PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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

Vehicles with a mixture of re-cut and new tyres

Vehicles with faulty suspension

Vehicles with a mixture of tyre makes

Vehicles with faulty spray-suppression equipment

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Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

Because pedestrians have right of way

There's a 'road race' in progress

There's a pedestrian crossing ahead

Because children may be crossing

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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

There's no need to brake so early

You'll be able to brake much later

You'll need to brake more firmly

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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?

Set down all your passengers at a safe place before the 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

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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

Stop and get help without delay

Drain the air tanks and continue normally

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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?

Reduce the pressure in the rear tyres

Use the highest gear possible

Apply the exhaust brake (retarder)

Drive at a very low speed

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What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Empty the air tanks

Check that the warning lights are working

Apply the parking brake

Adjust your mirrors

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

Park with the gear lever in neutral

Leave a responsible person on the coach

Ensure the storage lockers are left open

Ask the passengers to take all of their belongings

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How can you help to prevent 'brake fade'?

Select neutral for a short distance

Repeatedly pump the brake pedal

Apply the parking brake

Use the endurance brake

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10.

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.

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

Ask them to hold on tight

Put the chain across the step

Wait until they're inside the bus

Move off but drive more slowly

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12.

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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13.

What would be affected by a vehicle with faulty suspension?

Engine performance

Tyre pressures

Road surfaces

Overhead gantries

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14.

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?

Switch off your engine

Rev your engine occasionally

Run the engine at a constant higher speed

Keep your engine at tick-over speed

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15.

What would be illegal?

Using different makes of tyre on the same axle

Using a tyre with a recut tread

Using a tyre with a tread depth of 1.3 mm

Using a tyre with exposed ply or cord

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16.

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

To be courteous and polite

To see if they're carrying bags

To show them you're in charge

To remove the threat of violence

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17.

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

Park and phone for assistance

Use a nut from another wheel

Continue your journey

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18.

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

The power steering might fail

You may damage the air suspension

Passengers might alter the angle of tilt

You may scrub the rear tyres

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19.

How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?

By reaching destinations early

By not speaking when taking fares

By stopping close to the kerb

By taking fares while moving, to save time

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20.

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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21.

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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22.

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 enable you to brake later than normal

They help you keep steering control while braking heavily

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23.

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

Using a manual sunroof

Using air conditioning

Using the endurance brake

Using electric windows

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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?

Check for traffic on the right

Try to get the bus stop cleared

Check for traffic on the left

Carry on to the next bus stop

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