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

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

So it becomes a regular part of each trip

To comply with company policy

2 / 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

3 / 30

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

10-20 metres prior to pick up

30-50 metres prior to pick up

75 metres prior to pick up

80-100 metres prior to pick up

4 / 30

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

Driver's actions

Driver attitude

Professionalism

Driver's aptitude

5 / 30

What should be made the designated safe location?

In front of the student's home

The drop off location

The emergency drop off location

The school

6 / 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

7 / 30

Drivers must pick up and drop off students...

Where ever the parents have asked

Where the drivers feel it's appropriate

Only at designated areas

In groups of three students

8 / 30

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

The teachers

All of the above

The parent

The student

9 / 30

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

A handshake

Eye contact

A friendly smile and sense of humour

A calm demeanour

10 / 30

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

Light

Weather

Student load

Road and traffic conditions

11 / 30

When should you activate the red lights?

When the bus comes to aa complete stop

When traffic is approaching in either direction

After being stopped for 30 seconds

10 metres before coming to a complete stop

12 / 30

Who approves the pick up and drop off locations?

The parents

The principal

The board/district

The driver

13 / 30

When should the outside of the bus be washed?

As often as necessary

Once monthly

It doesn't

Once weekly

14 / 30

When should the amber warning lights be activated in rural areas?

None of these

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

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

15 / 30

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

Clean shaven

Dressing in a neat and appropriate fashion

Personal cleanliness

Maintaining a presentable bus

16 / 30

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

Activate the same lights the other bus has activated

Pass the bus safely

None of these

Pull beside the bus and wait

17 / 30

School bus drivers are employees of...

They are self employed

Bus owners

Transportation firms

School boards and districts

18 / 30

What should be activated prior to entering the driveway?

Amber lights

High beam headlights

Hazard lights

Red lights

19 / 30

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

All of the above

Walk with a partner

Do so only in front of the bus

Hold their hand out, pointing straight ahead

20 / 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

There is no leakage under the bus

The seat belt is operational

Tires are in good shape

21 / 30

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

The lights

Correct fluid levels

Wipers

Horn

22 / 30

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

Point and cross

All of the above

Wait until traffic has cleared

Use the crosswalk

23 / 30

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

They are within 15 metres from their stop

The bus comes to a full stop

The driver calls them by name to leave

The bus assistant tells them to leave their seat

24 / 30

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

Backed in

Perpendicular

It doesn't matter

Pulled in

25 / 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 inform their supervisor

Should speak with that driver

Should contact the school board

None of these

26 / 30

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

27 / 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

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

None of these

28 / 30

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

Whenever the driver decides

Not until all students are seated

Once the door is closed

As soon as the last student enters the bus

29 / 30

Which statement is false? Your attitude affects...

Your relationship with parents

If you get any tickets

How you drive

Your relationship with your supervisor

30 / 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

Of an emergency

They have to speak with a parent

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