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

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

The bus is close to the pick-up location

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

2 / 30

Who approves the pick up and drop off locations?

The principal

The parents

The driver

The board/district

3 / 30

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

Pull beside the bus and wait

Activate the same lights the other bus has activated

None of these

Pass the bus safely

4 / 30

When should the outside of the bus be washed?

Once monthly

As often as necessary

Once weekly

It doesn't

5 / 30

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

Personal cleanliness

Maintaining a presentable bus

Clean shaven

Dressing in a neat and appropriate fashion

6 / 30

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

75 metres prior to pick up

10-20 metres prior to pick up

30-50 metres prior to pick up

7 / 30

What should be activated prior to entering the driveway?

Hazard lights

Red lights

High beam headlights

Amber lights

8 / 30

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

Eye contact

A calm demeanour

A handshake

A friendly smile and sense of humour

9 / 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

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

None of these

10 / 30

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

Only for first-time riders

Yes

Only for short students

11 / 30

What should be made the designated safe location?

In front of the student's home

The school

The drop off location

The emergency drop off location

12 / 30

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

Driver attitude

Driver's actions

Professionalism

Driver's aptitude

13 / 30

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

Once the door is closed

Not until all students are seated

As soon as the last student enters the bus

Whenever the driver decides

14 / 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

Use the crosswalk

Wait until traffic has cleared

15 / 30

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

Walk with a partner

Hold their hand out, pointing straight ahead

All of the above

Do so only in front of the bus

16 / 30

When should you activate the red lights?

10 metres before coming to a complete stop

After being stopped for 30 seconds

When traffic is approaching in either direction

When the bus comes to aa complete stop

17 / 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

None of these

Should speak with that driver

Should contact the school board

18 / 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 speak with a parent

They have to report to the principal

19 / 30

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

Perpendicular

It doesn't matter

Backed in

Pulled in

20 / 30

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

Horn

Correct fluid levels

Wipers

The lights

21 / 30

Which statement is false? Your attitude affects...

Your relationship with your supervisor

How you drive

Your relationship with parents

If you get any tickets

22 / 30

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

The students must be picked up

None of these

The bus is turned around

The hazard lights are activated

23 / 30

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

So the employer sees that you are doing it

All of the above

So it becomes a regular part of each trip

To comply with company policy

24 / 30

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

They are within 15 metres from their stop

The bus assistant tells them to leave their seat

The driver calls them by name to leave

The bus comes to a full stop

25 / 30

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

Secure the emergency exit

Secure student's bags

Check for signs of interior damage

Close windows and vents

26 / 30

Drivers must pick up and drop off students...

Only at designated areas

Where the drivers feel it's appropriate

Where ever the parents have asked

In groups of three students

27 / 30

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

Weather

Light

Road and traffic conditions

Student load

28 / 30

School bus drivers are employees of...

School boards and districts

They are self employed

Transportation firms

Bus owners

29 / 30

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

The seat belt is operational

Tires are in good shape

There is no leakage under the bus

Mirrors are clean and unbroken

30 / 30

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

The parent

All of the above

The student

The teachers

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