PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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

To reduce radio interference

To save on vehicle air pressure

To keep your passengers cool

To reduce exhaust emissions

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

Engine temperature too low

Frozen moisture in the storage tanks

Brake pedal needs adjustment

Weak engine anti-freeze mixture

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What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

The issuing of tickets

The safety and comfort of your passengers

The collecting of fares

Keeping to a strict timetable

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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

A burst rear tyre

Too many passengers

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

Empty the air tanks

Remove your personal items

Reset the retarder

Stop the engine

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You're driving down a long hill. What should you use to prevent the brakes from overheating?

The endurance brake (retarder)

The footbrake

The anti-lock braking system

The secondary brake

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

Lorries

Tractors

Motorcycles

Buses

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

To see if they're carrying bags

To remove the threat of violence

To show them you're in charge

To be courteous and polite

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

Stop and get help without delay

Drain the air tanks and continue normally

Report the fault when you return to your depot

Build up the pressure by accelerating

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11.

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

Using air conditioning

Using a manual sunroof

Using the endurance brake

Using electric windows

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12.

What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Empty the air tanks

Check that the warning lights are working

Adjust your mirrors

Apply the parking brake

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13.

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

Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel

Don't proceed past the sign but find another route

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

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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

Park and phone for assistance

Use a nut from another wheel

Drive to the nearest tyre depot

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15.

What would be affected by a vehicle with faulty suspension?

Engine performance

Road surfaces

Overhead gantries

Tyre pressures

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16.

Which large vehicles are more likely to damage the road surface?

Vehicles with faulty spray-suppression equipment

Vehicles with faulty suspension

Vehicles with a mixture of re-cut and new tyres

Vehicles with a mixture of tyre makes

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17.

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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18.

While driving, your engine-oil warning light comes on. Why could it be dangerous to continue driving?

You'll need to replace the carburettor

You'll need to have the vehicle serviced

The brakes will fail

The engine may be damaged

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19.

How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?

By not speaking when taking fares

By reaching destinations early

By taking fares while moving, to save time

By stopping close to the kerb

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20.

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

Apply the exhaust brake (retarder)

Drive at a very low speed

Use the highest gear possible

Reduce the pressure in the rear tyres

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21.

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

Because it will cause the air pressure to rise

Because it will make the warning light go out

Because the service brake may not stop you

Because the vehicle will suddenly roll backwards

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22.

What does a kneeling bus improve?

Passenger comfort at higher speeds

Access for the driver

Stability when cornering

Access for disabled people

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23.

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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24.

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

Check for traffic on the left

Try to get the bus stop cleared

Check for traffic on the right

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