Ontario Bus Driver Test 04

Preparing for the test using the official study guide and taking practice tests is recommended to get familiar with the format and types of questions asked. Taking the Ontario bus driver practice test helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses and focus on areas that need improvement to increase your chances of passing the actual test.

Ontario Bus Test 04

1 / 30

When you see an approaching emergency vehicle with its lights or siren on, what should you not do?

Allow other vehicles to also pull over

Pull onto the shoulder, including the left one to get out of their way

Wait for the emergency vehicle to pass and watch for other emergency vehicles that may be responding to the same call

Pull to the right and gradually come to a stop

2 / 30

What must every driver involved in a collision do?

Avoid contact with the other driver

All of the above

Call authorities once back on the road again

Stay at the scene or return to it immediately and give all possible assistance

3 / 30

Other than the police, fire or an ambulance, which other vehicle is considered an emergency vehicle when it's stopped with flashing lights?

Hydro truck

Tow truck

City repair truck

None of the above

4 / 30

What should the asphalt in the winter should look like?

Bright white

Black

Gray white

Brown

5 / 30

Which statement is false? To reduce driver distractions, you should...

Only eat while driving when traffic flow is light

Identify and pre-set your vehicle's climate control, and audio settings

Put reading material away if you are tempted to read

Make it a habit to pull over and park to use your cell phone or have a passenger take the call or let it go to voice mail

6 / 30

If you are involved in a collision and there is someone injured but you are not trained in first aid, what should you do?

Use common sense

Search your phone for what to do next

Do nothing

Contact someone who knows what to do

7 / 30

What is referred to as hydroplaning?

When the road floods and are undriveable

When the water is pushed through the tread patterns

None of the above

When your tires ride on top of the water

8 / 30

It is illegal to follow a fire vehicle or ambulance going in the same direction if you are how many metres behind them?

200

150

320

175

9 / 30

Test your wet brakes when it is safe to do so by stopping quickly and firmly at what speed?

80 km/h

30 km/h

50 km/h

25 km/h

10 / 30

When approaching a roadside construction site, what can drivers do to help improve the safety of road-side workers?

Change lanes to increase the space between your vehicle and the hazard

Slow down to a crawl

All of the above

Put on your hazard lights

11 / 30

How are the anti-lock braking system (ABS) designed to work?

A quick drop in wheel speed indicates potential wheel lock and causes the brake force to be reduced to that wheel

None of the above

It pumps the brakes on all wheels at the same time

It holds the locked wheel in place

12 / 30

Which statement is false? Which of the following can be a cause for skids?

Aggressive accelerating

Rough steering

Hard braking

Old tires

13 / 30

During a vehicle breakdown, set out appropriate flares, lamps, lanterns or portable reflectors at a distance of approximately how far in advance of the vehicle?

100 metres

30 metres

50 metres

75 metres

14 / 30

If the vehicle stalls or breaks down on the highway, what should you do?

Put on the hazard lights

Quickly and calmly act to protect the passengers and other motorists

All of the above

Leave the vehicle and direct traffic

15 / 30

If you must drive through a flooded stretch of road, what should you do immediately after?

Pull over to check the tires

All of the above

Test your brakes afterward to dry them out

Pull over to dry the windows

16 / 30

How are the anti-lock braking system (ABS) designed to work?

None of the above

It holds the locked wheel in place

It pumps the brakes on all wheels at the same time

A quick drop in wheel speed indicates potential wheel lock and causes the brake force to be reduced to that wheel

17 / 30

Which of the following is not a warning sign that your drowsiness is serious enough to place you at risk?

You are perfect with keeping your vehicle in the centre of the lane

You are missing traffic lights and signals

You yawn frequently

You have difficulty keeping your eyes open

18 / 30

Why should you avoid driving in puddles?

A puddle can hide a large pothole that could damage your vehicle

It could splash pedestrians

It causes potholes to become larger

It could splash water over your windshield

19 / 30

What type of vehicle is threshold braking typically used with?

A vehicle that is not equipped with ABS

Most tractor-trailers

A fire vehicle

All of the above

20 / 30

During a vehicle breakdown, set out appropriate flares, lamps, lanterns or portable reflectors at a distance of approximately how far at the rear of the vehicle?

100 metres

75 metres

50 metres

30 metres

21 / 30

Which statement is false? What will reduce the chance of skids while driving in rain?

Smooth braking

Proper tire size

Smooth accelerating

Smooth steering

22 / 30

Which statement is false? When the roads freeze, the following places freeze first?

Shaded areas

Overpasses

Smooth surfaces

On bridges

23 / 30

If visibility is decreasing rapidly while driving in the fog, what should you do?

Put on your high beam headlights

Reduce speed significantly

Move off the road and into a safe parking area to wait for the fog to lift

Drive at speed but with hazard lights on

24 / 30

Studies have shown that collisions involving drowsiness tend to occur at what time of the day?

24 hours

After dinner hour

During late night/early morning hours or late afternoon

After breakfast hour

25 / 30

Which of the following is not a tip to reduce your chances of hitting an animal?

Scan the road ahead from lane marking to lane marking

Watch for shining eyes at the roadside

Travel at a safe speed and stay alert

Reduce speed while in darkness, rain and fog

26 / 30

By law, you must report any collision to the police when there are injuries or damage to vehicles or other property exceed what amount?

1500

2000

3000

1000

27 / 30

Which of the following is not a safety tip for driving in snow?

Use high beam headlights to make your vehicle more visible

Increase your following distance and brake early

Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits the conditions

Remain patient

28 / 30

Does ABS allow the vehicle to stop quicker?

When braking at moderate speeds

Only on wet roads

Yes

29 / 30

What's the purpose of an animal-crossing sign?

To warn drivers there may be animal carcases on the road

To warn drivers of the danger of large animals (such as moose, deer or cattle) crossing the road

All of the above

To show the animals where to cross

30 / 30

If you spot a large animal while driving, which of the following should you not do?

Be alert for other animals that may be with the one you've seen

Attempt to drive around them

Stay in your vehicle

Slow down and sound your horn

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