PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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

Flashing amber beacons

School-bus signs

'No overtaking' signs

Triangular warning signs

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What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?

Low oil pressure

Low fuel pressure

Low water pressure

Low air pressure

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What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Check that the warning lights are working

Apply the parking brake

Empty the air tanks

Adjust your mirrors

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

Reset the retarder

Empty the air tanks

Stop the engine

Remove your personal items

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

Because it will make the warning light go out

Because it will cause the air pressure to rise

Because the vehicle will suddenly roll backwards

Because the service brake may not stop you

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What should you do if the brake air-pressure warning light comes on while you're driving?

Build up the pressure by accelerating

Report the fault when you return to your depot

Drain the air tanks and continue normally

Stop and get help without delay

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Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

There's a pedestrian crossing ahead

Because children may be crossing

There's a 'road race' in progress

Because pedestrians have right of way

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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 alter the way you brake

You'll be able to brake much later

There's no need to brake so early

You'll need to brake more firmly

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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

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

Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel

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

Allow the engine to idle, then switch it off

Rev the engine up, then switch it off

Switch the engine off immediately

Switch the engine off and on repeatedly

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11.

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

Drive at a very low speed

Use the highest gear possible

Reduce the pressure in the rear tyres

Apply the exhaust brake (retarder)

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You've been waiting in a traffic queue for several minutes. What should you do if it's clear that you won't be moving soon?

Run the engine at a constant higher speed

Keep your engine at tick-over speed

Rev your engine occasionally

Switch off your engine

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13.

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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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?

Check for traffic on the right

Try to get the bus stop cleared

Carry on to the next bus stop

Check for traffic on the left

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Which vehicles are most likely to cause severe damage to road surfaces?

Bicycles

Motorcycles

Buses

Cars

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

Ask the passengers to take all of their belongings

Ensure the storage lockers are left open

Park with the gear lever in neutral

Leave a responsible person on the coach

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What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

The collecting of fares

The safety and comfort of your passengers

The issuing of tickets

Keeping to a strict timetable

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

Motorcycles

Lorries

Buses

Tractors

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20.

You're at a bus stop. What should you do if passengers are standing on the step?

Ask them to hold on tight

Wait until they're inside the bus

Put the chain across the step

Move off but drive more slowly

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What should you do if you notice that two wheel nuts are missing from one of the wheels on your vehicle?

Drive to the nearest tyre depot

Use a nut from another wheel

Continue your journey

Park and phone for assistance

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22.

You're about to start a journey in very frosty weather. What's the likely cause of low air-brake pressure?

Weak engine anti-freeze mixture

Frozen moisture in the storage tanks

Engine temperature too low

Brake pedal needs adjustment

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

The air will contract, reducing the pressure

The dampness may cause valves to rust

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

Moisture in the air may form bubbles in the brake fluid

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You're checking your vehicle's tyres before starting a long journey. What check should be made on each tyre?

Air pressure

Tyre profile

Valve clearance

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