Ontario Bus Driver Test 01

Taking the Ontario bus driver practice test is an important step towards obtaining a commercial driver’s license in the province. The test assesses a driver’s knowledge of road safety, traffic laws, and best practices for operating a bus on the road.

Ontario Bus Test 01

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Does a police officer or appointed ministry officer have the authority to perform a safety inspection at any time and at any location?

Only if another traffic violation has occurred

Only at inspection stations

Yes

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If the bus passes the inspection, where is the decal placed?

On the lower left rear of the bus, near the emergency door

On the lower light rear of the bus

The outside lower left corner of the windshield or left side of the bus as close to the front as possible

The outside lower right corner of the windshield or right side of the bus as close to the front as possible

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What is the minimum license class you must hold in order to get a Class C or F license?

D or equivalent

None of the above

A or equivalent

G or equivalent

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In order to drive a bus with a Class C or F license, what is the minimum age required?

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While performing daily road checks, how would you know the parking brake is working properly?

It should be able to hold the bus stationary with the transmission in gear and the engine at idle speed

While traveling at 20 km/h and releasing the accelerator, the parking brake should be able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop

All of the above

It should be able to hold the bus stationary with the transmission in gear and the engine rpm increasing to 1200 rpm

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A driver is not permitted to drive a bus, motor coach, school bus or a school-purposes vehicle unless the driver or another person has conducted an inspection of the vehicle and completed an inspection report within...

24 hours

10 hours

12 hours

48 hours

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If you're going to drive any school-purpose bus with seats for more than 24 passengers, which license class must you have?

Class G

Class E

Class F

Class B

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A Class C license is needed to drive any bus with seats for more than how many passengers, not including school-purpose buses?

Less than 24 passengers

12 passengers

18 passengers

24 passengers

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What should the air pressure in your spare tire be?

10 psi less than the tire on the vehicle carrying the lowest pressure

10 psi less than the tire on the vehicle carrying the highest pressure

The same as the pressure in the tire on the vehicle carrying the highest pressure

The same as the pressure in the tire on the vehicle carrying the lowest pressure

10 / 30

How often must drivers aged 65 and older submit a medical report?

Every three years

Every year

Every two years

Every four years

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How often must drivers aged 46 to 64 submit a medical report?

Every two years

Every year

Every five years

Every three years

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Why should the driver continue to check all systems throughout the day for defects?

It is company policy

It saves time for the next daily inspection

Because the condition of the vehicle can change

All of the above

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When checking your brakes, what should you expect?

All of the above

Slight noise from the rear brakes

No pulling to one side or excessive noise

They stop the vehicle in a relatively quick fashion

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Wheel manufacturers recommend having fasteners rechecked at how many kms after installation?

between 40 and 60 km

between 80 and 160 km

between 180 and 200 km

between 180 and 260 km

15 / 30

Which of the following Class of license is allowed to drive a school-purpose bus?

Class C

Class D

Class B

Class G

16 / 30

Who is responsible for the safe operating condition of the commercial motor vehicle?

The driver and operator

Only the driver

Only the operator

Only the lead technician

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Is your medical practitioner or optometrist required by law to report to the licensing authorities any health problems that might affect your safe operation of a motor vehicle?

They only send the request to you to be careful

Only if severe enough

Yes

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How often must drivers under the age of 46 submit a medical report?

Every year

Every three years

Every five years

Every two years

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How often are bus operators responsible for having each of their vehicles inspected?

Annually and semi-annually

Every 3 months

Monthly

Every 24 months

20 / 30

When checking the transmission on a standard transmission vehicle, what is not one of the things you should be looking for?

Ticking

Slipping excessively

Jerking

Chattering

21 / 30

Are drivers permitted to drive a vehicle with a major defect?

Only to the garage

Only within the city limits

Yes

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During your road test for Class C and F, which of the following is not done?

You will be required to reverse the vehicle into a parking bay or marked area

You will be required to drive in traffic and handle the vehicle safely according to the class of license for which you are applying

You will be asked to maneuver through a slalom course

You will be asked to demonstrate a daily inspection and name the item of equipment checked and briefly describe its condition

23 / 30

Which vehicle does not use schedule 2 for inspections?

Non-school purpose buses

Trailers towed by another vehicle

Motor coaches

School buses

24 / 30

Would a license be refused if your physical or medical condition does not meet the standards outlined in the regulations of the Highway Traffic Act?

Only for a Class G license

Only for a Class A license

Yes

25 / 30

Do you need to provide a completed ministry medical certificate when applying for a license class to drive a bus?

Only for a Class G license

Yes

Only if you have a history of health issues

26 / 30

Which statement is false? Broken springs, ruptured air bags and faulty shock absorbers may cause...

Minimal bounce

Excessive sway

Sag

Bottoming

27 / 30

Which license class is needed to drive an ambulance or any bus with seats for 10 or more passengers, but not more than 24 passengers, and not a school-purposes bus carrying passengers?

Class B

Class G

Class D

Class F

28 / 30

With regards to the steering, what is another name for free play?

Gap

Slack

Push

Lash

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What happens when a minor defect is identified?

None of the above

The driver can repair it before recording it on the inspection report

The driver must report it to the operator and they decide if it should be reported

The driver must record the defect on the inspection report and report it to the operator

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When are you allowed to take a knowledge test for a classified license?

After the completed medical form has been passed

Once you are of age

Once you pay the fee

Once you have been hired

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