PEI School Bus Test 01

By practicing with test questions similar to those on the official exam, you’ll have a better idea of what to expect and be more confident on test day. With dedicated practice and focus on grasping the principles and guidelines of safe and courteous driving, you can be well-prepared to pass your official PEI school bus driver license test with flying colors. It is worth noting that passing the exam requires you to have learned and internalized a wide range of traffic laws, regulations, and driving techniques.

1 / 30

Which statement is false? The following should be checked while walking around the vehicle during a pre-trip inspection...

There is no leakage under the bus

Mirrors are clean and unbroken

The seat belt is operational

Tires are in good shape

2 / 30

When should the outside of the bus be washed?

As often as necessary

Once weekly

It doesn't

Once monthly

3 / 30

The bus driver is the first school employee to come in contact with...

The student

The teachers

The parent

All of the above

4 / 30

What should be made the designated safe location?

The emergency drop off location

The school

In front of the student's home

The drop off location

5 / 30

What will go a long way to starting the student's day right?

A friendly smile and sense of humour

Eye contact

A calm demeanour

A handshake

6 / 30

When should the amber warning lights be activated in urban areas with speeds less than 60 km/h?

10-20 metres prior to pick up

75 metres prior to pick up

80-100 metres prior to pick up

30-50 metres prior to pick up

7 / 30

Is it necessary in some situations to use signals to let students know when it's safe to cross?

Only for short students

Yes

Only for first-time riders

8 / 30

When should the amber warning lights be activated in rural areas?

150-200 metres prior to the student pick up with speeds over 60 km/h

None of these

50-100 metres prior to the student pick up with speeds over 60 km/h

25-50 metres prior to the student pick up with speeds less than 60 km/h

9 / 30

Which statement is false? Before leaving the bus, you should do the following...

Close windows and vents

Secure student's bags

Secure the emergency exit

Check for signs of interior damage

10 / 30

Which statement is false? Your attitude affects...

Your relationship with your supervisor

How you drive

Your relationship with parents

If you get any tickets

11 / 30

Why should the pre-trip inspection be carried out in the same manner each time?

So it becomes a regular part of each trip

So the employer sees that you are doing it

All of the above

To comply with company policy

12 / 30

School bus drivers are employees of...

School boards and districts

Transportation firms

Bus owners

They are self employed

13 / 30

School bus drivers must remain in the vehicle while students are onboard unless...

They have to speak with a parent

They have to call their supervisor

They have to report to the principal

Of an emergency

14 / 30

Once the students are onboard, when should the driver move the bus?

Once the door is closed

Whenever the driver decides

Not until all students are seated

As soon as the last student enters the bus

15 / 30

When should you activate the red lights?

After being stopped for 30 seconds

10 metres before coming to a complete stop

When the bus comes to aa complete stop

When traffic is approaching in either direction

16 / 30

While approaching another bus who is receiving or discharging students, what should you do?

Pass the bus safely

None of these

Pull beside the bus and wait

Activate the same lights the other bus has activated

17 / 30

When a turn has to be done, such as in a driveway, how should the bus be positioned?

Perpendicular

It doesn't matter

Pulled in

Backed in

18 / 30

What should be activated prior to entering the driveway?

High beam headlights

Red lights

Hazard lights

Amber lights

19 / 30

Who approves the pick up and drop off locations?

The principal

The board/district

The parents

The driver

20 / 30

Which statement is false? After starting the engine during the pre-trip inspection, you should check...

The lights

Horn

Wipers

Correct fluid levels

21 / 30

When picking up students where the bus has to turn, what must happen first?

The hazard lights are activated

None of these

The students must be picked up

The bus is turned around

22 / 30

What happens if a driver finds another driver who is not physically or mentally able to carry out their functions as a school bus driver?

Should speak with that driver

Should contact the school board

Should inform their supervisor

None of these

23 / 30

When discharging students, the students must stay seated until...

They are within 15 metres from their stop

The bus assistant tells them to leave their seat

The driver calls them by name to leave

The bus comes to a full stop

24 / 30

Which statement is false? As professionals, drivers should look and act the part, including...

Maintaining a presentable bus

Dressing in a neat and appropriate fashion

Clean shaven

Personal cleanliness

25 / 30

Which statement is false? The following reflect upon themselves and their employers...

Professionalism

Driver's aptitude

Driver attitude

Driver's actions

26 / 30

If the students must cross the road to board the bus, they should not cross until...

None of these

The bus is close to the pick-up location

They can make eye-contact with the driver

The bus has come to a complete stop and the red light and stop arm are activated

27 / 30

Which statement is false? Drivers should adjust their driving for...

Weather

Student load

Light

Road and traffic conditions

28 / 30

Drivers must pick up and drop off students...

Where the drivers feel it's appropriate

Where ever the parents have asked

Only at designated areas

In groups of three students

29 / 30

If the student must cross the road, they should...

Hold their hand out, pointing straight ahead

Walk with a partner

Do so only in front of the bus

All of the above

30 / 30

When receiving or discharging student at or near an intersection, what should the students be encouraged to do?

Point and cross

All of the above

Wait until traffic has cleared

Use the crosswalk

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