Carrying Passengers PCV by theorytestuk.co.uk | Aug 20, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Carrying Passengers PCV 1. 2. 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 2. 66. What must buses and coaches display when they're used for school contract work? School-bus signs Flashing amber beacons Triangular warning signs 'No overtaking' signs 3. 38. What's the likely weight difference between an empty bus and a bus with 75 passengers on board? 5 tonnes 10 tonnes 15 tonnes 20 tonnes 4. 24. What should you wear when making a walk-round check of your coach? Ear protectors Protective goggles High-visibility vest Face mask 5. 52. Your bus is accessible to wheelchair users. In what situation can you refuse to allow them access? When the designated space is occupied When you're running behind schedule When traffic behind you will be held up When you're shortly due to take a break 6. 36. 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? Insist that passengers stay seated until the bus stops Stop just before the bus stop and let passengers get off Let passengers on to the bus before letting passengers off Keep the passenger doors closed until the bus has stopped 7. 61. You're driving a school bus carrying children. When can you make physical contact with a passenger? In a medical emergency To prevent fare dodging When carrying luggage When fastening seat belts 8. 31. How can you avoid harsh braking? Pump the brakes when approaching a bus stop Use only the gears to slow down Use the parking brake just before stopping Plan ahead and take early action on all stops 9. 68. What do you have to be aware of when driving a double-deck bus on a road that has a steep camber? 'Keep left' islands A smooth road surface Pedestrian crossings Overhanging trees 10. 51. What could you do to help a passenger who has difficulty walking? Drive quickly, so that the passenger has a shorter journey Wait until the passenger has sat down before moving away Make sure the passenger has a window seat Suggest that the passenger stands near the door 11. 33. Your bus breaks down on the motorway. What should you do if it isn't feasible to remove your passengers from the vehicle? Move passengers to the rear of the bus Move passengers to the front of the bus Move passengers to the middle of the bus Tell passengers to stay in the same seats 12. 34. What would contribute to the safety and comfort of your passengers? Giving change on the move Driving with the door open Thinking and planning well ahead Braking hard before reaching a bend 13. 9. Why would this sign be fitted to the front and rear of a bus? The bus may be carrying children Children must be accompanied by an adult The bus is carrying blind people The driver will help disabled people 14. 7. Where should you stop when you're stopping to collect passengers at a bus stop? Close to the kerb Away from the kerb After the bus stop Before the bus stop 15. 22. How would your bus benefit from an air suspension system? Fuel consumption will be reduced Passenger comfort will be increased It will allow you to drive faster Your brakes will be more effective 16. 18. Where are passengers likely to be thrown when a bus driver brakes harshly? To the front of the bus To the rear of the bus To the nearside To the offside 17. 17. You're driving a one-person-operated bus. What should you do while issuing tickets at a bus stop? Signal right, so you're ready to move off Turn on your hazard warning lights Make sure you've cancelled any signal Signal left, to let others know you're not ready to move off 18. 10. Why may you be unable to allow a person in a wheelchair to enter your bus? Passengers are standing in a wheelchair space and can't move elsewhere You'll take time to load the wheelchair and fall behind schedule The wheelchair passenger will have to stand up You can't collapse the wheelchair 19. 69. You're the driver of a one-person-operated double-deck bus. How do you stay aware of passengers on the top deck? By counting passengers up and down the staircase By frequent checks upstairs while stopped at bus stops By listening to passengers in the upstairs gangway when approaching bus stops By making full use of the internal mirror system 20. 30. What does a kneeling bus improve? Access for disabled people Stability when cornering Passenger comfort at higher speeds Access for the driver 21. 44. When would passengers be most likely to notice weight transfer? When the vehicle is parking When the vehicle is cornering When the vehicle is reversing When the vehicle is overtaking 22. 3. You're about to drive on a route where you'll be picking up wheelchair users. What must be checked before leaving the depot? The boarding device The radio The door seals The heater 23. 4. What should a bus driver do to help passengers have a good journey? Keep to the timetable regardless of comfort Drive on before people are seated Look ahead when issuing tickets Be courteous and polite 24. 