BC Class 2 (Bus) Commercial Licence Practice Test 4
- 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 May 2024
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About this test
If you're planning to drive city buses, special activity buses, school buses, or special vehicles in British Columbia, you'll need a special type of commercial driver's licence called a Class 2 (Bus) driver's licence and be 19 years or older. This practice test will help you prepare for your Class 2 knowledge exam by quizzing you on the multiple-choice questions from the official manual.
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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 may be equipped with a
- What is the main purpose of maintaining the correct air pressure in the tires?
- A broken centre line on a roadway means that you may
- Which of the following items of equipment is not required on a school bus?
- Under the National Safety Code, how often must commercial vehicles be inspected?
- You're rounding a curve to the right. You should keep your front wheels
- Which of the following statements about a vehicle's turning radius are true?
- The way in which a vehicle can be manoeuvred depends on which of the following?
- The time you spend riding on a ferry is considered off-duty time unless
- A tire that is overinflated or underinflated can
- What should you do to prevent a vehicle fire?
- If your brakes get wet, what should you do?
- How can you ensure smooth braking of a large commercial vehicle?
- To qualify for a commercial driver’s licence in British Columbia, you must meet which of the following requirements?
- If another driver wants to pass your vehicle, what should you do?
- To obtain an air brake endorsement in British Columbia, you must do which of the following?
- Just before your vehicle comes to a full stop, you should __________ to prevent your vehicle from jerking back.
- To obtain a commercial driver’s licence, which of the following are required?
- According to the British Columbia Driving Commercial Vehicles Manual, torque is
- Travelling as a passenger to a place where you will start working as a driver counts as on-duty time if
- If tire tread damage is longer than _______, the tire should be considered defective.
- Unless your vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS), using light brake pressure on an icy road will
- When are water-cooled brakes used?
- Before you may obtain a Class 1, 2, or 4 driver’s licence, you must be at least ____ years old.
- What are the consequences if you exceed your maximum on-duty hours and a peace officer stops you?
- What are the main components of a simple, basic air brake system?
- Before you may apply for a commercial driver’s licence, you must already hold which class of driver's licence?
- What is an advantage of automatic slack adjusters?
- Which of the following are advantages of a dual air brake system?
- What are the articulation points of a vehicle?
- You may be fined as much as _______ for driving a vehicle whose brakes are out of adjustment.
- What is your most important concern when operating a vehicle used for transporting passengers?
- Which of the following should you check periodically during your trip?
- If a peace officer asks for your logbook and supporting documents, what documents should you provide?
- To recover from a skid, you should
- To reduce whiplash injuries, the space between your head and the head restraint should be
- Turning right from one two-way road into another, from where should you begin your turn?
- Two cars are turning left onto a divided highway. Which cars are turning correctly?
- Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at about the same time. Which car should go first?
- Uncontrolled intersections
- Underinflated tires and low tire pressures can cause
- Use extra caution when travelling through an intersection with
- What are some common causes of passenger injuries?
- What are the recommended positions for your hands on the steering wheel?
- In British Columbia, are you allowed to turn right at a solid red light?