PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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

Rev the engine up, then switch it off

Allow the engine to idle, then switch it off

Switch the engine off immediately

Switch the engine off and on repeatedly

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

Wait until they're inside the bus

Put the chain across the step

Ask them to hold on tight

Move off but drive more slowly

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Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. How does this affect you when you're braking normally?

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

There's no need to brake so early

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

Report it as a fault

Keep the parking brake on

Switch your engine off

Engage the clutch

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

Using the endurance brake

Using air conditioning

Using electric windows

Using a manual sunroof

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What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Apply the parking brake

Empty the air tanks

Adjust your mirrors

Check that the warning lights are working

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What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?

Low water pressure

Low fuel pressure

Low air pressure

Low oil pressure

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

You may damage the air suspension

Passengers might alter the angle of tilt

You may scrub the rear tyres

The power steering might fail

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

Reset the retarder

Empty the air tanks

Stop the engine

Remove your personal items

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10.

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

To remove the threat of violence

To show them you're in charge

To see if they're carrying bags

To be courteous and polite

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11.

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

Flashing amber beacons

Triangular warning signs

'No overtaking' signs

School-bus signs

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12.

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

Build up the pressure by accelerating

Drain the air tanks and continue normally

Stop and get help without delay

Report the fault when you return to your depot

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13.

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

Weak engine anti-freeze mixture

Engine temperature too low

Frozen moisture in the storage tanks

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14.

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

Horse riders

Motorcyclists

Lorry drivers

Car drivers

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15.

Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

There's a 'road race' in progress

Because pedestrians have right of way

Because children may be crossing

There's a pedestrian crossing ahead

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16.

How can you help to prevent 'brake fade'?

Select neutral for a short distance

Use the endurance brake

Repeatedly pump the brake pedal

Apply the parking brake

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17.

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

Ensure the storage lockers are left open

Leave a responsible person on the coach

Park with the gear lever in neutral

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18.

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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19.

How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?

By not speaking when taking fares

By taking fares while moving, to save time

By reaching destinations early

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?

Use the highest gear possible

Apply the exhaust brake (retarder)

Drive at a very low speed

Reduce the pressure in the rear tyres

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21.

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

The brakes will fail

You'll need to replace the carburettor

You'll need to have the vehicle serviced

The engine may be damaged

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22.

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

Vehicles with faulty suspension

Vehicles with a mixture of re-cut and new tyres

Vehicles with faulty spray-suppression equipment

Vehicles with a mixture of tyre makes

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23.

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

Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel

Don't proceed past the sign but find another route

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

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24.

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

Lorries

Buses

Tractors

Motorcycles

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