PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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

Passengers might alter the angle of tilt

You may damage the air suspension

The power steering might fail

You may scrub the rear tyres

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

Vehicles with faulty suspension

Vehicles with a mixture of tyre makes

Vehicles with a mixture of re-cut and new tyres

Vehicles with faulty spray-suppression equipment

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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?

Apply the exhaust brake (retarder)

Reduce the pressure in the rear tyres

Use the highest gear possible

Drive at a very low speed

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How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?

By not speaking when taking fares

By reaching destinations early

By stopping close to the kerb

By taking fares while moving, to save time

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What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Check that the warning lights are working

Adjust your mirrors

Empty the air tanks

Apply the parking brake

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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?

Rev your engine occasionally

Keep your engine at tick-over speed

Run the engine at a constant higher speed

Switch off your engine

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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

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

Don't proceed past the sign but find another route

Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel

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What does a kneeling bus improve?

Passenger comfort at higher speeds

Access for disabled people

Access for the driver

Stability when cornering

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

Motorcycles

Lorries

Tractors

Buses

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10.

What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?

Low fuel pressure

Low oil pressure

Low water pressure

Low air pressure

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11.

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

Drain the air tanks and continue normally

Stop and get help without delay

Build up the pressure by accelerating

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12.

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 need to brake more firmly

There's no need to brake so early

You'll be able to brake much later

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13.

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

School-bus signs

'No overtaking' signs

Triangular warning signs

Flashing amber beacons

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15.

What causes 'brake fade'?

Repeated pumping of the brakes

Loss of air pressure in the system

Badly worn brake pads

Continuous use of the brakes

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16.

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

Check for traffic on the left

Try to get the bus stop cleared

Carry on to the next bus stop

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17.

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

To save on vehicle air pressure

To keep your passengers cool

To reduce radio interference

To reduce exhaust emissions

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18.

Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

Because pedestrians have right of way

Because children may be crossing

There's a 'road race' in progress

There's a pedestrian crossing ahead

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19.

What should you do if you notice that your bus's right rear indicator isn't working?

Continue your journey using arm signals

Get your passengers to their destination and then repair it

Get it repaired on your return to the depot

Get it repaired before continuing

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20.

What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

Keeping to a strict timetable

The safety and comfort of your passengers

The collecting of fares

The issuing of tickets

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21.

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

Brake pedal needs adjustment

Frozen moisture in the storage tanks

Weak engine anti-freeze mixture

Engine temperature too low

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22.

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

Motorcyclists

Lorry drivers

Horse riders

Car drivers

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23.

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

Tyre profile

Valve clearance

Air pressure

Tracking

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24.

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

Remove your personal items

Reset the retarder

Empty the air tanks

Stop the engine

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