PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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

To remove the threat of violence

To see if they're carrying bags

To be courteous and polite

To show them you're in charge

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

Car drivers

Lorry drivers

Horse riders

Motorcyclists

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What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Apply the parking brake

Empty the air tanks

Check that the warning lights are working

Adjust your mirrors

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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 left

Carry on to the next bus stop

Check for traffic on the right

Try to get the bus stop cleared

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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

Continue your journey

Park and phone for assistance

Use a nut from another wheel

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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?

Don't proceed past the sign but find another route

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

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 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 it will make the warning light go out

Because the vehicle will suddenly roll backwards

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Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

There's a pedestrian crossing ahead

Because pedestrians have right of way

Because children may be crossing

There's a 'road race' in progress

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

You may scrub the rear tyres

The power steering might fail

Passengers might alter the angle of tilt

You may damage the air suspension

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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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11.

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

They let you drive faster on wet roads

They enable you to brake later than normal

They help you keep steering control while braking heavily

They allow you to follow other vehicles more closely

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12.

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

Keep your engine at tick-over speed

Rev your engine occasionally

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13.

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

You'll need to have the vehicle serviced

The engine may be damaged

The brakes will fail

You'll need to replace the carburettor

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14.

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

When the secondary braking system is used

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

When the brakes are used for the first time

When the ABS comes into operation

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15.

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

Tractors

Motorcycles

Lorries

Buses

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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

Keep the parking brake on

Switch your engine off

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

Too many passengers

A wet road

Faulty power steering

A burst rear tyre

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18.

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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19.

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

Air pressure

Valve clearance

Tracking

Tyre profile

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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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21.

You'll be waiting at a terminus for some time. How can you reduce pollution?

By switching off your engine

By revving your engine

By keeping your engine at high revs

By leaving your engine on tick-over

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22.

What does a kneeling bus improve?

Access for disabled people

Stability when cornering

Passenger comfort at higher speeds

Access for the driver

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23.

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

To reduce exhaust emissions

To keep your passengers cool

To reduce radio interference

To save on vehicle air pressure

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24.

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

Leave a responsible person on the coach

Park with the gear lever in neutral

Ask the passengers to take all of their belongings

Ensure the storage lockers are left open

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