Commercial and School Bus License Review

Flashcards covering commercial motor vehicle regulations, safety procedures, licensing requirements, and school bus-specific operational rules.

Highway following distance

$60\,\text{metres}$ ($200\,\text{ft}$) must be maintained between commercial motor vehicles traveling in the same direction.

Safety check authority

A motor vehicle safety check can be performed by a police officer or ministry officer at any time or place.

Maximum vehicle height

Commercial motor vehicles including load shall not exceed $4.15\,\text{metres}$ ($13.6\,\text{feet}$).

Safe operating responsibility

The responsibility for the safe operating condition of a motor vehicle lies with both the operator and the driver.

Emergency flare/reflector placement

If a commercial vehicle is disabled on a highway, flares or reflectors must be placed at the front and rear at an approximate distance of $30\,\text{metres}$ ($100\,\text{ft}$).

Maximum vehicle width

The maximum width of a commercial motor vehicle including load shall not exceed $2.6\,\text{metres}$ ($8.5\,\text{feet}$).

Gross weight

The combined weight of the vehicle and the load.

Descending steep hills

A safe driving practice where the driver gears down and uses the motor to assist in braking.

Minimum tire tread

$1.5\,\text{mm}$ for the rear tires and $3\,\text{mm}$ for the front tires on two adjacent grooves.

Off-duty requirements

A driver must take a minimum of $8$ consecutive off-duty hours after accumulating $13$ hours of driving time.

Anti-lock braking (ABS)

A system that prevents wheel lock during braking but may not necessarily shorten the vehicle stopping distance.

Overloaded vehicle liability

The driver, shipper, and operator can be charged for an overloaded vehicle; the receiver is not responsible.

Major defect protocol

The driver must inform the operator and must not operate the vehicle until the defect has been repaired.

Required vehicle documents

A copy of the CVOR, ownership, and original insurance slip must be carried at all times.

Seven day cycle limit

A commercial vehicle cannot be driven after the driver accumulates $70$ on-duty hours in a seven day cycle.

Daily inspection report (DVIR)

A report that must be carry with the vehicle at all times and requires the signature of the driver or person completing it.

Roundabout central apron

Part of the roadway designed to allow the rear wheels of a vehicle to mount the center portion if necessary.

Clearance lights

A type of vehicle lighting categorized as a minor defect if found to be non-functional.

Sleeper berth time

Time spent in a sleeper berth is recorded as off-duty.

Steering lash

Excessive free play or lash in the steering wheel indicates a possible problem with the steering system.

Maximum daily driving limit

The maximum number of hours allowed to drive in a single day is $13$.

Speed limiter

A system on many commercial vehicles that limits their maximum speed to $105\,\text{km/h}$.

Hours of service threshold

Commercial vehicles with a weight over $4500\,\text{kgs}$ must adhere to hours of service regulations.

Projecting load marker

Any load projecting from the rear by $5\,\text{feet}$ or more must have a red flag in daylight and a red light at night.

Load securement inspection

The driver must inspect the securement of the load after driving the first $80\,\text{km}$.

Off tracking

A phenomenon created by a longer wheel base where the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels.

Maximum combination length

The maximum length of a combination vehicle is $23\,\text{metres}$ ($75\,\text{feet}$).

No working brake lights

Classified as a major defect; the vehicle cannot be operated until repaired.

Wheel recheck interval

After wheels have been in for service, securement must be rechecked between $80\,\text{km}$ and $160\,\text{km}$.

Railway crossing procedure

Stop a minimum of $5\,\text{meters}$ from the crossing and open the door and window to look and listen.

School bus crossing rule

Passengers should be instructed to cross $10\,\text{feet}$ in front of the bus only on the driver's signal.

Loading zone lights

Overhead warning lights and the stop arm should never be activated in a loading zone or within $60\,\text{meters}$ of a traffic signal.

Cross-over mirrors

Mirrors intended to allow the bus driver to view the area directly in front of the bus while stopped.

Bus inspection stickers

The yellow sticker is valid for $1\,\text{year}$ and the orange sticker is valid for $6\,\text{months}$.