Manitoba School Bus Driver Test 01

Taking the free Manitoba school bus driver practice test will help you prepare for the official exam with ease. The practice test covers the same types of questions you’ll see on the official exam, helping you get familiar with the test format and identify any areas you may need to study more.

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How long is the medical report good for?

12 months from the date your physician completes it

6 months from the date your physician completes it

24 months from the date your physician completes it

3 months from the date your physician completes it

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Upon successful completion of the written knowledge tests and having met medical standards, MPI will issue the applicant a temporary driver's licence certificate, how long is it valid for?

30 days

6 months

45 days

21 days

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Each new school bus driver receives how many hours of instruction in school bus driver training prior to operating a school bus carrying passengers?

24 hours

20 hours

15 hours

30 hours

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Is a Manitoba Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 driver's licence acceptable as a Commercial Driver's Licence (CDL) in the United States?

Only with a provincial decal in the top left of the windshield of the vehicle

Only with written confirmation of employment from the employer

Yes

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Which statement is false? The minimum 24 hours of instruction required to obtain a School Bus Operator's Certificate will focus on...

General school bus knowledge

In-vehicle and behind-the-wheel instruction

General school knowledge

Instruction for performing a thorough and effective pre-trip inspection

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Which statement is false? Before being issued a Class 2F driver's licence for operating a school bus, the applicant will be required to pass...

A road test in a school bus vehicle

A medical examination

Written knowledge tests

An aptitude test

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What will you be required to obtain in addition to holding a Class 1F or Class 2F driver's licence?

A School Bus Operator's Certificate

A driving school certificate

A multi-passenger certificate

A safe driving certificate

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Simultaneously activate the amber warning lights a minimum before the loading zone of...

125 metres

90 metres

75 metres

50 metres

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When must your Authorized Instruction be obtained?

Within 9 months of having the Medical Examination Report approved

Within 6 months of having the Medical Examination Report approved

Within 12 months of having the Medical Examination Report approved

Within 24 months of having the Medical Examination Report approved

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In urban areas, the bus stop should be located where?

The corner

20 metres from the corner

Mid-block

It doesn't matter

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What will automatically cancel the red warning lights, stop arm, crossing arm, and exit lamp?

Placing the gear selector from neutral to drive

Flipping the switch

Closing the door

Accelerating while in drive

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Which statement is false? Drivers may also need to be retested for their class of licence related to a medical condition. This may include...

A hearing test

A vision screening

A knowledge test

A road test

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Each school bus driver receives a minimum of how many hours of in-service training during each school year?

Ten

Eight

Twelve

Six

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If a hearing impairment exists, what might be required?

An audiogram report

Nothing

A support dog

A signer in the bus

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What does this 'Authorized Instruction' stage allow?

The applicant can train in a vehicle similar to a school bus for the first 30 days

The applicant can ride the school bus as an observer

None of the above

The applicant has the opportunity to become familiar with, and train in, the school bus vehicle

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Seat students according to what policy?

Grade

School division

Age

Company policy

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If the applicant currently holds a Class 5F driver's licence and plans to operate a school bus, driver they will be required to write which test?

A Class 1 knowledge test and a school bus knowledge test

A Class 3 knowledge test and a school bus knowledge test

A Class 4 knowledge test and a school bus knowledge test

A Class 2 knowledge test and a school bus knowledge test

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School bus accident data indicates that passengers are more likely to be fatally injured or injured when?

Loading or unloading of passengers

While stopped in traffic

Waiting for the bus

The ride itself

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On buses equipped with air or electric doors, what would you do to activate the red warning lights, stop arm, crossing arm, and exit lamp?

Tap the inside of the door

Place the gear selector into park

Press the 'open door' switch

Place the gear selector into neutral

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To unload passengers, when should you activate the flashing amber lights?

90 metres before the stop

75 metres before the stop

50 metres before the stop

120 metres before the stop

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Which statement is false? All Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 drivers must submit a Medical Examination Report form...

Every five years to age 45

Every three years to age 64

Every year to age 30

Annually at age 65 and over

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Who is required to accompany the trainee while they are being trained to drive the school bus?

A 'supervising driver' who holds a valid licence and has held a minimum Full Class 5F driver's licence for at least ten years

A 'supervising driver' who holds a valid licence and has held a minimum Full Class 5F driver's licence for at least five years

A 'supervising driver' who holds a valid licence and has held a minimum Full Class 5F driver's licence for at least four years

A 'supervising driver' who holds a valid licence and has held a minimum Full Class 5F driver's licence for at least three years

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Which statement is false? As a school bus driver, you can assist your supervisor by...

Having partial interest in employment assignments

Understanding and accepting your share of responsibility

Not repeating information of a personal or confidential nature

Knowing school division policy and supporting it

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While acquiring a Class 2F designation for the purpose of operating a school bus, your class of driver's licence will be identified as...

Class 2F5A

Class 5A2F

Class 5F2A

Class 2FA

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What's the minimum distance to stop from the waiting students?

No closer than 1 metre

No closer then 2 metres

No closer than 3 metres

No closer than 5 metres

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Student loading zones in rural areas should be on the extreme right side of the road where visibility is clear for a minimum of...

100 metres

75 metres

120 metres

150 metres

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How does the employer requests an abstract from a potential school bus driver?

No permission required if the employee has an employment contract signed

Verbal permission from the individual must be obtained

No permission is required

Written permission from the individual must be obtained

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What happens if you fail a pre-trip inspection during the test?

Automatically cancels the road test

It allows you to re-do the pre-trip inspection after the road test

It allows you three more attempts before the road test is cancelled

None of the above

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On buses equipped with a manual service door control handle, how much should you move the handle to activate the red warning lights, stop arm, crossing arm?

2-3 centimetres

10-12 centimetres

5-8 centimetres

3-4 centimetres

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Are applicants permitted to take the Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 knowledge test before the Medical Examination Report is approved?

Only with the permission

Only half of the test

Yes

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