Ontario Bus Driver Test 04

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Ontario Bus Test 04

1 / 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

75 metres

50 metres

30 metres

2 / 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

It pumps the brakes on all wheels at the same time

It holds the locked wheel in place

None of the above

3 / 30

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

Rough steering

Hard braking

Aggressive accelerating

Old tires

4 / 30

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

Increase your following distance and brake early

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

Remain patient

Use high beam headlights to make your vehicle more visible

5 / 30

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

All of the above

Put on your hazard lights

Slow down to a crawl

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

6 / 30

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

All of the above

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

To show the animals where to cross

To warn drivers there may be animal carcases on the road

7 / 30

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

Overpasses

On bridges

Smooth surfaces

Shaded areas

8 / 30

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

Leave the vehicle and direct traffic

Put on the hazard lights

All of the above

Quickly and calmly act to protect the passengers and other motorists

9 / 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

10 / 30

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

Reduce speed significantly

Put on your high beam headlights

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

11 / 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?

50 metres

30 metres

75 metres

100 metres

12 / 30

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

Pull over to dry the windows

Test your brakes afterward to dry them out

Pull over to check the tires

All of the above

13 / 30

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

After breakfast hour

During late night/early morning hours or late afternoon

After dinner hour

24 hours

14 / 30

What type of vehicle is threshold braking typically used with?

Most tractor-trailers

A fire vehicle

A vehicle that is not equipped with ABS

All of the above

15 / 30

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

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

Only eat while driving when traffic flow is light

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

Put reading material away if you are tempted to read

16 / 30

Does ABS allow the vehicle to stop quicker?

When braking at moderate speeds

Yes

Only on wet roads

17 / 30

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

175

150

320

200

18 / 30

What must every driver involved in a collision do?

Call authorities once back on the road again

Avoid contact with the other driver

All of the above

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

19 / 30

What should the asphalt in the winter should look like?

Bright white

Gray white

Black

Brown

20 / 30

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

Slow down and sound your horn

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

Attempt to drive around them

Stay in your vehicle

21 / 30

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

30 km/h

25 km/h

80 km/h

50 km/h

22 / 30

Why should you avoid driving in puddles?

It causes potholes to become larger

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

It could splash water over your windshield

It could splash pedestrians

23 / 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

1000

3000

24 / 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

Travel at a safe speed and stay alert

Scan the road ahead from lane marking to lane marking

Watch for shining eyes at the roadside

25 / 30

What is referred to as hydroplaning?

When your tires ride on top of the water

When the road floods and are undriveable

None of the above

When the water is pushed through the tread patterns

26 / 30

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

You are missing traffic lights and signals

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

You have difficulty keeping your eyes open

You yawn frequently

27 / 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

It holds the locked wheel in place

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

28 / 30

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

Smooth steering

Smooth braking

Smooth accelerating

Proper tire size

29 / 30

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

Pull to the right and gradually come to a stop

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

30 / 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

None of the above

Hydro truck

City repair truck

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