26. A disabled person is getting on your bus. What should you do if they're having problems, but say they can manage? Be prepared to move off Smile and offer to help them Ask them politely to hurry up Do nothing; you can't leave your seat 25. 45. You're at a bus stop. What should you do if passengers are standing on the open platform? Put the chain across the platform Ask them to hold on tight Move off but drive more slowly Wait until they're inside the bus 26. 39. Your bus is fitted with seat belts. When should passengers wear them? During journeys of more than 20 minutes Only when travelling in EU countries Only when travelling on motorways At all times 27. 37. What are kneeling buses designed to improve? Access for the driver Access to the luggage bay Access for passengers Access for maintenance 28. 11. You're driving a double-deck bus. Why do you need to know if anyone is using the stairs? The upper deck is only to be used when the lower deck is full Tickets for the upper deck are more expensive Passengers using the stairs could fall if the bus brakes or swerves No-one under 18 years old may use the stairs 29. 63. Several parked cars are blocking your bus stop. What should you do before allowing passengers to leave the bus? Move on to the next bus stop Check it's clear of traffic on the left Try to find the car owners Check it's clear of traffic on the right 30. 54. What does good passenger care include? Making criticisms of other road users Providing a commentary on the route Talking to passengers while driving Helping passengers who need directions 31. 47. You're driving a bus carrying passengers at night. Why should you always switch on the interior lights? It will help you see the road ahead So that passengers can see to move around It will help passengers to see outside So that you can see your controls 32. 62. Where should you stop to make it easy for passengers leaving or joining your bus? Next to soft grass Alongside guard rails Near parked cars Close to the kerb 33. 48. What's the main reason for using smooth acceleration when you're driving a bus? To reduce wear on the tyres To reduce wear on the engine To improve fuel consumption To improve passenger comfort 34. 23. 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? Try to get the bus stop cleared Carry on to the next bus stop Check for traffic on the left Check for traffic on the right 35. 60. You're parking your coach at a coastal resort. What should you do if your passengers will still have access to the vehicle? Ask the passengers to take all of their belongings Park with the gear lever in neutral Ensure the storage lockers are left open Leave a responsible person on the coach 36. 50. What's a bus driver's first priority? The safety and comfort of passengers Keeping to the timetable Completing tachograph records correctly Making sure the destination is clearly marked 37. 15. What must you do before moving off when you're driving a service bus? Finish issuing tickets to passengers Ensure your fuel tank is above a quarter full Take off your sunglasses Make sure all passengers have a seat 38. 29. You're the driver of a bus displaying reflective yellow school-bus signs. When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights? When parked to take a rest period When children are boarding the bus When slowing down to approach a bus stop When slowing down to find a parking space 39. 20. A passenger using a wheelchair wants to get on your bus. When may you need to deny them access? When the wheelchair won't fit in the luggage rack When the boarding device has failed to work When the passenger must remain in a wheelchair When the heater on the vehicle isn't working 40. 32. Which of these is a legal requirement for every bus? A fire extinguisher A current timetable A mobile phone or radio A working tachograph 41. 19. What should you be especially aware of while you're driving a double-deck bus on a road with a steep camber? Lampposts Parking meters Parked cars Litter bins 42. 55. What's your main responsibility as a bus driver? The safety and comfort of your passengers Keeping to a strict timetable The collecting of fares The issuing of tickets 43. 46. What should you do before allowing passengers off your bus? Collect their used tickets Activate an audible warning system Check mirrors before opening doors Ask if they have luggage to collect 44. 59. How can you avoid harsh braking? Gently apply the parking brake Plan ahead and take early action Slow down by using your gears only Pump the brake pedal several times 45. 27. What's the purpose of a kneeling bus? To improve passenger comfort on bumpy roads To help with access under low bridges To allow the step height to be raised and lowered To give more clearance over speed ramps 46. 21. Your double-deck bus breaks down on a busy road. Where should you ask your passengers to move to? The rear of the bus The top deck The lower deck The front of the bus 47. 