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Question 1Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What does a flashing red traffic light require a bus driver to do?

  1. Slow down and proceed with caution
  2. Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe Correct answer.
  3. Yield only to vehicles on the right
  4. Continue at the posted speed limit

Explanation

A flashing red signal is treated exactly like a stop sign. The driver must come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and cross traffic, and only proceed once the way is clearly safe. Rolling through is a violation even when no other traffic is visible.

Question 2Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended is stopped on a two-lane road. What must an approaching driver do?

  1. Reduce speed to 30 km/h and pass carefully
  2. Sound the horn and proceed past the bus
  3. Pass if no children are visible near the bus
  4. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing Correct answer.

Explanation

When a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, traffic in both directions on an undivided road must stop. The driver stays stopped until the lights are turned off and the arm is retracted. Children may still be crossing even if none are immediately visible.

Question 3Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What is the safest following distance for a fully loaded bus travelling at highway speed in good weather?

  1. Exactly one vehicle length per 10 km/h
  2. One car length at any speed
  3. Two seconds, the same as for a car
  4. At least four seconds behind the vehicle ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

Heavy vehicles need far more stopping distance than cars because of their mass and air-brake lag. A following gap of at least four seconds in good conditions gives the driver room to react and stop. The gap should be increased in rain, snow, or darkness.

Question 4Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

When are you permitted to pass a vehicle on the right on a multi-lane highway?

  1. Only after flashing your headlights to warn the other driver
  2. Whenever the vehicle ahead is travelling below the speed limit
  3. When the vehicle ahead is in a lane for turning left and your lane continues straight Correct answer.
  4. Never, because passing on the right is always illegal

Explanation

Passing on the right is generally allowed on multi-lane roads when the vehicle ahead is positioned for a left turn and your lane continues straight. It is also allowed where lanes are marked for different directions. Passing on the shoulder or off the roadway is never permitted.

Question 5Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

At an intersection with no signs or signals, two vehicles arrive at the same time from different roads. Who has the right of way?

  1. The vehicle travelling faster
  2. The vehicle on the right Correct answer.
  3. The larger vehicle
  4. The vehicle that arrived first by a fraction of a second

Explanation

At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver must yield to the vehicle approaching from the right. This rule applies when both vehicles arrive at essentially the same moment. If one vehicle clearly arrived first and has already entered the intersection, that vehicle should be allowed to clear it.

Question 6Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A pedestrian is waiting at a marked crosswalk without a signal. What must you do?

  1. Continue if you have already reduced speed
  2. Stop and yield so the pedestrian can cross safely Correct answer.
  3. Stop only after the pedestrian steps onto the roadway
  4. Wave the pedestrian across while rolling forward

Explanation

Drivers must yield to pedestrians at marked crosswalks, and a person waiting to cross is generally entitled to proceed. Stopping early and clearly signals your intention and protects the pedestrian. Waving someone across while moving can create confusion and danger.

Question 7Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What is the correct action when an emergency vehicle with sirens and flashing lights approaches from behind?

  1. Move to the left lane and continue at the same speed
  2. Pull as far right as possible and stop until it passes Correct answer.
  3. Stop immediately in your lane
  4. Speed up to stay ahead of it

Explanation

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, drivers must clear a path by moving to the right edge and stopping. You should remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed. Blocking the route delays emergency response.

Question 8Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

How far before a turn must you signal when driving a bus in a built-up area?

  1. At least 30 metres before the turn Correct answer.
  2. At least 5 metres before the turn
  3. Only as you begin to turn
  4. Only if other traffic is nearby

Explanation

Signals must be given early enough for other road users to react. In urban areas the standard is at least 30 metres before a turn, and signalling is required whether or not other traffic appears to be present. Signalling as you turn defeats the purpose of warning others.

Question 9Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

You are driving a bus and approach a railway crossing with flashing red lights and no gate. What should you do?

  1. Stop only if a train is within sight
  2. Stop, check both directions, and cross only when the signals stop and the way is clear Correct answer.
  3. Proceed slowly while the lights flash if no train is visible
  4. Drive around the lights if they appear stuck

Explanation

Flashing red lights at a railway crossing mean a train is approaching or the crossing is active. The driver must stop and may only proceed once the signals have stopped and the track is visibly clear in both directions. Never attempt to beat a train or bypass the signals.

