- Perfect for first-time and renewal commercial applicants, and those adding endorsements
- Based on 2024 ON commercial driver's licence manual
- Triple-checked for accuracy
- Updated for November 2024
What you need to know
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You’ve arrived at Practice Test 1, focused on passenger safety—a core responsibility for Class B drivers in Ontario. This test includes 50 questions, with an 80% pass mark, just like the real exam. Properly understanding passenger safety regulations will help you not just in the exam but in your daily responsibilities as a Class B driver.
What to expect on the official exam
50
questions
40
correct answers to pass
80
passing score
List of questions (classic view)
- A bus driver should choose a safe driving speed, primarily based on
- The air pressure of a spare tire should equal
- When should the bus driver perform a safety check of the bus?
- You're approaching an intersection, and you notice that the roadway beyond the intersection is blocked with traffic. What should you do?
- When travelling slower than the other traffic, you should
- If you're approaching a level railway crossing that is not protected by gates or railway crossing signals, what should you do?
- A vehicle being used for the removal of snow from a roadway must be equipped with a
- What is the main purpose of maintaining the correct air pressure in the tires?
- Under Ontario law, when a school bus stops with its red signals flashing, other drivers must
- A broken centre line on a roadway means that you may
- Which of the following equipment items is NOT required on a school bus?
- If a front tire blows out, what should you do first?
- If your right wheels drop off the roadway, what should you do to get back onto the roadway?
- Generally the safest drivers are those who
- If a bus becomes disabled on a roadway at night, flares or reflectors must be placed approximately _________ in front of and behind the vehicle.
- When driving in fog, you should use
- You're driving on a two-way street when you hear the siren of an approaching emergency vehicle. Under Ontario law, what must you do?
- What is the most important concern for a bus driver?
- If your vehicle lacks antilock brakes (ABS), how can you stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway?
- When travelling at over 60 km/h (40 mph), a bus driver must maintain a following distance of at least _________ behind the vehicle ahead, except when passing.
- Until which age can a driver submit a medical report every five years?
- How should the air pressure in your spare tire compare to the rest of the tires on your vehicle?
- When you start a vehicle with a standard transmission, press the clutch pedal. The clutch should engage without
- Can medical professionals be legally obligated to report your health issues that could impact your driving abilities?
- How soon after installation should wheel fasteners be inspected, according to manufacturers' recommendations?
- How frequently must drivers between the age of 46 and 64 submit a medical report?
- Who bears the responsibility for ensuring the operational safety of a commercial motor vehicle?
- Where is the decal placed if a bus passes an inspection?
- What action should a driver take if a minor defect is discovered on the vehicle?
- Drivers aged 65 and older must submit a medical report every how many years?
- Can your licence be denied if your physical or medical condition fails to meet the standards defined by the Highway Traffic Act regulations?
- When applying for a licence to drive a bus, do you need to submit a filled out ministry medical certificate?
- What should you expect when checking your brakes?
- Can a driver operate a vehicle with a major defect?
- Why is it important for a driver to regularly check all vehicle systems throughout the day for defects?
- Which of the following vehicles doesn't use schedule 2 for inspections?
- Which of the following statements is false in relation to broken springs, ruptured air bags and faulty shock absorbers?
- Do police officers or appointed ministry officers have the right to perform a safety inspection on your vehicle at any time and location?
- A driver is not permitted to drive a bus, motor coach, school bus, or a school-purposes vehicle unless someone has conducted an inspection of the vehicle and completed an inspection report within the previous
- What is another term used to describe the free play in the steering system?
- Which of these class of licenses allows you to drive a school-purpose bus?
- How can you determine if the parking brake is functioning correctly during daily road checks?
- A Class C licence will allow you to drive any bus (other than a school-purposes bus) that seats more than
- Which class of licence is required to drive an ambulance or a bus with seating for up to 24 passengers, not including a school-purposes bus?
- What licence class must you hold to drive any school-purpose bus with seating for more than 24 passengers?
- What is not an essential aspect to check during a fuel system inspection?
- A school bus driver improvement course certificate is valid for
- Where should the guide ideally position himself when you are backing your vehicle?
- Before starting to back your vehicle, you should do which of the following?
- When making a left turn, which method should you use to avoid striking a vehicle or a sign post on an island?