PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?

Low air pressure

Low oil pressure

Low fuel pressure

Low water pressure

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

Triangular warning signs

Flashing amber beacons

School-bus signs

'No overtaking' signs

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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

Don't proceed past the sign but find another route

Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel

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

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

Keep the parking brake on

Engage the clutch

Report it as a fault

Switch your engine off

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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

Use a nut from another wheel

Continue your journey

Park and phone for assistance

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

Motorcycles

Buses

Tractors

Lorries

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What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

The safety and comfort of your passengers

The collecting of fares

Keeping to a strict timetable

The issuing of tickets

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

Tyre profile

Tracking

Air pressure

Valve clearance

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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 need to brake more firmly

You'll be able to brake much later

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

By keeping your engine at high revs

By revving your engine

By switching off your engine

By leaving your engine on tick-over

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11.

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

Using electric windows

Using air conditioning

Using a manual sunroof

Using the endurance brake

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12.

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

Engine temperature too low

Brake pedal needs adjustment

Weak engine anti-freeze mixture

Frozen moisture in the storage tanks

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13.

What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Adjust your mirrors

Apply the parking brake

Empty the air tanks

Check that the warning lights are working

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14.

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

When the ABS comes into operation

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

When the brakes are used for the first time

When the secondary braking system is used

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16.

What would be illegal?

Using different makes of tyre on the same axle

Using a tyre with a recut tread

Using a tyre with exposed ply or cord

Using a tyre with a tread depth of 1.3 mm

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

To reduce radio interference

To save on vehicle air pressure

To reduce exhaust emissions

To keep your passengers cool

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18.

How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?

By taking fares while moving, to save time

By reaching destinations early

By not speaking when taking fares

By stopping close to the kerb

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19.

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

Switch off your engine

Keep your engine at tick-over speed

Run the engine at a constant higher speed

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

To show them you're in charge

To see if they're carrying bags

To be courteous and polite

To remove the threat of violence

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21.

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

Stop the engine

Reset the retarder

Empty the air tanks

Remove your personal items

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Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

Because pedestrians have right of way

There's a pedestrian crossing ahead

Because children may be crossing

There's a 'road race' in progress

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How can you help to prevent 'brake fade'?

Apply the parking brake

Repeatedly pump the brake pedal

Use the endurance brake

Select neutral for a short distance

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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?

Ensure the storage lockers are left open

Park with the gear lever in neutral

Leave a responsible person on the coach

Ask the passengers to take all of their belongings

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