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

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

Point and cross

All of the above

2 / 30

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

Maintaining a presentable bus

Clean shaven

Dressing in a neat and appropriate fashion

Personal cleanliness

3 / 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

4 / 30

What should be activated prior to entering the driveway?

Hazard lights

High beam headlights

Amber lights

Red lights

5 / 30

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

Wipers

Horn

Correct fluid levels

The lights

6 / 30

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

They are within 15 metres from their stop

The driver calls them by name to leave

The bus comes to a full stop

The bus assistant tells them to leave their seat

7 / 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

8 / 30

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

Weather

Road and traffic conditions

Student load

Light

9 / 30

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

The bus is turned around

None of these

The students must be picked up

The hazard lights are activated

10 / 30

What should be made the designated safe location?

The drop off location

The school

The emergency drop off location

In front of the student's home

11 / 30

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

Pulled in

It doesn't matter

Perpendicular

Backed in

12 / 30

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

A handshake

A friendly smile and sense of humour

Eye contact

A calm demeanour

13 / 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

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

None of these

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

14 / 30

Which statement is false? Your attitude affects...

Your relationship with your supervisor

Your relationship with parents

If you get any tickets

How you drive

15 / 30

School bus drivers are employees of...

Bus owners

Transportation firms

They are self employed

School boards and districts

16 / 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

30-50 metres prior to pick up

80-100 metres prior to pick up

17 / 30

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

To comply with company policy

So it becomes a regular part of each trip

All of the above

So the employer sees that you are doing it

18 / 30

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

The parent

The teachers

All of the above

The student

19 / 30

When should the outside of the bus be washed?

Once monthly

Once weekly

It doesn't

As often as necessary

20 / 30

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

Not until all students are seated

Once the door is closed

Whenever the driver decides

As soon as the last student enters the bus

21 / 30

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

Close windows and vents

Check for signs of interior damage

Secure student's bags

Secure the emergency exit

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 inform their supervisor

Should contact the school board

None of these

23 / 30

When should you activate the red lights?

After being stopped for 30 seconds

10 metres before coming to a complete stop

When traffic is approaching in either direction

When the bus comes to aa complete stop

24 / 30

Who approves the pick up and drop off locations?

The parents

The board/district

The principal

The driver

25 / 30

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

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

None of these

They can make eye-contact with the driver

26 / 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

27 / 30

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

Professionalism

Driver's aptitude

Driver's actions

Driver attitude

28 / 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

The seat belt is operational

Tires are in good shape

There is no leakage under the bus

29 / 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

None of these

Activate the same lights the other bus has activated

30 / 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

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