Questions
1) 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
2) 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
3) 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
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) 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
6) 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
7) 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
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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
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