Interactive video

This interactive video explains the requirements for operating passenger vehicles such as buses, motor coaches, school buses and shuttles.

The videos are for reference only. They do not replace any required education and assessment. If you are applying for a new CVOR certificate, you will need to complete formal online training as part of the process. After applying, you will get a link to the training.

Use the video control to adjust the settings. Click “NEXT” to continue after each section finishes.

This video is best viewed on a computer rather than a mobile phone. The small screen may limit your experience. Please use the following link outside of Ontario.ca. Interactive video 18: Passenger Transportation (Bus)

Topics covered:

  • Bus definitions
    • School bus vs school-purpose bus
  • Passenger safety and convenience
    • Passenger safety
    • Passenger convenience
  • Registration
    • Registered gross weight
      • Registered gross weight (RGW)
      • Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
      • Carrying capacity for buses
      • Total gross weight
    • Example calculation for non-personal use buses
    • Restricted Use Only (RUO) sticker
    • International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and Internation Registration Plan (IRP)
    • Insurance
    • Scenario
  • Licence standards
    • Licence classes specific to buses
      • Class B
      • Class C
      • Class E
      • Class F
    • Requirements
      • School Bus
      • Non-School Bus
    • Class B and Class E— school bus licences
    • Class C and Class F— non-school bus licences
  • Bus driving requirements
    • Buses required to stop
    • School buses required to stop
    • Buses with manual transmissions
  • Hours of service
    • Hours of service regulations
    • Hours of service requirements
    • Exception to the record of duty status requirement
    • Bus specifics
  • Safety equipment
    • Emergency exits
    • Passenger seating
    • Luggage and freight
    • Speedometer and fire extinguisher
    • Interior lights
    • Trailers
  • School bus manufacturing requirements (optional)
    • School bus standard D250
    • School bus equipment
    • School-purpose bus equipment
  • Maintenance requirements
    • Preventative maintenance schedule
      • Follow a schedule
      • Components
      • Written statement
    • Daily inspection
    • Inspection schedule
    • Daily inspection motor coaches
    • Under-vehicle inspection report
    • Limited brake inspection
    • Exemptions
  • Periodic safety inspections
    • Safety inspections
    • Periodic safety inspections
    • Periodic inspection criteria
    • Vehicles requiring semi-annual inspection
    • Exemptions — personal use buses
    • Out of province considerations
    • Ontario’s modification to the national standard
    • Proof of periodic safety inspections
    • Records
  • Bus inspection program
    • Overview
    • Additional impacts
    • When are inspections conducted?
    • What does an inspection look like?
    • What will the carrier do after an inspection?
    • How can a carrier improve?
  • Hazard and safety protocol
    • Importance of passenger safety
    • Common driving hazards
    • Safety protocol
    • Additional training