PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

There's a 'road race' in progress

There's a pedestrian crossing ahead

Because pedestrians have right of way

Because children may be crossing

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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 revving your engine

By switching off your engine

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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

Switch off your engine

Rev your engine occasionally

Keep your engine at tick-over speed

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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 anti-lock braking system

The secondary brake

The footbrake

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

Vehicles with faulty suspension

Vehicles with faulty spray-suppression equipment

Vehicles with a mixture of tyre makes

Vehicles with a mixture of re-cut and new tyres

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

Reset the retarder

Remove your personal items

Empty the air tanks

Stop the engine

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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?

Use the highest gear possible

Reduce the pressure in the rear tyres

Apply the exhaust brake (retarder)

Drive at a very low speed

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What would be illegal?

Using a tyre with exposed ply or cord

Using a tyre with a tread depth of 1.3 mm

Using a tyre with a recut tread

Using different makes of tyre on the same axle

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10.

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

Move off but drive more slowly

Ask them to hold on tight

Wait until they're inside the bus

Put the chain across the step

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11.

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

Buses

Cars

Bicycles

Motorcycles

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12.

What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

The safety and comfort of your passengers

The issuing of tickets

Keeping to a strict timetable

The collecting of fares

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13.

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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14.

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

They allow you to follow other vehicles more closely

They let you drive faster on wet roads

They help you keep steering control while braking heavily

They enable you to brake later than normal

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15.

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

Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel

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

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16.

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

Because the service brake may not stop you

Because it will cause the air pressure to rise

Because the vehicle will suddenly roll backwards

Because it will make the warning light go out

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17.

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

Valve clearance

Tyre profile

Air pressure

Tracking

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18.

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 need to brake more firmly

You'll be able to brake much later

There's no need to alter the way you brake

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19.

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

To reduce radio interference

To reduce exhaust emissions

To save on vehicle air pressure

To keep your passengers cool

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20.

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

Get it repaired on your return to the depot

Get your passengers to their destination and then repair it

Get it repaired before continuing

Continue your journey using arm signals

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

To be courteous and polite

To show them you're in charge

To remove the threat of violence

To see if they're carrying bags

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What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Check that the warning lights are working

Empty the air tanks

Adjust your mirrors

Apply the parking brake

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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

Report the fault when you return to your depot

Drain the air tanks and continue normally

Build up the pressure by accelerating

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