Manitoba School Bus Driver Test 02

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1 / 30

The braking force required to stop a vehicle varies directly with what?

Type of brakes

Driver's ability

Speed and weight

Brake maintenance

2 / 30

If the speed is doubled, the braking force must be...

4 times

Doubled

6 times

Tripled

3 / 30

When must a school bus driver perform a pre-trip inspection of a school bus vehicle?

Some time in the morning

As soon as they wake up

Prior to transporting passengers

Any time during the day

4 / 30

The seat belt must be worn at all times. Why?

It's the proper thing to do

In the event of a skid or swerve, a buckled-up seat belt will keep you from being thrown out of your seat and allow you to control the vehicle

It's the law

To show the student what they should use in other vehicles

5 / 30

What is not an indication of suspension malfunction?

Drifting to one side

Excessive bouncing

Bus sag at one end or one corner

Hitting the bottom when going over bumps or through potholes

6 / 30

Does the person driving the bus have to be the same person who inspected the bus and signed the school bus inspection log book?

Not if requested by the employer

Yes

Not if requested by the school board

7 / 30

How far from the intersection should you activate the right turn signal in urban areas?

At least 10 metres

A minimum of 75 metres

At least 30 metres

A minimum of 50 metres

8 / 30

When is the ideal time to check the automatic transmission fluid level?

Whenever you feel it necessary

At the end of a run when the engine and transmission are at operating temperature

When checking the other fluid levels

Before a run starts to ensure there is enough

9 / 30

What is an anti-lock brake system?

An electronic system that monitors and controls tire pressure while braking

An electronic system that monitors and controls traction during braking

An electronic system that monitors and controls wheel speed during braking

None of the above

10 / 30

If bullying happens on the school bus, what should happen next?

Reprimand the bully and isolate them at the back of the bus

Report such incidents to the school principal and your supervisor

Stop safely and ask the bully to leave the bus

None of the above

11 / 30

What does excessive brake heat do for the brakes?

Shortens brake life and braking effectiveness

None of the above

Shortens stopping distance

Causes brake noises

12 / 30

Which statement is false? Visually inspect belts for what?

Size

Looseness

Cracking

Breakage

13 / 30

To be able to stop in the same distance, if the weight is doubled, the braking force must be...

Doubled

The same

Quadrupled

Tripled

14 / 30

If a different driver will operate the same school bus, are they required to perform a pre-trip inspection?

Only if the route used is different

Only if a problem was noted from the first driver

Yes

15 / 30

When a defect is identified that is not safety-related, what should happen?

Inform the parents to ensure they are comfortable for the children to ride the bus

The vehicle should remain out of service until repairs are completed

Stop immediately and fix the problem

The record would show the defect and would be reported according to local school division policy

16 / 30

Why is the first set of checks is made under the hood?

It's at the top of the list

It's good to get it out of the way

It's the first part of the bus you approached

The engine is cool and the various fluid systems have had time to stabilize

17 / 30

Vehicles with a non-tilt hood, the front wheel movement may be observed how?

By looking over the hood

By extending your head through the driver's side window

By the marks on the ground

With the aid of someone else

18 / 30

What is the advantage to ensure the vehicle has adequate fuel for the next trip, especially in winter?

It will reduce the amount of condensation inside the fuel tank

It reduces stress

It saves time filling up

It costs less to fill the tank

19 / 30

What steering technique is required for school buses?

Shuffle

Palming

The push-pull

Hand over hand

20 / 30

Students should remain seated until when?

The is almost at a full stop

The driver calls out their name

The service door is fully open

The bus comes to a full stop

21 / 30

What is not one of the items to check to ensure the hydraulic brake system and back-up system are functioning as designed?

The electric hydraulic pump motor

A bell

A buzzer

The brake pressure warning light

22 / 30

On highways, signal at least how far before turning?

75 metres

100 metres

150 metres

50 metres

23 / 30

When weight and speed are both doubled, the braking force must be increased...

12 times

8 times

4 times

6 times

24 / 30

The voltage meter or voltmeter indicates voltage produced by the alternator. What is a normal reading when the engine is running?

13 to 14 volts

8 to 9 volts

15 to 17 volts

10 to 12 volts

25 / 30

When defects are found that could interfere with safe vehicle operation or are in violation of The Highway Traffic Act, what happens next?

Only half the passengers can ride the bus

None of the above

The supervisor must repair the vehicle

The vehicle cannot be operated for transporting students until repairs are completed

26 / 30

What is the advantage of an anti-lock brake system?

They are less expensive to maintain

It prevents the wheel from skidding and increases vehicle stability and control

It allows the wheels to maintain a straight of travel while braking

It adds more friction from the tires to the road surface

27 / 30

When rounding a curve, why should you never brake in the middle of a curve?

Adds more wear on the brakes

Adds more wear on the tires

It's less economical

This can cause skidding and loss of control

28 / 30

It is the responsibility of every school division to ensure that every school bus vehicle in its fleet is equipped with what?

Maps

Travel descriptions

A school bus inspection log book

Cell phone

29 / 30

If an individual student is guilty of breaking the rules of bus conduct, what should not be done?

None of the above

Ignore them and the problem will go away

Take them privately to speak with them

Reprimand the student in front all the pupils riding the bus

30 / 30

The volume of oil will expand or contract greatly depending on what?

The amount of oil

The capacity of oil allowed

The type of oil used

The engine temperature

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