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.

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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

None of these

Should contact the school board

Should speak with that driver

2 / 30

School bus drivers are employees of...

School boards and districts

Transportation firms

They are self employed

Bus owners

3 / 30

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

Horn

Wipers

Correct fluid levels

The lights

4 / 30

What should be made the designated safe location?

The school

The drop off location

In front of the student's home

The emergency drop off location

5 / 30

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

Walk with a partner

Hold their hand out, pointing straight ahead

Do so only in front of the bus

All of the above

6 / 30

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

Once the door is closed

Not until all students are seated

Whenever the driver decides

As soon as the last student enters the bus

7 / 30

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

75 metres prior to pick up

30-50 metres prior to pick up

80-100 metres prior to pick up

10-20 metres prior to pick up

8 / 30

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

Eye contact

A handshake

A calm demeanour

A friendly smile and sense of humour

9 / 30

What should be activated prior to entering the driveway?

Hazard lights

Red lights

High beam headlights

Amber lights

10 / 30

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

Weather

Road and traffic conditions

Student load

Light

11 / 30

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

Use the crosswalk

Wait until traffic has cleared

All of the above

Point and cross

12 / 30

Who approves the pick up and drop off locations?

The parents

The board/district

The principal

The driver

13 / 30

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

Professionalism

Driver's actions

Driver attitude

Driver's aptitude

14 / 30

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

None of these

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

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

15 / 30

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

The bus is turned around

The students must be picked up

None of these

The hazard lights are activated

16 / 30

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

Activate the same lights the other bus has activated

None of these

Pass the bus safely

Pull beside the bus and wait

17 / 30

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

To comply with company policy

So the employer sees that you are doing it

All of the above

So it becomes a regular part of each trip

18 / 30

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

Pulled in

Backed in

Perpendicular

It doesn't matter

19 / 30

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

Only for first-time riders

Yes

Only for short students

20 / 30

Which statement is false? Your attitude affects...

If you get any tickets

Your relationship with your supervisor

How you drive

Your relationship with parents

21 / 30

When should the outside of the bus be washed?

Once monthly

As often as necessary

Once weekly

It doesn't

22 / 30

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

Dressing in a neat and appropriate fashion

Clean shaven

Personal cleanliness

Maintaining a presentable bus

23 / 30

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

The bus assistant tells them to leave their seat

They are within 15 metres from their stop

The driver calls them by name to leave

The bus comes to a full stop

24 / 30

Drivers must pick up and drop off students...

Only at designated areas

Where ever the parents have asked

Where the drivers feel it's appropriate

In groups of three students

25 / 30

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

Of an emergency

They have to speak with a parent

They have to call their supervisor

They have to report to the principal

26 / 30

When should you activate the red lights?

When the bus comes to aa complete stop

10 metres before coming to a complete stop

When traffic is approaching in either direction

After being stopped for 30 seconds

27 / 30

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

All of the above

The student

The parent

The teachers

28 / 30

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

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

None of these

The bus is close to the pick-up location

29 / 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

There is no leakage under the bus

Tires are in good shape

The seat belt is operational

30 / 30

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

Close windows and vents

Secure student's bags

Check for signs of interior damage

Secure the emergency exit

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