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?

All of the above

Point and cross

Use the crosswalk

Wait until traffic has cleared

2 / 30

Which statement is false? Your attitude affects...

If you get any tickets

How you drive

Your relationship with parents

Your relationship with your supervisor

3 / 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

4 / 30

Who approves the pick up and drop off locations?

The driver

The principal

The parents

The board/district

5 / 30

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

The lights

Horn

Correct fluid levels

Wipers

6 / 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

7 / 30

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

The bus comes to a full stop

They are within 15 metres from their stop

The driver calls them by name to leave

The bus assistant tells them to leave their seat

8 / 30

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

Maintaining a presentable bus

Clean shaven

Personal cleanliness

Dressing in a neat and appropriate fashion

9 / 30

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

Activate the same lights the other bus has activated

None of these

Pass the bus safely

Pull beside the bus and wait

10 / 30

School bus drivers are employees of...

They are self employed

School boards and districts

Transportation firms

Bus owners

11 / 30

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

The teachers

The student

All of the above

The parent

12 / 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

None of these

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

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

13 / 30

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

Not until all students are seated

Once the door is closed

As soon as the last student enters the bus

Whenever the driver decides

14 / 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

15 / 30

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

Driver's aptitude

Driver attitude

Professionalism

Driver's actions

16 / 30

What should be made the designated safe location?

In front of the student's home

The school

The emergency drop off location

The drop off location

17 / 30

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

Yes

Only for first-time riders

Only for short students

18 / 30

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

Perpendicular

Pulled in

Backed in

It doesn't matter

19 / 30

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

20 / 30

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

30-50 metres prior to pick up

75 metres prior to pick up

80-100 metres prior to pick up

10-20 metres prior to pick up

21 / 30

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

All of the above

So the employer sees that you are doing it

To comply with company policy

So it becomes a regular part of each trip

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

None of these

Should contact the school board

23 / 30

What should be activated prior to entering the driveway?

Red lights

High beam headlights

Hazard lights

Amber lights

24 / 30

When should you activate the red lights?

When traffic is approaching in either direction

After being stopped for 30 seconds

When the bus comes to aa complete stop

10 metres before coming to a complete stop

25 / 30

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

Light

Road and traffic conditions

Student load

Weather

26 / 30

When should the outside of the bus be washed?

As often as necessary

It doesn't

Once weekly

Once monthly

27 / 30

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

28 / 30

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

Of an emergency

They have to call their supervisor

They have to report to the principal

They have to speak with a parent

29 / 30

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

Secure the emergency exit

Close windows and vents

Check for signs of interior damage

Secure student's bags

30 / 30

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

A calm demeanour

Eye contact

A friendly smile and sense of humour

A handshake

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