / 25
How should a driver handle an unruly passenger?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ignore the behavior and continue driving
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B
Politely request the passenger to calm down
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C
Directly confront the passenger
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D
Report the incident only after the trip
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When confronted with aggressive drivers, how should a bus driver respond?
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain professionalism and avoid engagement or confrontation
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B
Engage in a verbal argument
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C
Speed away to avoid confrontation
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D
Ignore them and hope they go away
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QUESTION 25 / 25
In foggy conditions, what lighting should you use?
Choose one answer below.
A
High-beam headlights
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B
Low-beam headlights
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C
Fog lights only
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D
No lights
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