Question 10Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for a fully licensed driver operating a bus in Ontario?

  1. 0.02, a reduced limit for commercial vehicles
  2. Zero, because a commercial bus driver must have a blood alcohol concentration of zero Correct answer.
  3. 0.05, the warn range threshold
  4. 0.08, the same as any other driver

Explanation

Drivers of commercial vehicles, including buses, must have a blood alcohol concentration of zero while on duty. Any detectable alcohol can lead to sanctions and loss of the privilege to drive commercially. This is stricter than the limits that apply to ordinary passenger vehicle drivers.

Question 11Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

You are driving a bus in heavy fog. Which lighting choice is correct?

  1. Use high beams to cut through the fog
  2. Use low-beam headlights so you can see and be seen Correct answer.
  3. Use parking lights only
  4. Turn on hazard lights and keep driving at normal speed

Explanation

High beams reflect off fog and worsen visibility, so low beams are the correct choice. Low beams direct light down toward the road and make your bus visible to others. In dense fog you should also reduce speed and increase your following distance.

Question 12Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus is travelling down a long steep hill. What is the recommended braking technique?

  1. Shift to neutral and coast
  2. Select a lower gear and use engine braking, applying the brakes in controlled intervals Correct answer.
  3. Use the parking brake to control speed
  4. Ride the brakes continuously all the way down

Explanation

On long descents, selecting a lower gear lets engine compression help control speed. Brakes should be applied firmly in intervals and released so they can cool. Continuous braking overheats the drums and can cause brake fade.

Question 13Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What does a solid white line on the right edge of the roadway indicate?

  1. A lane reserved for passing
  2. A no-stopping zone
  3. A pedestrian crossing zone
  4. The right edge of the travelled lane Correct answer.

Explanation

A solid white line along the right side marks the edge of the travelled portion of the road. Drivers should keep their vehicle to the left of this line except when entering a shoulder or turning. It helps guide drivers in poor visibility.

Question 14Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is being tailgated on a two-lane road. What is the safest response?

  1. Increase the gap ahead and allow the tailgater to pass when safe Correct answer.
  2. Flash the brake lights repeatedly
  3. Brake sharply to warn the following driver
  4. Speed up to increase the distance behind

Explanation

When someone follows too closely, the safest approach is to open extra space ahead so you can slow gradually rather than abruptly. Allowing the impatient driver to pass when it is safe removes the hazard. Brake-checking or speeding up tends to escalate the risk.

Question 15Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

Before backing a bus, what should the driver do first?

  1. Ask a passenger to watch from a window
  2. Rely on the mirrors alone
  3. Walk around the vehicle to check for obstacles and pedestrians Correct answer.
  4. Sound the horn and reverse immediately

Explanation

A walk-around before reversing reveals obstacles, children, or pedestrians that mirrors may not show. Large blind spots behind a bus make this check essential. A spotter can help, but the driver remains responsible for the manoeuvre.

Question 16Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What is the purpose of a commercial vehicle inspection before a trip?

  1. To record the distance travelled for fuel accounting
  2. To satisfy insurance paperwork only
  3. To confirm brakes, lights, tires, and safety equipment are in working order Correct answer.
  4. To warm the engine before starting

Explanation

A pre-trip inspection is a safety check of critical systems such as brakes, lights, tires, steering, and emergency equipment. Defects found before departure can be corrected before the bus carries passengers. A defect that affects safety must be reported and the vehicle taken out of service until repaired.

Question 17Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus approaches a stop where passengers are waiting. Which practice best protects boarding passengers?

  1. Stop several metres from the curb to leave room
  2. Stop in the travel lane and open the doors
  3. Stop close to the curb so passengers do not step into traffic Correct answer.
  4. Stop only after waving passengers toward the bus

Explanation

Pulling close to the curb reduces the distance passengers must walk in the roadway. It also discourages them from stepping into the travel lane. Stopping away from the curb exposes boarding passengers to passing traffic.

Question 18Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

When may a driver proceed through an intersection on a green light?