6. Your bus has broken down at night. Why should you move your passengers to the front of the bus? To keep the bus stable To help you see clearly out of the back window To limit injuries in the event of a rear-end collision To keep them informed about the breakdown 48. 43. What must be clearly labelled on a bus? The location of the air vents The location of the first-aid equipment The location of the security cameras The location of the bus station 49. 65. When may the built-in TV and video equipment be used on a coach? When the coach is moving slowly When it can't be seen by the driver During long motorway journeys During a coach tour 50. 56. A passenger is boarding your bus. What does it mean if they're carrying a white stick with a red ring painted on it? They have a learning difficulty They have poor vision and hearing They have a physical disability They have a speech problem 51. 41. What must be fitted to new buses, to benefit people with disabilities? Internal mirror Radio telephone Automatic transmission Priority seating 52. 14. Why should a bus driver avoid stopping harshly? To preserve the tyres To avoid wear on the brakes To keep the passengers safe To stop the suspension bouncing 53. 35. You're driving a bus displaying this sign. When can you use its hazard warning lights? When stopped at a pedestrian crossing When children are getting on or off the vehicle When approaching a school crossing patrol When there's a sign warning of a school ahead 54. 58. What should you be most aware of before moving off from a standstill? Passengers making phone calls Passengers smoking on the bus Passengers asking you directions Passengers getting off the bus 55. 8. 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? 8 15 25 30 56. 67. What should you do when dealing with passengers who have hearing difficulties? Shout as loudly as you can Ask another passenger to help them Hurry to get them to their seats Look at them when speaking to them 57. 40. When can you drive a bus at night without having the interior lights switched on? When the passengers want to sleep When most passengers want the lights off When there are no standing passengers When there are no passengers 58. 1. What should you do when you're driving a coach at night and you have passengers on board? Stop more often Switch off the radio Keep the interior lit Close the curtains 59. 13. Who should benefit from priority seating? Those with heavy luggage Those with a weekly pass Those who get on first Those with disabilities 60. 42. Well ahead of you are traffic lights on green. What should you do in case the lights change to red? Accelerate to make sure you can cross before they change Slow down to avoid the need to stop suddenly Accelerate, but warn your passengers you may have to stop Carry on at a constant speed, but be ready to sound your horn 61. 53. Which passengers should you especially watch for as you move off? Those smoking in the lower saloon Those standing in the upper saloon Those avoiding paying the correct fare Those attempting to board the bus 62. 57. Why should you look at passengers when you're collecting fares from them? To see if they're carrying bags To remove the threat of violence To be courteous and polite To show them you're in charge 63. 12. What should you watch for when you drive away from a bus stop? Passengers who avoid paying the correct fare Passengers smoking in the lower saloon Passengers leaving the bus Passengers using expired travel passes 64. 64. Your bus is fitted with lifts or ramps for less mobile passengers. Who should operate this equipment? Wheelchair attendants Fully trained people Bus-company employees Accompanying nurses 65. 28. You're driving a bus in hot weather. Can the passenger door be left open to let in fresh air? Yes, this is normal practice No, unless all passengers are seated Yes, unless carrying schoolchildren No, this isn't allowed 66. 5. When can you refuse access to a wheelchair user? When the lift has stopped working When the wheelchair won't fold up When the heater has stopped working When the wheelchair is too heavy to lift manually 67. 49. What should you do if there's a fire on the upper deck of your bus? Move all the passengers to the lower deck Get all the passengers off the bus Make sure passengers have their belongings Open all the windows on the upper deck 68. 25. What should you do if a passenger comments on exhaust smoke in the bus? Report it as soon as you return to the depot Stop and have the fault put right Avoid heavy revving of the engine when stationary Have the emissions checked at the next vehicle inspection 69. 16. Where may passengers be thrown when a bus takes a bend too fast? Towards the outside of the bend Towards the inside of the bend Towards the front of the bus Towards the rear of the bus Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
