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? Before leaving the bus, you should do the following...

Check for signs of interior damage

Close windows and vents

Secure the emergency exit

Secure student's bags

2 / 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

3 / 30

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

Backed in

It doesn't matter

Pulled in

Perpendicular

4 / 30

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

The seat belt is operational

Tires are in good shape

Mirrors are clean and unbroken

There is no leakage under the bus

5 / 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

6 / 30

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

A handshake

Eye contact

A friendly smile and sense of humour

A calm demeanour

7 / 30

What should be made the designated safe location?

The drop off location

The school

In front of the student's home

The emergency drop off location

8 / 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

Wait until traffic has cleared

All of the above

9 / 30

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

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

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

None of these

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

10 / 30

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

The bus is close to the pick-up location

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

11 / 30

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

Student load

Light

Road and traffic conditions

Weather

12 / 30

School bus drivers are employees of...

They are self employed

Transportation firms

Bus owners

School boards and districts

13 / 30

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

Hold their hand out, pointing straight ahead

All of the above

Walk with a partner

Do so only in front of the bus

14 / 30

Who approves the pick up and drop off locations?

The board/district

The parents

The driver

The principal

15 / 30

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

The bus is turned around

None of these

The hazard lights are activated

The students must be picked up

16 / 30

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

Professionalism

Driver attitude

Driver's actions

Driver's aptitude

17 / 30

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

Pass the bus safely

Pull beside the bus and wait

Activate the same lights the other bus has activated

None of these

18 / 30

When should the outside of the bus be washed?

Once weekly

As often as necessary

It doesn't

Once monthly

19 / 30

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

All of the above

So it becomes a regular part of each trip

So the employer sees that you are doing it

To comply with company policy

20 / 30

When should you activate the red lights?

When traffic is approaching in either direction

When the bus comes to aa complete stop

10 metres before coming to a complete stop

After being stopped for 30 seconds

21 / 30

Which statement is false? Your attitude affects...

Your relationship with parents

Your relationship with your supervisor

If you get any tickets

How you drive

22 / 30

What should be activated prior to entering the driveway?

Red lights

Hazard lights

Amber lights

High beam headlights

23 / 30

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

The driver calls them by name to leave

The bus comes to a full stop

The bus assistant tells them to leave their seat

They are within 15 metres from their stop

24 / 30

Drivers must pick up and drop off students...

Where ever the parents have asked

In groups of three students

Only at designated areas

Where the drivers feel it's appropriate

25 / 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

None of these

Should inform their supervisor

26 / 30

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

The parent

The student

All of the above

The teachers

27 / 30

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

As soon as the last student enters the bus

Not until all students are seated

Whenever the driver decides

Once the door is closed

28 / 30

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

Dressing in a neat and appropriate fashion

Maintaining a presentable bus

Personal cleanliness

Clean shaven

29 / 30

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

Horn

Wipers

The lights

Correct fluid levels

30 / 30

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

Of an emergency

They have to report to the principal

They have to call their supervisor

They have to speak with a parent

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