  1. Only if no vehicle is approaching from the left
  2. Only after sounding the horn
  3. Immediately, because green always grants an absolute right of way
  4. Only after confirming the intersection is clear of vehicles and pedestrians Correct answer.

Explanation

A green light permits movement but does not guarantee a clear path. The driver must still check that the intersection is free of crossing vehicles and pedestrians before entering. Entering blindly risks a collision with someone running the red.

Question 19Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What is the minimum safe action when a tire blows out at highway speed while driving a bus?

  1. Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and avoid hard braking Correct answer.
  2. Accelerate to stabilize the vehicle
  3. Steer sharply toward the shoulder at once
  4. Brake as hard as possible immediately

Explanation

A blowout pulls the vehicle toward the failed tire, so the driver must hold the wheel firmly and keep the bus straight. Releasing the accelerator lets the vehicle slow gradually while control is regained. Hard braking or sharp steering can cause a rollover or loss of control.

Question 20Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus carrying passengers must make an emergency stop on a highway shoulder. What should the driver do first?

  1. Move as far onto the shoulder as possible and activate hazard lights Correct answer.
  2. Stop in the right lane and open the doors
  3. Stop immediately in place and turn off all lights
  4. Reverse back along the shoulder to an exit

Explanation

Clearing the travel lane protects passengers and other traffic from a rear-end collision. Hazard lights warn approaching drivers of the stopped bus. Passengers should then be kept in a safe location away from traffic until help arrives.

Question 21Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus is entering a roundabout. Who must yield?

  1. Vehicles in the roundabout must yield to entering buses
  2. The vehicle approaching from the left yields in all cases
  3. The entering vehicle must yield to traffic already in the roundabout Correct answer.
  4. The larger vehicle always has the right of way

Explanation

Traffic entering a roundabout yields to vehicles already circulating in it. Drivers should slow on approach, keep right, and signal when exiting. Yielding on entry keeps the circulating lane moving smoothly and prevents side-impact collisions.

Question 22Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is fatigued on a long overnight trip. What is the safest action?

  1. Drive faster to reach the destination sooner
  2. Pull over in a safe location and rest before continuing Correct answer.
  3. Open a window and turn up the radio
  4. Drink coffee and maintain speed

Explanation

Fatigue impairs reaction time and judgment in ways that cannot be overcome by fresh air or caffeine. The only safe remedy is to stop and rest. Continuing while drowsy risks a crash that could injure many passengers.

Question 23Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

You are driving a bus and a vehicle ahead stops suddenly with no brake lights. What is the best defensive response?

  1. Honk and continue at the same speed
  2. Swerve into the adjacent lane without checking
  3. Close the gap to discourage the driver from stopping again
  4. Maintain a large following gap and prepare to stop, watching for hazards ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

A vehicle without working brake lights gives no warning, so a generous following gap buys reaction time. The driver should scan ahead for developing hazards and be ready to brake smoothly. Swerving without checking mirrors and blind spots is dangerous in a heavy vehicle.

Question 24Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol indicate?

  1. A warning of a hazard or change in road conditions ahead Correct answer.
  2. A service facility such as fuel or food
  3. A regulatory requirement that must be obeyed immediately
  4. A construction zone speed limit

Explanation

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs that alert drivers to hazards such as curves, intersections, or narrowing lanes. They tell the driver to adjust speed and be prepared for a change. Regulatory signs, by contrast, are usually white with black or red markings.

Question 25Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

When a transit bus is pulling out from a stop with its left turn signal on, what should approaching drivers do?

  1. Pass on the left regardless of oncoming traffic
  2. Accelerate to pass before the bus moves
  3. Yield and allow the bus to re-enter the lane when it is safe Correct answer.
  4. Sound the horn to warn the bus to stay put

Explanation

Transit buses signalling to leave a stop are generally given priority to re-enter traffic. Other drivers should slow and yield so the bus can merge safely. Accelerating to pass creates a conflict and endangers passengers and following traffic.

Question 26Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus is travelling at highway speed when the driver sees a school bus ahead with its overhead red lights flashing. What must the driver do?

  1. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing Correct answer.
  2. Slow to 60 km/h and pass with caution
  3. Sound the horn and continue if no children are visible
  4. Change lanes and continue at the same speed

Explanation

When overhead red lights on a school bus are flashing, traffic approaching from either direction must stop and stay stopped until the lights stop flashing. This applies on any road, not only in built-up areas, unless a median physically separates the directions of travel. Children may be crossing, so creeping past is never permitted.

