Ontario Bus Driver Test 04

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Ontario Bus Test 04

1 / 30

Why should you avoid driving in puddles?

It causes potholes to become larger

It could splash water over your windshield

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

It could splash pedestrians

2 / 30

Does ABS allow the vehicle to stop quicker?

Yes

When braking at moderate speeds

Only on wet roads

3 / 30

What must every driver involved in a collision do?

Avoid contact with the other driver

Call authorities once back on the road again

All of the above

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

4 / 30

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

Slow down to a crawl

Put on your hazard lights

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

All of the above

5 / 30

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

Proper tire size

Smooth steering

Smooth accelerating

Smooth braking

6 / 30

What should the asphalt in the winter should look like?

Gray white

Bright white

Black

Brown

7 / 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

Slow down and sound your horn

Stay in your vehicle

Attempt to drive around them

8 / 30

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

Drive at speed but with hazard lights on

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

Put on your high beam headlights

Reduce speed significantly

9 / 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?

2000

1500

3000

1000

10 / 30

What is referred to as hydroplaning?

When the road floods and are undriveable

When your tires ride on top of the water

When the water is pushed through the tread patterns

None of the above

11 / 30

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

Hard braking

Old tires

Rough steering

Aggressive accelerating

12 / 30

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

Tow truck

Hydro truck

None of the above

City repair truck

13 / 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?

Do nothing

Search your phone for what to do next

Contact someone who knows what to do

Use common sense

14 / 30

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

Overpasses

Shaded areas

Smooth surfaces

On bridges

15 / 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?

50 metres

30 metres

75 metres

100 metres

16 / 30

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

30 km/h

50 km/h

80 km/h

25 km/h

17 / 30

What type of vehicle is threshold braking typically used with?

A fire vehicle

Most tractor-trailers

A vehicle that is not equipped with ABS

All of the above

18 / 30

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

Reduce speed while in darkness, rain and fog

Watch for shining eyes at the roadside

Scan the road ahead from lane marking to lane marking

Travel at a safe speed and stay alert

19 / 30

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

It pumps the brakes on all wheels at the same time

None of the above

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

It holds the locked wheel in place

20 / 30

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

You have difficulty keeping your eyes open

You are missing traffic lights and signals

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

You yawn frequently

21 / 30

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

Leave the vehicle and direct traffic

Quickly and calmly act to protect the passengers and other motorists

All of the above

Put on the hazard lights

22 / 30

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

It holds the locked wheel in place

It pumps the brakes on all wheels at the same time

None of the above

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

23 / 30

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

After dinner hour

24 hours

After breakfast hour

During late night/early morning hours or late afternoon

24 / 30

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

To show the animals where to cross

All of the above

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

To warn drivers there may be animal carcases on the road

25 / 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?

30 metres

50 metres

75 metres

100 metres

26 / 30

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

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

Allow other vehicles to also pull over

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

27 / 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

28 / 30

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

150

320

175

200

29 / 30

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

Pull over to check the tires

Test your brakes afterward to dry them out

All of the above

Pull over to dry the windows

30 / 30

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

Remain patient

Increase your following distance and brake early

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

Use high beam headlights to make your vehicle more visible

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