PSV Regulation Test Quiz

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What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?

Low air pressure

Low fuel pressure

Low oil pressure

Low water pressure

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

Because it will make the warning light go out

Because the vehicle will suddenly roll backwards

Because the service brake may not stop you

Because it will cause the air pressure to rise

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

Vehicles with a mixture of tyre makes

Vehicles with a mixture of re-cut and new tyres

Vehicles with faulty suspension

Vehicles with faulty spray-suppression equipment

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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

Apply the exhaust brake (retarder)

Drive at a very low speed

Use the highest gear possible

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

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

When the ABS comes into operation

When the brakes are used for the first time

When the secondary braking system is used

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

A wet road

Too many passengers

Faulty power steering

A burst rear tyre

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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

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

Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel

Don't proceed past the sign but find another route

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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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What must you do before you leave your vehicle?

Adjust your mirrors

Apply the parking brake

Check that the warning lights are working

Empty the air tanks

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10.

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

Empty the air tanks

Reset the retarder

Stop the engine

Remove your personal items

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11.

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 show them you're in charge

To be courteous and polite

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12.

What could prevent air pressure from building up in an air-brake system in chilly weather?

Moisture in the air may form bubbles in the brake fluid

Moisture drawn in with the air may freeze and cause a blockage

The dampness may cause valves to rust

The air will contract, reducing the pressure

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13.

What would be affected by a vehicle with faulty suspension?

Engine performance

Overhead gantries

Tyre pressures

Road surfaces

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14.

Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

There's a 'road race' in progress

Because pedestrians have right of way

There's a pedestrian crossing ahead

Because children may be crossing

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15.

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?

Carry on to the next bus stop

Check for traffic on the right

Check for traffic on the left

Try to get the bus stop cleared

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16.

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

Put the chain across the step

Move off but drive more slowly

Ask them to hold on tight

Wait until they're inside the bus

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17.

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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18.

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

Ensure the storage lockers are left open

Ask the passengers to take all of their belongings

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19.

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

20.

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

You may damage the air suspension

Passengers might alter the angle of tilt

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21.

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

By revving your engine

By keeping your engine at high revs

By switching off your engine

By leaving your engine on tick-over

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22.

How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?

By not speaking when taking fares

By stopping close to the kerb

By reaching destinations early

By taking fares while moving, to save time

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23.

What should you do if you notice that two wheel nuts are missing from one of the wheels on your vehicle?

Continue your journey

Use a nut from another wheel

Drive to the nearest tyre depot

Park and phone for assistance

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24.

What causes 'brake fade'?

Repeated pumping of the brakes

Loss of air pressure in the system

Continuous use of the brakes

Badly worn brake pads

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