Question 27Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is approaching an intersection where the traffic light has turned amber. What is the correct action?

  1. Accelerate to clear the intersection before the red light
  2. Continue at the same speed and sound the horn
  3. Stop if it can be done safely before the intersection Correct answer.
  4. Stop only if a pedestrian is on the crosswalk

Explanation

An amber light warns that the signal is about to turn red, so a driver should stop unless stopping cannot be done safely. A loaded bus needs a long distance to halt, so braking smoothly and early is expected. Speeding up to beat the light is a common cause of serious intersection collisions.

Question 28Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What is the general maximum speed limit on a highway outside a built-up area in Ontario unless a sign shows otherwise?

  1. 80 km/h Correct answer.
  2. 90 km/h
  3. 70 km/h
  4. 100 km/h

Explanation

Where no sign is posted, the default speed limit on a highway outside a built-up area is 80 km/h. Built-up areas default to 50 km/h. Drivers must always obey posted limits where they exist, and a bus may also be governed by a lower limit on its own posted signs.

Question 29Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver intends to turn left at an intersection with a green light. What must the driver do?

  1. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning Correct answer.
  2. Turn only after the light turns amber
  3. Proceed immediately because the green light gives the right of way
  4. Wait for a pedestrian signal even when no one is crossing

Explanation

A green light allows movement but does not give an absolute right of way to a left-turning driver. The driver must yield to oncoming vehicles close enough to be a hazard and to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Only when the way is clear may the turn be completed.

Question 30Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What does a flashing green light at an Ontario intersection indicate?

  1. The light will change to amber within three seconds
  2. Advance green for a protected left turn only Correct answer.
  3. Pedestrians may not cross at any time
  4. The signal is malfunctioning and should be treated as a stop sign

Explanation

A flashing green light means the driver facing it has an advanced green and may turn left or go straight while oncoming traffic is stopped. Pedestrians are still protected and must be allowed to finish crossing. The flashing phase ends before the regular green appears.

Question 31Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver sees a stop sign with a smaller sign beneath it reading that all-way stop rules apply. How should the driver proceed?

  1. Yield only to traffic approaching from the right
  2. Proceed without stopping if no vehicle is visible
  3. Stop only if another vehicle has already stopped
  4. Stop completely, then proceed in order of arrival Correct answer.

Explanation

At an all-way stop, every vehicle must come to a complete stop and then proceed in the order in which it arrived. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. A full stop is required even when the intersection appears empty.

Question 32Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

When a bus driver is passing a cyclist on a road with a single lane in each direction, what clearance should be left where practical?

  1. One metre Correct answer.
  2. Three metres
  3. Two metres
  4. Half a metre

Explanation

Ontario requires drivers to leave at least one metre of space when passing a cyclist where practical. A bus is wide and creates strong air turbulence, so a generous margin protects the rider. If one metre cannot be given safely, the driver should wait rather than squeeze past.

Question 33Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is directed by a police officer to proceed through an intersection while the traffic light is red. What should the driver do?

  1. Refuse to move until a supervisor authorizes it
  2. Wait for the green light because signals override officers
  3. Follow the officer's direction after checking the way is clear Correct answer.
  4. Sound the horn and proceed slowly without stopping

Explanation

A police officer directing traffic has authority that overrides the normal signals and signs. The driver should obey the officer's hand signals, confirming the path is clear before moving. Signals resume their normal meaning once the officer leaves the intersection.

Question 34Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver approaches a crosswalk where a pedestrian with a white cane is waiting to cross. What is the safest action?

  1. Stop well back and wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed Correct answer.
  2. Drive around the pedestrian by using the opposing lane
  3. Proceed because the pedestrian has not stepped onto the road
  4. Sound the horn once to signal that the bus is present

Explanation

A white cane indicates a person who is blind or has low vision, so the driver must stop and give that person time to cross fully. Stopping well back gives the pedestrian a clear, safe path and reduces the chance of a collision. The horn should not be used, because it can startle and disorient the pedestrian.

