BC Class 2 (Bus) Commercial Licence Practice Test 3
- Perfect for first-time and renewal commercial applicants, and those adding endorsements
- Based on 2024 BC commercial driver's licence manual
- Triple-checked for accuracy
- Updated for December 2024
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This third Class 2 commercial licence practice test contains another set of multiple-choice questions to help you prepare for your BC knowledge exam for driving a bus in this province. Each question comes with an optional hint and a detailed explanation. Good luck and see you on the road soon!
What to expect on the official exam
50
questions
40
correct answers to pass
80
passing score
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List of questions (classic view)
- If your vehicle becomes disabled, what should you do?
- During your pre-trip inspection, you discover a defect that does not affect the safe operation of the vehicle. What should you do?
- Partway through your trip, you must couple to another trailer. What should you do?
- Which of the following can impair your driving?
- In addition to the rear-view mirrors, what other mirrors must be installed on all new school buses?
- How should you upshift a gasoline-powered vehicle that is not equipped with a governor?
- You're driving a bus. Under ideal driving conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least ________ behind the vehicle ahead.
- Under ideal driving conditions, passenger cars and light trucks should maintain a following distance of at least ________ behind the vehicle ahead.
- To drive defensively, you should
- You may let passengers on or off your vehicle on the roadway only where there is at least ________ of road on the left side of your vehicle.
- You may let passengers on or off your vehicle on the roadway only where your vehicle is visible from at least ________ in both directions.
- Industrial roads do NOT include which of the following?
- Your vehicle's engine will start to lug (strain) if it is operated
- Which of the following statements about off-tracking are true?
- On-duty time includes which of the following?
- After you obtain a commercial driver’s licence, your driving record will
- Every commercial passenger vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 12 occupants (including the driver) must have which of the following?
- Every commercial passenger vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 12 occupants (including the driver) must have which of the following?
- Where can bus passengers keep their baggage?
- Passengers on a school bus are
- Peak torque is
- Why should you use extra caution at railway crossings in rural areas?
- Besides regular brake maintenance, who is responsible for ensuring that the brakes of a vehicle are working properly before the vehicle is driven?
- Which of the following statements about revolutions per minute (rpm) are true?
- What is a runaway lane?
- School bus signs must be
- Which of the following may reduce the amount of steering control you have?
- Stopping on icy roads requires
- The floor of a school bus must be washed with a disinfectant solution at least
- The maximum speed in an alley is _______ unless otherwise posted.
- In a sedan-type vehicle, how many passengers may be seated on your right side?
- Are you legally allowed to exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle?
- When are you allowed to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle?
- In an urban area such as a village, town or city, are you allowed to back up into an intersection or crosswalk?
- Making eye contact with cyclists around your vehicle
- On a log-hauling truck, logs may extend up to _______ behind the bed of the truck.
- On icy or other slippery roads, you should avoid using your
- Overdriving your headlights at night is dangerous because
- Rapid acceleration can increase your fuel consumption by up to
- Shared centre lanes are used for
- Someone texts you while you're driving. What should you do?
- The area of a primary highway beyond the solid white line is meant for
- The broken centre line on your side of the roadway means you may
- The minimum following distance for a taxi or ride-hailing (e.g., Uber) vehicle is
- This driver is using a hand signal. The driver intends to
- This hand signal indicates that the driver intends to
- This sign indicates that you may park for one hour
- This steady red X signal over a lane on a highway indicates that
- To ensure smooth braking in any size vehicle, you should
- To parallel park, first pull your vehicle alongside the vehicle parked ahead of the parking space. There should be about _______ of space between the two vehicles.