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PRINTABLE TEST (answers on the bottom of the page)
Test Type: Large Vehicle - Carrying passengers
Number of Questions: 10
Pass Mark: 10

1) As a bus driver your main responsibility is
A - the safety and comfort of your passengers
B - keeping to a strict timetable
C - the collecting of fares
D - the issuing of tickets

2) The purpose of a 'kneeling bus' is to
A - improve passenger comfort on bumpy roads
B - help with access under low bridges
C - allow the step height to be raised and lowered
D - give more clearance over speed ramps

3) A bus driver MUST not drive while
3 answers required
A - issuing tickets
B - the doors are open
C - wearing sunglasses
D - giving change
E - passengers are standing
F - luggage is being carried

4) On which TWO occasions would passengers be most likely
to notice weight transfer?
2 answers required
A - Braking
B - Cornering
C - Reversing
D - Overtaking

5) You are driving a bus in hot weather.
May the passenger door be left open to let fresh air in?
A - Yes, this is normal practice
B - No, unless all passengers are seated
C - Yes, unless carrying school children
D - No, this is not allowed

6) You are driving a school bus.
You MUST avoid all physical contact with school children other than
A - in a medical emergency
B - to prevent fare dodging
C - when carrying luggage
D - when fastening seat belts

7) For the comfort of your passengers harsh braking should be avoided.
You should
A - pump the brakes when approaching a bus stop or hazard
B - use the gears to slow down
C - use the parking brake just before stopping to avoid throwing passengers forward
D - plan ahead and take early action on all stops and hazards

8) As a bus driver, which of the following should you not do?
3 answers required
A - Signal if necessary when pulling in
B - Drive on before people are seated
C - Issue tickets without looking at customers' faces
D - Use smooth acceleration and anticipate braking needs
E - Give time to passengers and show consideration
F - Always rush to keep to a timetable

9) Your bus breaks down on the motorway.
You have several passengers on board.
You should
2 answers required
A - move the passengers to the rear
B - place a warning triangle in front of the bus
C - stop on the hard shoulder
D - move the passengers to the front

10) You are unable to allow a person in a wheelchair to enter your bus.
What would be the reason for this?
A - Passengers are standing in a wheelchair space and cannot move elsewhere
B - You will take time to load the wheelchair and fall behind schedule
C - The wheelchair passenger will have to stand up
D - You cannot fold down the wheelchair

Answers

1. a

2. c

3. a,b,d

4. a,b

5. d

6. a

7. d

8. b,c,f

9. c,d

10. a

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