Chapter 8: Additional information

The “Additional Information” chapter in the Ontario bus driver practice test provides essential details that every aspiring bus driver should know.

Ontario Bus Driver - Chapter 8: Additional information

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Which of the following vehicle types may use an HOV lane if it has the required number of occupants?

Cars, minivans, motorcycles, pickup trucks, taxis, buses and limousines

Only cars and buses

Only taxis and limousines

Only cars, motorcycles and pickup trucks

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What is required by law regarding your licence plate?

Only the letters must be visible, not the numbers

It can be partially covered by a frame or dirt

Only the top half must be readable

The entire licence plate must be completely visible

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Which of the following is a benefit of HOV lanes to all drivers, not just carpoolers?

They eliminate the need for transit service

They are used as parking areas during off-peak times

They reduce the number of vehicles on the road

They allow higher speed limits for some drivers

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When are HOV lanes typically open for use?

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Only on weekdays

Only during rush hours

Only on weekends and holidays

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After the initial idle period, what is the best way to finish warming up your vehicle?

Keep the vehicle stationary with high RPM

Accelerate as quickly as possible to highway speed

Drive easily without pushing the throttle down hard

Use only the parking brake and rev the engine

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Operating efficiently in traffic includes:

Managing your road speed and controlling idling

Ignoring fuel usage in heavy traffic

Accelerating aggressively at every green light

Constantly changing lanes for small gains

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When going down a hill, what is an efficient driving practice?

Shift to neutral and turn off the engine

Use full throttle to avoid slowing down

Back off the accelerator and let gravity and momentum do the work

Increase throttle to maintain high RPM

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HOV lanes on provincial highways are generally reserved for vehicles carrying at least:

Three people

Four people

Five people

Two people

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Smooth gear changes and professional shifting can result in approximately what improvement in operating costs?

About 5 per cent

About 30 per cent

About 50 per cent

About 10 per cent

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What is the main purpose of a High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane?

To provide a passing lane for speeding vehicles

To move more people in fewer vehicles and encourage carpooling and transit use

To be used only by trucks and commercial vehicles

To serve as an emergency stopping lane

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How should you use a retarder for efficient driving?

Never use it under any conditions

Use it properly and turn it off when you don’t need it

Use it only when accelerating

Leave it on at all times

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If the temperature is below 0 degrees Celsius, how long should you allow your vehicle to warm up?

Twenty minutes

Seven to ten minutes

One to two minutes

No extra time is required

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For fuel-efficient operation, how should you run the engine regarding gears and RPM?

In the highest gear range to keep it in low revs

Constantly shifting between gears

In the lowest gear range to keep revs high

Always at maximum RPM in any gear

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Crossing the striped buffer zone that separates an HOV lane from general traffic lanes is:

Allowed at any time to pass slower traffic

Permitted only at night

Recommended to save time

Illegal and unsafe

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Under normal conditions, how long should you let your vehicle warm up before driving?

One minute

Three to five minutes

No warm-up is needed

Fifteen to twenty minutes

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When is it appropriate to use cruise control for efficient driving?

Only on steep hills

Where appropriate road and traffic conditions allow

Only in heavy stop-and-go traffic

At all times, in any conditions

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Which emergency vehicles are exempt from HOV lane restrictions?

Only ambulance

Only police

Police, fire and ambulance

Only police and fire

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Why should you always use the clutch when shifting?

It increases fuel consumption

It always increases engine RPM

Not using it can wear down the gear teeth in the transmission

It is only needed in cold weather

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How should ether be used when you have difficulty starting the engine?

Constantly whenever temperatures drop

Only after fully revving the engine

Sparingly, since excessive use can harm the engine

In large amounts to ensure a quick start

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Which vehicles are exempt from HOV lane occupancy rules and may use the HOV lane at any time?

Buses

Taxis

Pickup trucks

Limousines

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During warm-up, how should you treat the engine?

Keep the engine at maximum RPM

Turn the engine off and on repeatedly

Do not rev the engine; let it warm up gradually

Rev the engine repeatedly to speed up warm-up

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If you use the HOV lane improperly, what can happen?

You can be stopped and ticketed, and must re-enter general lanes at the next entry/exit zone

You will be allowed to remain in the lane until your exit

Your vehicle will automatically be towed

You will only receive a warning with no requirement to leave

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Pumping the throttle unnecessarily during start-up is:

Recommended to warm the engine faster

Required for all diesel engines

Necessary only in hot weather

Wasteful and can damage cylinder walls

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What is one benefit of progressive gear shifting?

It maximizes engine wear to test durability

It allows you to avoid using the clutch

It reduces equipment wear, decreases noise levels and saves fuel

It increases engine noise but saves time

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During start-up, what should you ensure about oil and air pressure?

They are in their normal operating ranges

Oil pressure is high and air pressure is low

They are ignored until the vehicle is moving

They are both at zero

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Being an “RPM miser” means you should:

Shift only when the engine begins to stall

Always operate at redline RPM

Maintain efficient engine speed and avoid unnecessary high revs

Ignore the tachometer while driving

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What is progressive gear shifting?

Shifting only at maximum governed RPM

Shifting at the lowest possible RPM regardless of conditions

Shifting at approximately 1600 RPM, before reaching maximum governed RPM

Shifting randomly without watching RPM

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When starting your vehicle for best fuel efficiency, you should:

Start in the highest gear possible

Pump the throttle several times

Use zero throttle and be in a gear that does not need any

Immediately rev the engine to high RPM

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Which of the following is part of the fuel-consumption techniques summary?

Always warm up for at least 30 minutes

Use good starting procedures

Shift at maximum RPM every time

Avoid using cruise control

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What is a recommended practice when stopping for any length of time?

Keep the engine idling at high RPM

Rev the engine periodically while stopped

Turn off your engine to save fuel and reduce emissions

Leave the engine idling to keep the cab warm

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This section covers topics not addressed in previous chapters, including special requirements for bus drivers, updates to laws and regulations, and tips for maintaining safe driving habits. It may also include information on documentation, renewal procedures, and what to do in emergencies. By studying this chapter, drivers can stay up to date with the latest industry standards and ensure compliance with all legal obligations. Understanding the content in “Additional Information” is vital for both passing the test and building a successful, safe career as a professional bus driver in Ontario.