Question 35Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus is travelling in the left lane of a multi-lane highway and a faster vehicle is approaching from behind. What should the driver do?

  1. Brake sharply so the following driver notices the bus
  2. Speed up to match the approaching vehicle
  3. Maintain the lane and speed because the bus has the right of way
  4. Move to the right lane when it is safe to let the vehicle pass Correct answer.

Explanation

Slower traffic should keep right, and a driver being overtaken should move to the right lane when it is safe. Blocking the left lane creates frustration and encourages risky passing. Braking sharply in front of a following vehicle is dangerous.

Question 36Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

What is the correct way for a bus driver to enter a highway from an acceleration lane?

  1. Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a large gap
  2. Use the shoulder until a lane change is convenient
  3. Match the speed of highway traffic and merge into a suitable gap Correct answer.
  4. Enter at ramp speed and expect highway traffic to yield

Explanation

A driver entering a highway should use the acceleration lane to build speed close to that of traffic already on the road. Merging at a similar speed reduces the disruption and the risk of a collision. Traffic already on the highway is not required to yield to merging vehicles.

Question 37Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver must cross a sidewalk to enter a parking area. What rule applies?

  1. Pedestrians on the sidewalk have the right of way Correct answer.
  2. The driver only needs to yield to pedestrians approaching from the left
  3. The bus has the right of way because it is entering from the road
  4. The driver may proceed if the sidewalk is empty at that moment

Explanation

A driver crossing a sidewalk must yield the right of way to pedestrians using it. The sidewalk is part of the pedestrian network, and a large vehicle can block sightlines, so the driver must check carefully before crossing. Failing to yield can result in a serious injury to a pedestrian.

Question 38Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is following a large truck that blocks the view ahead. What is the best way to manage the following distance?

  1. Increase the gap so the road ahead can be seen Correct answer.
  2. Flash the headlights to ask the truck to speed up
  3. Drive slightly to the left to see around the truck
  4. Follow closely so other vehicles cannot cut in

Explanation

When a large vehicle blocks the view, a longer following distance restores the driver's ability to see hazards and to stop in time. A bus needs more room than a car, so the gap should be generous. Moving left to peer around the truck risks entering an oncoming lane.

Question 39Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is on a road with a broken yellow centre line. What does this line permit?

  1. Passing when it is safe and the way ahead is clear Correct answer.
  2. No passing at any time in either direction
  3. Passing only during daylight hours
  4. Passing only if the vehicle ahead is a farm tractor

Explanation

A broken yellow centre line marks a two-way road where passing is allowed when it is safe. The driver must still confirm that the oncoming lane is clear and that there is enough distance to complete the pass. A solid yellow line on the driver's side would prohibit passing.

Question 40Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is stopped at a red light and wants to turn right. What must the driver do?

  1. Turn immediately because right turns are always permitted on red
  2. Wait for the green light at every intersection
  3. Come to a full stop, yield to pedestrians and traffic, then turn if safe Correct answer.
  4. Turn only after sounding the horn

Explanation

A right turn on a red light is permitted after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it. The driver must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to traffic that has the right of way. Only when the way is clear may the turn be completed.

Question 41Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is travelling on a road where a snowplow is clearing the lane ahead. What is the safest approach?

  1. Stay well back and pass only when conditions are clearly safe Correct answer.
  2. Follow closely behind the plow to use the cleared path
  3. Pass the plow as quickly as possible on the left
  4. Drive beside the plow so the driver can see the bus

Explanation

Snowplows create blowing snow that can hide hazards and reduce visibility, and their blades extend beyond the vehicle. The safest choice is to stay well back and pass only when visibility and space allow. Driving beside a plow risks contact with the blade or the wing.

Question 42Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is driving at night and an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams. What should the driver do?

  1. Slow abruptly and stop in the lane
  2. Look directly at the oncoming lights to judge the distance
  3. Turn on high beams to retaliate
  4. Look toward the right edge of the lane to keep the bus positioned Correct answer.

Explanation

When glare from oncoming high beams affects vision, the driver should avoid staring at the lights and instead use the right edge of the road as a guide. This keeps the bus in its lane while the eyes recover. Flashing high beams in return increases the glare for both drivers.

