PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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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 switching off your engine

By revving your engine

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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

There's no need to brake so early

You'll need to brake more firmly

You'll be able to brake much later

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What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

The collecting of fares

Keeping to a strict timetable

The issuing of tickets

The safety and comfort of your passengers

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How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?

By not speaking when taking fares

By stopping close to the kerb

By taking fares while moving, to save time

By reaching destinations early

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

Lorries

Buses

Motorcycles

Tractors

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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?

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

Don't proceed past the sign but find another route

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

Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel

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

To reduce exhaust emissions

To save on vehicle air pressure

To keep your passengers cool

To reduce radio interference

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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?

Drive at a very low speed

Apply the exhaust brake (retarder)

Reduce the pressure in the rear tyres

Use the highest gear possible

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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

Park with the gear lever in neutral

Leave a responsible person on the coach

Ensure the storage lockers are left open

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10.

Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

There's a pedestrian crossing ahead

There's a 'road race' in progress

Because pedestrians have right of way

Because children may be crossing

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11.

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

Cars

Motorcycles

Bicycles

Buses

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12.

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

Empty the air tanks

Stop the engine

Reset the retarder

Remove your personal items

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13.

What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Empty the air tanks

Apply the parking brake

Adjust your mirrors

Check that the warning lights are working

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14.

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

Continue your journey

Drive to the nearest tyre depot

Park and phone for assistance

Use a nut from another wheel

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15.

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 left

Check for traffic on the right

Try to get the bus stop cleared

Carry on to the next bus stop

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16.

When should an anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light turn off?

When the brakes are used for the first time

When the secondary braking system is used

When the ABS comes into operation

When road speed is 6 mph (10 km/h) or more

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

Report the fault when you return to your depot

Build up the pressure by accelerating

Stop and get help without delay

Drain the air tanks and continue normally

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18.

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

School-bus signs

Triangular warning signs

Flashing amber beacons

'No overtaking' signs

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19.

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

Switch the engine off immediately

Allow the engine to idle, then switch it off

Rev the engine up, then switch it off

Switch the engine off and on repeatedly

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20.

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

Valve clearance

Tracking

Tyre profile

Air pressure

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21.

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

A burst rear tyre

A wet road

Too many passengers

Faulty power steering

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22.

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

Using electric windows

Using a manual sunroof

Using air conditioning

Using the endurance brake

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23.

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

Engage the clutch

Report it as a fault

Switch your engine off

Keep the parking brake on

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How can you help to prevent 'brake fade'?

Use the endurance brake

Apply the parking brake

Repeatedly pump the brake pedal

Select neutral for a short distance

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