BUS/PCV Question List - Carrying passengers


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1 What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

2 How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?

3 What's the main reason for using smooth acceleration when you're driving a bus?

4 How can you avoid harsh braking?

5 Where are passengers likely to be thrown when a bus driver brakes harshly?

6 How can you avoid harsh braking?

7 When would passengers be most likely to notice weight transfer?

8 Well ahead of you are traffic lights on green. What should you do in case the lights change to red?

9 Why should a bus driver avoid stopping harshly?

10 Where may passengers be thrown when a bus takes a bend too fast?

11 What would contribute to the safety and comfort of your passengers?

12 What should you be most aware of before moving off from a standstill?

13 Your bus is fitted with seat belts. When should passengers wear them?

14 Which of these is a legal requirement for every bus?

15 What must be clearly labelled on a bus?

16 A passenger is boarding your bus. What does it mean if they're carrying a white stick with a red ring painted on it?

17 What should a bus driver do to help passengers have a good journey?

18 Why should you look at passengers when you're collecting fares from them? Carrying passengers - Why should you look at passengers when you're collecting fares from them?
19 What should you do when dealing with passengers who have hearing difficulties?

20 What's the purpose of a kneeling bus?

21 Why would this sign be fitted to the front and rear of a bus? Carrying passengers - Why would this sign be fitted to the front and rear of a bus?
22 You're driving a bus displaying this sign. When can you use its hazard warning lights? Carrying passengers - You're driving a bus displaying this sign. When can you use its hazard warning lights?
23 Your bus has broken down at night. Why should you move your passengers to the front of the bus?

24 What should you do when you're driving a coach at night and you have passengers on board?

25 What should you do if there's a fire on the upper deck of your bus? Carrying passengers - What should you do if there's a fire on the upper deck of your bus?
26 What are kneeling buses designed to improve?

27 You're driving a bus carrying passengers at night. Why should you always switch on the interior lights?

28 Which passengers should you especially watch for as you move off?

29 What could you do to help a passenger who has difficulty walking?

30 You're the driver of a bus displaying reflective yellow school-bus signs. When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights? Carrying passengers - You're the driver of a bus displaying reflective yellow school-bus signs. When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?
31 You're parking your coach at a coastal resort. What should you do if your passengers will still have access to the vehicle?

32 What should you be especially aware of while you're driving a double-deck bus on a road with a steep camber? Carrying passengers - What should you be especially aware of while you're driving a double-deck bus on a road with a steep camber?
33 What's the likely weight difference between an empty bus and a bus with 75 passengers on board?

34 It's important to be able to work out the weight difference between a full bus and an empty one. How many passengers will add about 1 tonne to the vehicle's overall weight?

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

36 What should you do if a passenger comments on exhaust smoke in the bus?

37 What do you have to be aware of when driving a double-deck bus on a road that has a steep camber?

38 What does good passenger care include?

39 Your bus is fitted with lifts or ramps for less mobile passengers. Who should operate this equipment?

40 What does a kneeling bus improve?

41 Your double-deck bus breaks down on a busy road. Where should you ask your passengers to move to?

42 What should you watch for when you drive away from a bus stop?

43 What must you do before moving off when you're driving a service bus?

44 Your bus breaks down on the motorway. What should you do if it isn't feasible to remove your passengers from the vehicle?

45 What's a bus driver's first priority?

46 You're driving a one-person-operated bus. What should you do while issuing tickets at a bus stop?

47 You're the driver of a one-person-operated double-deck bus. How do you stay aware of passengers on the top deck?

48 You're driving a double-deck bus. Why do you need to know if anyone is using the stairs?

49 Where should you stop when you're stopping to collect passengers at a bus stop?

50 Where should you stop to make it easy for passengers leaving or joining your bus?

51 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?

52 Several parked cars are blocking your bus stop. What should you do before allowing passengers to leave the bus?

53 What should you do before allowing passengers off your bus?

54 Passengers may be in a hurry to get off the bus as you approach a bus stop. What should you do to reduce any dangers?

55 When can you drive a bus at night without having the interior lights switched on?

56 You're driving a bus in hot weather. Can the passenger door be left open to let in fresh air?

57 How would your bus benefit from an air suspension system?

58 A disabled person is getting on your bus. What should you do if they're having problems, but say they can manage?

59 When may the built-in TV and video equipment be used on a coach?

60 What must be fitted to new buses, to benefit people with disabilities?

61 Who should benefit from priority seating?

62 A passenger using a wheelchair wants to get on your bus. When may you need to deny them access?

63 Your bus is accessible to wheelchair users. In what situation can you refuse to allow them access?

64 You're driving a school bus carrying children. When can you make physical contact with a passenger?

65 What should you wear when making a walk-round check of your coach?

66 You're about to drive on a route where you'll be picking up wheelchair users. What must be checked before leaving the depot?

67 When can you refuse access to a wheelchair user?

68 Why may you be unable to allow a person in a wheelchair to enter your bus?

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