PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Empty the air tanks

Adjust your mirrors

Apply the parking brake

Check that the warning lights are working

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Your coach is fully laden. What's the most likely reason for the steering feeling heavy?

A wet road

Faulty power steering

Too many passengers

A burst rear tyre

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You're parking your bus at a excursion. What should you do if your passengers will still have access to the vehicle?

Park with the gear lever in neutral

Ensure the storage lockers are left open

Leave a responsible person on the coach

Ask the passengers to take all of their belongings

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You're driving a three-axle bus and have the steering turned onto full lock. What should you do to avoid rear tyre scrub?

Reduce the pressure in the rear tyres

Use the highest gear possible

Drive at a very low speed

Apply the exhaust brake (retarder)

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You're stationary. The brake air-pressure warning light comes on. Why should you keep the parking brake on?

Because the vehicle will suddenly roll backwards

Because the service brake may not stop you

Because it will make the warning light go out

Because it will cause the air pressure to rise

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Spilled diesel makes the road very slippery. Which vehicles will be most at risk from this hazard?

Tractors

Motorcycles

Buses

Lorries

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You're driving a three-axle bus. Why should you take extra care when using full steering lock?

You may damage the air suspension

The power steering might fail

Passengers might alter the angle of tilt

You may scrub the rear tyres

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Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. How does this affect you when you're braking normally?

There's no need to brake so early

You'll be able to brake much later

There's no need to alter the way you brake

You'll need to brake more firmly

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What will cause a noticeable increase in your vehicle's fuel consumption?

Using the endurance brake

Using electric windows

Using a manual sunroof

Using air conditioning

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You're driving a fully loaded coach that's 12 metres long. What should you do when you approach this sign?

Proceed as normal; the sign doesn't apply to you

Don't proceed past the sign but find another route

Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel

Set down all your passengers at a safe place before the sign

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11.

What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?

Low air pressure

Low water pressure

Low fuel pressure

Low oil pressure

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12.

What does a kneeling bus improve?

Stability when cornering

Access for disabled people

Access for the driver

Passenger comfort at higher speeds

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13.

How will anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's safety?

They allow you to follow other vehicles more closely

They help you keep steering control while braking heavily

They enable you to brake later than normal

They let you drive faster on wet roads

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14.

You're waiting for some time in a stationary traffic queue. Why should you switch off your engine?

To keep your passengers cool

To reduce radio interference

To reduce exhaust emissions

To save on vehicle air pressure

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15.

Diesel fuel has been spilled on the road. Which road users will this be a particular danger for?

Lorry drivers

Motorcyclists

Car drivers

Horse riders

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16.

Why should you look at passengers when you're collecting fares from them?

To remove the threat of violence

To see if they're carrying bags

To be courteous and polite

To show them you're in charge

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17.

You've parked on the roadside. What must you do before leaving the vehicle?

Remove your personal items

Empty the air tanks

Reset the retarder

Stop the engine

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18.

What could prevent air pressure from building up in an air-brake system in chilly weather?

Moisture drawn in with the air may freeze and cause a blockage

Moisture in the air may form bubbles in the brake fluid

The dampness may cause valves to rust

The air will contract, reducing the pressure

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19.

A bus stop is blocked and you can't get into it. What's the most important thing you should do before opening the exit door?

Carry on to the next bus stop

Try to get the bus stop cleared

Check for traffic on the left

Check for traffic on the right

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20.

What should you do when you park a vehicle that's fitted with a turbocharger?

Switch the engine off and on repeatedly

Rev the engine up, then switch it off

Switch the engine off immediately

Allow the engine to idle, then switch it off

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21.

You've just started the engine. What must you do if the brake air-pressure warning light is showing?

Keep the parking brake on

Report it as a fault

Switch your engine off

Engage the clutch

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What must buses and coaches display when they're used for school contract work?

'No overtaking' signs

Flashing amber beacons

Triangular warning signs

School-bus signs

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23.

Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

Because children may be crossing

Because pedestrians have right of way

There's a 'road race' in progress

There's a pedestrian crossing ahead

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24.

You'll be waiting at a terminus for some time. How can you reduce pollution?

By leaving your engine on tick-over

By keeping your engine at high revs

By revving your engine

By switching off your engine

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