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MTO BUS HANDBOOK EXAM LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
when is the road check done? what does it include? - ANSWER-
daily, while driving
Engine check
Be alert for any unusual engine noises, vibrations or lack of
normal responses.
Test parking brake
To check this brake, put the vehicle in gear while the parking
brake is on. The brake should be able to hold the bus
stationary with the transmission in gear and the engine at
idle speed. Note: Driving with the parking brake on is the
most frequent cause of parking brake failure.
Check transmission
A manual transmission should allow for smooth, easy gear
changes.
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Standard transmission — check clutch
When starting an engine, the clutch pedal should be
depressed to relieve the starter of the extra load of turning
the transmission gears. The clutch should engage easily and
smoothly without jerking, slipping excessively or chattering.
Never "ride" the clutch pedal. A properly adjusted clutch
pedal should have some free play when the pedal is fully
released. While changing gears, carefully control the speed
of the engine to shift without jerking or excessive clutch
slippage. Erratic or careless gear shifting wears out the
clutch.
Check tires and wheels
Another important component of vehicle safety are tires and
wheels. You must check the tires and wheels of your vehicle
as part of the pre-trip inspection to ensure that they meet
safety standards. For example, you must check your tires for
appropriate tread depth and your wheels to make sure they
are securely attached.
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It is also a good safety practice to inspect the wheels, wheel
fasteners and tires after having new tires or wheels installed.
Wheel manufacturers recommend having fasteners
rechecked between 80 and 160 km after installation.
Wheels and tires must be installed by a certified tire installer or a
mechanic.
Check the brakes
Test your brakes at low speeds, bringing the vehicle to a
complete stop in a straight line. There shou
A bus - ANSWER-a motor vehicle designed for carrying 10 or
more passengers and used for the transportation of people
A school-purposes bus is - ANSWER-a school bus, as defined in
subsection 175 (1) of the Highway Traffic Act; or a bus while being
operated by or under contract with a school board or other
authority in charge of a school for the transportation of adults with
developmental disabilities or children
MTO BUS HANDBOOK EXAM LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
when is the road check done? what does it include? - ANSWER-
daily, while driving
Engine check
Be alert for any unusual engine noises, vibrations or lack of
normal responses.
Test parking brake
To check this brake, put the vehicle in gear while the parking
brake is on. The brake should be able to hold the bus
stationary with the transmission in gear and the engine at
idle speed. Note: Driving with the parking brake on is the
most frequent cause of parking brake failure.
Check transmission
A manual transmission should allow for smooth, easy gear
changes.
,2|Page
Standard transmission — check clutch
When starting an engine, the clutch pedal should be
depressed to relieve the starter of the extra load of turning
the transmission gears. The clutch should engage easily and
smoothly without jerking, slipping excessively or chattering.
Never "ride" the clutch pedal. A properly adjusted clutch
pedal should have some free play when the pedal is fully
released. While changing gears, carefully control the speed
of the engine to shift without jerking or excessive clutch
slippage. Erratic or careless gear shifting wears out the
clutch.
Check tires and wheels
Another important component of vehicle safety are tires and
wheels. You must check the tires and wheels of your vehicle
as part of the pre-trip inspection to ensure that they meet
safety standards. For example, you must check your tires for
appropriate tread depth and your wheels to make sure they
are securely attached.
, 3|Page
It is also a good safety practice to inspect the wheels, wheel
fasteners and tires after having new tires or wheels installed.
Wheel manufacturers recommend having fasteners
rechecked between 80 and 160 km after installation.
Wheels and tires must be installed by a certified tire installer or a
mechanic.
Check the brakes
Test your brakes at low speeds, bringing the vehicle to a
complete stop in a straight line. There shou
A bus - ANSWER-a motor vehicle designed for carrying 10 or
more passengers and used for the transportation of people
A school-purposes bus is - ANSWER-a school bus, as defined in
subsection 175 (1) of the Highway Traffic Act; or a bus while being
operated by or under contract with a school board or other
authority in charge of a school for the transportation of adults with
developmental disabilities or children
