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...

Mirrors are clean and unbroken

Tires are in good shape

There is no leakage under the bus

The seat belt is operational

2 / 30

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

They have to call their supervisor

Of an emergency

They have to report to the principal

They have to speak with a parent

3 / 30

When should you activate the red lights?

When the bus comes to aa complete stop

10 metres before coming to a complete stop

After being stopped for 30 seconds

When traffic is approaching in either direction

4 / 30

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

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

None of these

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

5 / 30

School bus drivers are employees of...

School boards and districts

Bus owners

They are self employed

Transportation firms

6 / 30

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

Wipers

Horn

Correct fluid levels

The lights

7 / 30

What should be made the designated safe location?

The drop off location

In front of the student's home

The school

The emergency drop off location

8 / 30

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

Personal cleanliness

Maintaining a presentable bus

Clean shaven

Dressing in a neat and appropriate fashion

9 / 30

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

None of these

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

The bus is close to the pick-up location

10 / 30

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

None of these

Pass the bus safely

Activate the same lights the other bus has activated

Pull beside the bus and wait

11 / 30

Who approves the pick up and drop off locations?

The parents

The principal

The driver

The board/district

12 / 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 inform their supervisor

Should contact the school board

None of these

Should speak with that driver

13 / 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

30-50 metres prior to pick up

80-100 metres prior to pick up

75 metres prior to pick up

14 / 30

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

Road and traffic conditions

Student load

Weather

Light

15 / 30

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

The bus assistant tells them to leave their seat

The driver calls them by name to leave

They are within 15 metres from their stop

The bus comes to a full stop

16 / 30

Which statement is false? Your attitude affects...

Your relationship with your supervisor

How you drive

If you get any tickets

Your relationship with parents

17 / 30

Drivers must pick up and drop off students...

Only at designated areas

In groups of three students

Where ever the parents have asked

Where the drivers feel it's appropriate

18 / 30

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

Whenever the driver decides

As soon as the last student enters the bus

Not until all students are seated

Once the door is closed

19 / 30

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

Driver's actions

Professionalism

Driver's aptitude

Driver attitude

20 / 30

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

Do so only in front of the bus

Walk with a partner

Hold their hand out, pointing straight ahead

All of the above

21 / 30

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

Point and cross

Use the crosswalk

All of the above

Wait until traffic has cleared

22 / 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

23 / 30

When should the outside of the bus be washed?

Once weekly

It doesn't

As often as necessary

Once monthly

24 / 30

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

So the employer sees that you are doing it

All of the above

To comply with company policy

So it becomes a regular part of each trip

25 / 30

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

The students must be picked up

The bus is turned around

None of these

The hazard lights are activated

26 / 30

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

Secure the emergency exit

Close windows and vents

Secure student's bags

Check for signs of interior damage

27 / 30

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

All of the above

The parent

The teachers

The student

28 / 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

29 / 30

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

A friendly smile and sense of humour

A calm demeanour

Eye contact

A handshake

30 / 30

What should be activated prior to entering the driveway?

Hazard lights

Amber lights

Red lights

High beam headlights

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