Question 43Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is caught in a heavy rainstorm and the road surface is covered with water. What is the best action?

  1. Reduce speed and increase the following distance Correct answer.
  2. Maintain highway speed to keep the tires from floating
  3. Apply the brakes firmly to test the grip
  4. Move to the left lane where water drains faster

Explanation

Standing water raises the risk of hydroplaning, especially for a heavy vehicle with wide tires. Reducing speed and leaving more room gives the driver time to react and helps the tires stay in contact with the road. Hard braking on water can trigger a skid.

Question 44Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver must make a U-turn. What condition must be met for the turn to be legal?

  1. The bus is empty of passengers
  2. The road has at least four lanes
  3. The turn can be made safely without interfering with other traffic and no sign forbids it Correct answer.
  4. The driver signals for at least five seconds

Explanation

A U-turn is legal only where it can be made safely and is not prohibited by a sign or by the nature of the road. The driver must not interfere with other traffic and must have a clear view. U-turns are not permitted on curves, near hill crests, or where visibility is limited.

Question 45Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is stopped in traffic behind a vehicle whose reverse lights come on. What should the driver do?

  1. Turn off the engine to avoid a collision
  2. Move forward until almost touching the vehicle
  3. Sound the horn and hold position
  4. Leave extra space and be ready to move if the vehicle backs up Correct answer.

Explanation

A driver should anticipate that the vehicle ahead may reverse unexpectedly and leave enough room to react. A bus cannot stop or swerve quickly, so space is the best defence. Using the horn may help, but holding position without space does not prevent a collision.

Question 46Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is following a motorcycle on a windy day. What should the driver do differently?

  1. Follow more closely so the motorcycle cannot change lanes
  2. Pass on the shoulder to avoid startling the rider
  3. Leave more room because the motorcycle may be pushed by gusts Correct answer.
  4. Flash high beams to warn the rider of the wind

Explanation

Motorcycles are light and can be moved sideways by wind gusts, so a larger following gap gives the rider and the bus driver room to react. Passing close or on the shoulder can destabilize the motorcycle. High beams do not help the rider manage wind.

Question 47Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is approaching a hill crest where the road ahead cannot be seen. What is the safest action?

  1. Sound the horn continuously while climbing
  2. Maintain the posted speed to keep traffic moving
  3. Reduce speed and keep to the right side of the lane Correct answer.
  4. Move to the centre of the road for a better view

Explanation

Visibility is limited at a hill crest, so the driver should slow down and stay to the right in case an oncoming vehicle is over the centre line. Moving toward the centre reduces the room available if a vehicle appears. The horn is not a substitute for a controlled speed and position.

Question 48Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is on a two-lane road and sees a vehicle ahead that has stopped partly on the shoulder with its hazard lights on. What is the best response?

  1. Continue at speed and pass without changing position
  2. Sound the horn and accelerate past
  3. Slow down, assess the scene, and pass with a wide margin when clear Correct answer.
  4. Stop behind the vehicle and wait for it to move

Explanation

A vehicle stopped on the shoulder may hide pedestrians, animals, or people stepping out, so the driver should slow and assess before passing. Leaving a wide margin protects anyone near the stopped vehicle. Accelerating past reduces the time available to react.

Question 49Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is travelling on a road where a school zone sign shows a reduced speed limit during certain hours. What must the driver do?

  1. Obey the reduced limit only on school days
  2. Slow down only if children are visible
  3. Maintain the normal limit because the bus carries adults
  4. Obey the reduced limit during the posted hours Correct answer.

Explanation

A school zone speed limit applies during the hours shown on the sign, whether or not children are visible at that moment. The driver must obey the posted limit during those hours. Slowing only when children are seen does not meet the legal requirement.

Question 50Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices

A bus driver is driving in the left lane of a road and intends to turn right at the next intersection. What should the driver do?

  1. Change to the right lane well before the intersection Correct answer.
  2. Wait until the intersection and then cut across
  3. Complete the turn only if no other vehicle is present
  4. Turn right from the left lane after signalling

Explanation

A right turn must be made from the right lane, so the driver should change lanes well before the intersection. Turning across other lanes is dangerous and unlawful. Planning the lane change early gives the driver time to signal and check blind spots.