Ontario Bus Driver Test 04

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Ontario Bus Test 04

1 / 30

Which of the following is not a tip to reduce your chances of hitting an animal?

Scan the road ahead from lane marking to lane marking

Watch for shining eyes at the roadside

Reduce speed while in darkness, rain and fog

Travel at a safe speed and stay alert

2 / 30

If the vehicle stalls or breaks down on the highway, what should you do?

Quickly and calmly act to protect the passengers and other motorists

Leave the vehicle and direct traffic

All of the above

Put on the hazard lights

3 / 30

Other than the police, fire or an ambulance, which other vehicle is considered an emergency vehicle when it's stopped with flashing lights?

None of the above

Tow truck

Hydro truck

City repair truck

4 / 30

How are the anti-lock braking system (ABS) designed to work?

None of the above

A quick drop in wheel speed indicates potential wheel lock and causes the brake force to be reduced to that wheel

It pumps the brakes on all wheels at the same time

It holds the locked wheel in place

5 / 30

What must every driver involved in a collision do?

Stay at the scene or return to it immediately and give all possible assistance

Call authorities once back on the road again

Avoid contact with the other driver

All of the above

6 / 30

During a vehicle breakdown, set out appropriate flares, lamps, lanterns or portable reflectors at a distance of approximately how far in advance of the vehicle?

50 metres

75 metres

100 metres

30 metres

7 / 30

Why should you avoid driving in puddles?

A puddle can hide a large pothole that could damage your vehicle

It could splash water over your windshield

It causes potholes to become larger

It could splash pedestrians

8 / 30

During a vehicle breakdown, set out appropriate flares, lamps, lanterns or portable reflectors at a distance of approximately how far at the rear of the vehicle?

50 metres

30 metres

75 metres

100 metres

9 / 30

Which of the following is not a safety tip for driving in snow?

Use high beam headlights to make your vehicle more visible

Increase your following distance and brake early

Remain patient

Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits the conditions

10 / 30

If you spot a large animal while driving, which of the following should you not do?

Attempt to drive around them

Be alert for other animals that may be with the one you've seen

Slow down and sound your horn

Stay in your vehicle

11 / 30

It is illegal to follow a fire vehicle or ambulance going in the same direction if you are how many metres behind them?

200

320

175

150

12 / 30

What is referred to as hydroplaning?

None of the above

When the road floods and are undriveable

When the water is pushed through the tread patterns

When your tires ride on top of the water

13 / 30

What's the purpose of an animal-crossing sign?

To warn drivers of the danger of large animals (such as moose, deer or cattle) crossing the road

All of the above

To warn drivers there may be animal carcases on the road

To show the animals where to cross

14 / 30

Which statement is false? What will reduce the chance of skids while driving in rain?

Smooth steering

Proper tire size

Smooth accelerating

Smooth braking

15 / 30

What should the asphalt in the winter should look like?

Black

Brown

Gray white

Bright white

16 / 30

When approaching a roadside construction site, what can drivers do to help improve the safety of road-side workers?

Put on your hazard lights

Change lanes to increase the space between your vehicle and the hazard

All of the above

Slow down to a crawl

17 / 30

If visibility is decreasing rapidly while driving in the fog, what should you do?

Put on your high beam headlights

Move off the road and into a safe parking area to wait for the fog to lift

Drive at speed but with hazard lights on

Reduce speed significantly

18 / 30

Does ABS allow the vehicle to stop quicker?

Yes

Only on wet roads

When braking at moderate speeds

19 / 30

Which of the following is not a warning sign that your drowsiness is serious enough to place you at risk?

You are perfect with keeping your vehicle in the centre of the lane

You have difficulty keeping your eyes open

You are missing traffic lights and signals

You yawn frequently

20 / 30

If you must drive through a flooded stretch of road, what should you do immediately after?

Pull over to dry the windows

Pull over to check the tires

All of the above

Test your brakes afterward to dry them out

21 / 30

Which statement is false? To reduce driver distractions, you should...

Put reading material away if you are tempted to read

Only eat while driving when traffic flow is light

Identify and pre-set your vehicle's climate control, and audio settings

Make it a habit to pull over and park to use your cell phone or have a passenger take the call or let it go to voice mail

22 / 30

Studies have shown that collisions involving drowsiness tend to occur at what time of the day?

After dinner hour

During late night/early morning hours or late afternoon

24 hours

After breakfast hour

23 / 30

How are the anti-lock braking system (ABS) designed to work?

It pumps the brakes on all wheels at the same time

It holds the locked wheel in place

None of the above

A quick drop in wheel speed indicates potential wheel lock and causes the brake force to be reduced to that wheel

24 / 30

If you are involved in a collision and there is someone injured but you are not trained in first aid, what should you do?

Do nothing

Search your phone for what to do next

Use common sense

Contact someone who knows what to do

25 / 30

Which statement is false? When the roads freeze, the following places freeze first?

Overpasses

Shaded areas

Smooth surfaces

On bridges

26 / 30

When you see an approaching emergency vehicle with its lights or siren on, what should you not do?

Wait for the emergency vehicle to pass and watch for other emergency vehicles that may be responding to the same call

Pull onto the shoulder, including the left one to get out of their way

Allow other vehicles to also pull over

Pull to the right and gradually come to a stop

27 / 30

By law, you must report any collision to the police when there are injuries or damage to vehicles or other property exceed what amount?

1000

3000

1500

2000

28 / 30

Test your wet brakes when it is safe to do so by stopping quickly and firmly at what speed?

30 km/h

80 km/h

25 km/h

50 km/h

29 / 30

Which statement is false? Which of the following can be a cause for skids?

Rough steering

Aggressive accelerating

Old tires

Hard braking

30 / 30

What type of vehicle is threshold braking typically used with?

A vehicle that is not equipped with ABS

A fire vehicle

All of the above

Most tractor-trailers

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