BusOperatorTest

Free bus operator practice test

Twelve questions like the ones on transit operator written tests: signs, route maps, 24-hour times and directions. Pick an answer to see if you’re right and why.

12 questions

  1. Question 1 of 12What does this sign mean?
    Red and white triangle pointing down
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    Answer: Yield: slow down and stop if needed to let others go first. A red-bordered triangle pointing down means yield. Give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians, stopping if you need to.

    Source: Manitoba driver’s handbook: sign shapes and colours

  2. Question 2 of 12What does a sign with this shape and colour mean?
    Five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign
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    Answer: A school area. A five-sided (pentagon) sign in fluorescent yellow-green marks a school area. Slow down and watch for children.

    Source: Manitoba driver’s handbook: sign shapes and colours

  3. Question 3 of 12What does this sign mean?
    U-shaped arrow inside a red circle with a slash
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    Answer: No U-turns. A red circle with a slash prohibits the movement shown, here a U-turn.

    Source: Manitoba driver’s handbook: regulatory signs

  4. Question 4 of 12What does this sign mark?
    White X-shaped sign with red borders
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    Answer: A railway crossing. The X-shaped crossbuck marks a railway crossing. Trains always have the right-of-way: slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop.

    Source: Manitoba driver’s handbook: sign shapes and colours

  5. Question 5 of 12You see this symbol above or beside a lane. What does it tell you?
    White diamond outline on a black sign
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    Answer: The lane is reserved for certain vehicles, such as buses, at the posted times. A white diamond marks a reserved lane. The sign beside it says which vehicles may use the lane and when.

    Source: Manitoba driver’s handbook: regulatory signs

  6. Question 6 of 12A sign says “No stopping 16:00–18:00”. Which time falls inside that period?
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    Answer: 5:15 p.m. 16:00 is 4 p.m. and 18:00 is 6 p.m., so 5:15 p.m. (17:15) is inside the period.

    Source: Practice exercise

  7. Question 7 of 12On the practice map, which street do southbound buses use between Park Ave and King Ave?
    Practice route map of Route 12, Northgate to Riverside, in the fictional city of Rivergate
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    Answer: Cedar St. The arrow on Cedar St points down, which is south on this map. Northbound buses use Birch St instead.

    Source: Practice map (fictional city)

  8. Question 8 of 12On the practice map, what does the dashed section to Rivergate University mean?
    Practice route map of Route 12, Northgate to Riverside, in the fictional city of Rivergate
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    Answer: It runs Monday to Friday in peak periods only. The legend shows a dashed line means “Mon–Fri peak only”. Always check the legend before answering.

    Source: Practice map (fictional city)

  9. Question 9 of 12On the practice map, which connecting route number is printed on Park Ave?
    Practice route map of Route 12, Northgate to Riverside, in the fictional city of Rivergate
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    Answer: 20. The number 20 is printed on Park Ave. Small numbers along cross streets show the other routes you can connect with.

    Source: Practice map (fictional city)

  10. Question 10 of 12On the practice map, a bus heading east on King Ave turns right onto Elm St. Which direction is it now travelling?
    Practice route map of Route 12, Northgate to Riverside, in the fictional city of Rivergate
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    Answer: South. Facing east, a right turn points you south. The north arrow shows north is up, and Elm St heads down toward the river.

    Source: Practice map (fictional city)

  11. Question 11 of 12You are driving west and turn left. Which direction are you now travelling?
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    Answer: South. When you face west, south is on your left.

    Source: Practice exercise

  12. Question 12 of 12You are facing east. A passenger’s stop is two blocks north. Which way do you turn?
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    Answer: Left. When you face east, north is on your left.

    Source: Practice exercise

Guides

Common questions

What is on a bus operator written test?

It depends on the agency. Common topics are reading a route map, traffic signs and their meanings, and knowing the city’s streets and landmarks. Your invitation should say what your test covers.

Are these the real test questions?

No. We write our own questions that practise the same skills. We never publish leaked or remembered exam questions.

How do I practise for my own city?

Learn the major streets, hospitals, campuses and attractions, and practise reading route maps. TransitPrep is building full practice packs by city, starting with Winnipeg.