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

The seat belt is operational

Tires are in good shape

There is no leakage under the bus

2 / 30

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

The hazard lights are activated

The students must be picked up

The bus is turned around

None of these

3 / 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

4 / 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

So the employer sees that you are doing it

All of the above

5 / 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

None of these

The bus is close to the pick-up location

The bus has come to a complete stop and the red light and stop arm are activated

6 / 30

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

Road and traffic conditions

Student load

Weather

Light

7 / 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

8 / 30

What should be activated prior to entering the driveway?

High beam headlights

Amber lights

Hazard lights

Red lights

9 / 30

Who approves the pick up and drop off locations?

The board/district

The parents

The principal

The driver

10 / 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

11 / 30

School bus drivers are employees of...

School boards and districts

Bus owners

Transportation firms

They are self employed

12 / 30

When should the outside of the bus be washed?

Once weekly

It doesn't

As often as necessary

Once monthly

13 / 30

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

Horn

Wipers

The lights

Correct fluid levels

14 / 30

Drivers must pick up and drop off students...

Only at designated areas

Where the drivers feel it's appropriate

Where ever the parents have asked

In groups of three students

15 / 30

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

A calm demeanour

A handshake

Eye contact

A friendly smile and sense of humour

16 / 30

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

None of these

Pull beside the bus and wait

Activate the same lights the other bus has activated

Pass the bus safely

17 / 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?

None of these

Should contact the school board

Should speak with that driver

Should inform their supervisor

18 / 30

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

The bus comes to a full stop

The driver calls them by name to leave

The bus assistant tells them to leave their seat

They are within 15 metres from their stop

19 / 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

20 / 30

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

Personal cleanliness

Clean shaven

Maintaining a presentable bus

Dressing in a neat and appropriate fashion

21 / 30

What should be made the designated safe location?

The school

In front of the student's home

The emergency drop off location

The drop off location

22 / 30

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

Walk with a partner

Do so only in front of the bus

All of the above

Hold their hand out, pointing straight ahead

23 / 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

24 / 30

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

It doesn't matter

Pulled in

Backed in

Perpendicular

25 / 30

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

Wait until traffic has cleared

Point and cross

Use the crosswalk

All of the above

26 / 30

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

They have to call their supervisor

They have to report to the principal

They have to speak with a parent

Of an emergency

27 / 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

28 / 30

Which statement is false? Your attitude affects...

How you drive

Your relationship with your supervisor

If you get any tickets

Your relationship with parents

29 / 30

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

Driver attitude

Driver's actions

Professionalism

Driver's aptitude

30 / 30

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

The teachers

All of the above

The parent

The student

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