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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School bus drivers are employees of...

Transportation firms

School boards and districts

They are self employed

Bus owners

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

The bus assistant tells them to leave their seat

The driver calls them by name to leave

They are within 15 metres from their stop

The bus comes to a full stop

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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 speak with that driver

Should contact the school board

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When should you activate the red lights?

When traffic is approaching in either direction

After being stopped for 30 seconds

10 metres before coming to a complete stop

When the bus comes to aa complete stop

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

The students must be picked up

The bus is turned around

The hazard lights are activated

None of these

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

Driver attitude

Professionalism

Driver's aptitude

Driver's actions

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

There is no leakage under the bus

Mirrors are clean and unbroken

The seat belt is operational

Tires are in good shape

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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

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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

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When should the outside of the bus be washed?

Once weekly

Once monthly

As often as necessary

It doesn't

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

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

The bus is close to the pick-up location

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

Yes

Only for short students

Only for first-time riders

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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

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

As soon as the last student enters the bus

Once the door is closed

Not until all students are seated

Whenever the driver decides

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

They have to report to the principal

They have to speak with a parent

They have to call their supervisor

Of an emergency

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What should be made the designated safe location?

The drop off location

The emergency drop off location

The school

In front of the student's home

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

Perpendicular

Backed in

Pulled in

It doesn't matter

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

So it becomes a regular part of each trip

All of the above

So the employer sees that you are doing it

To comply with company policy

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Drivers must pick up and drop off students...

Only at designated areas

In groups of three students

Where the drivers feel it's appropriate

Where ever the parents have asked

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

Pull beside the bus and wait

Pass the bus safely

None of these

Activate the same lights the other bus has activated

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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

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

None of these

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

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

The teachers

The parent

The student

All of the above

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

Wipers

The lights

Correct fluid levels

Horn

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Who approves the pick up and drop off locations?

The driver

The principal

The board/district

The parents

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

A calm demeanour

A friendly smile and sense of humour

A handshake

Eye contact

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

80-100 metres prior to pick up

30-50 metres prior to pick up

10-20 metres prior to pick up

75 metres prior to pick up

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

Light

Weather

Student load

Road and traffic conditions

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Which statement is false? Your attitude affects...

If you get any tickets

How you drive

Your relationship with parents

Your relationship with your supervisor

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

Use the crosswalk

All of the above

Point and cross

Wait until traffic has cleared

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What should be activated prior to entering the driveway?

High beam headlights

Red lights

Hazard lights

Amber lights

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