Truck Test 6

What must you be aware of when you're driving a bus with a high driving position?

The blind area close in front

Passengers will have to look up to you

Your judgement of speed will be impaired

The lack of headroom in the cab

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do before uncoupling your trailer?

Disconnect the battery

Park on a firm, level surface

Park in a well-lit location

Unload some of the cargo

Correct! Wrong!

What would be affected by a vehicle with faulty suspension?

Overhead gantries

Road surfaces

Tyre pressures

Engine performance

Correct! Wrong!

On a coach with high side windows, it can be difficult to see either side. What should you do before you move off in one of these vehicles?

Get out of your vehicle and stop the traffic

Ask a passenger to make sure it's safe to move off

Indicate before checking all of your mirrors

Open the window and look down and round to the right

Correct! Wrong!

You're driving a three-axle double-deck bus and have the steering turned onto full lock. What should you do to avoid rear tyre scrub?

Use the highest gear possible

Drive at a very low speed

Apply the exhaust brake (retarder)

Reduce the pressure in the rear tyres

Correct! Wrong!

You're approaching a large puddle near the left-hand kerb. What should you do if pedestrians are close to the water?

Ignore the puddle

Brake suddenly and sound your horn

Try to avoid splashing the pedestrians

Wave at the pedestrians to keep back

Correct! Wrong!

You hit the kerb at speed. What part of your vehicle should you check for damage?

Exhaust

Brakes

Lights

Tyres

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do when making a short stop, facing uphill?

Hold the vehicle on the clutch

Hold the vehicle on the footbrake

Select neutral and apply the parking brake

Apply the parking brake after stopping

Correct! Wrong!

What effect will continuous use of the air-conditioning system have on fuel consumption?

Increase it by about 15%

Increase it by about 30%

Increase it by about 50%

Increase it by about 75%

Correct! Wrong!

When should you use your vehicle's horn?

To warn others of your presence

To allow you right of way

To greet other road users

To signal your annoyance

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do if you're asked to leave your bus by an official who isn't in uniform?

Comply with the request

Ask to see a warrant card

Refuse to leave the vehicle

Invite the official aboard

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do when you drive in windy weather?

Maintain a constant speed in exposed areas

Anticipate how the weather may affect other road users

Always keep to your intended route

Stay close to smaller or vulnerable vehicles as you overtake them

Correct! Wrong!

Your coach often tows a trailer. How often should you check the trailer tyres for pressure?

At least once a week when they're cold

At least once a month when they're hot

At least once a week when they're hot

At least once a month when the trailer is fully laden

Correct! Wrong!

When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes?

When turning at tight junctions

When travelling empty

When driving on motorways

When coming to contraflow systems

Correct! Wrong!

Why could it be dangerous to wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

There may be another vehicle coming

They may be distracted

They may not see your signal

They may not be ready to cross

Correct! Wrong!

How is a strong wind likely to affect your bus?

Steering will be easier

Your stopping distances will be reduced

Your stopping distances will be greater

Steering will be more difficult

Correct! Wrong!

Why may coaches be subject to a search by immigration authorities at international ports?

For national security

To check for red diesel

For tachograph regulations

To check vehicle condition

Correct! Wrong!

When can a bus driver use hazard warning lights?

When children are getting off a school bus

To thank a driver who has given way

When stopping at a pedestrian crossing

When parking your bus on yellow lines

Correct! Wrong!

What's a 'Red Route'?

An area where special waiting restrictions apply

An area where part-time traffic lights operate

An area where drivers have to pay a toll

An area where night-time and weekend weight limits apply

Correct! Wrong!

Which road user is sometimes allowed to share a bus lane?

Learner driver

Lorry driver

Disabled driver

Taxi driver

Correct! Wrong!

The bus you're driving is fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use kickdown?

When stopping in an emergency

When changing to a higher gear

When driving at slow speed

When needing brisk acceleration

Correct! Wrong!

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

Correct! Wrong!

At an incident, you suspect a casualty has back injuries. What's the best way to help them?

Offer them a drink

Leave them where they are

Raise their legs

Offer them a cigarette

Correct! Wrong!

You're driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow, winding road. What should you do to let other vehicles overtake you?

Wave them past

Stop in a safe place

Show a left-turn signal

Drive more slowly

Correct! Wrong!

Which road users are more vulnerable at night in built-up areas?

Drivers of black taxi cabs

Drivers of double-deck vehicles

Cyclists

Ambulance drivers

Correct! Wrong!

The time is 10.00 am. You've been driving non-stop since 6.00 am. Under EU rules, what's the longest you may now drive without a break?

15 minutes

30 minutes

40 minutes

45 minutes

Correct! Wrong!

You're approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. How long will the red light stay on?

Until you start to edge forward onto the crossing

Until the pedestrians have reached a safe position

Until the pedestrians are clear of the front of your vehicle

Until a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing

Correct! Wrong!

What should you be on the lookout for before changing lanes in slow-moving queuing traffic?

Private-hire taxis

Breakdown vehicles

Filtering motorcyclists

Traffic cones

Correct! Wrong!

What's the most powerful brake on a bus?

Secondary brake

Anti-lock braking system

Endurance brake (retarder)

Service brake

Correct! Wrong!

What's the national speed limit for buses and coaches on a dual carriageway?

55 mph

60 mph

65 mph

70 mph

Correct! Wrong!

High-sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely?

Narrow country lanes

Open roads

Slip roads

Motorway underpasses

Correct! Wrong!

You're driving a double-deck bus. What's the minimum depth of tread required over three-quarters of each tyre's width?

0.8 mm

1 mm

1.6 mm

2 mm

Correct! Wrong!

What must be clearly displayed on your bus?

The route timetable

The location of all bus stops

The emergency-exit location

Your employee number

Correct! Wrong!

What does the term 'maximum authorised mass' (MAM) mean?

The weight of your vehicle, with passengers but no luggage

The weight of your vehicle, without passengers or luggage

The weight of your vehicle, with luggage but no passengers

The weight of your vehicle, with both luggage and passengers

Correct! Wrong!

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

Correct! Wrong!

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but still breathing. Why would you move them?

Because an ambulance is on the way

Because bystanders advise you to

Because there's further danger

Because they look uncomfortable

Correct! Wrong!

What must the driver do when they leave their bus unattended?

Check that the tachograph chart is removed

Check that the gear lever is in reverse

Check that the gear lever is in first

Check that the parking brake is applied

Correct! Wrong!

Where should you park your vehicle before checking the engine oil level?

On sloping ground

On a steep gradient

On flat ground

On a downhill slope

Correct! Wrong!

You're driving at night on a very busy road when your headlights fail. What should you do if the fuse box is on the outside of the bus, on the right-hand side?

Ask a passenger to watch for traffic

Drive on without lights

Fix the problem yourself

Wait for the breakdown services

Correct! Wrong!

What do the codes shown on the side walls of bus and lorry tyres refer to?

Tread pattern

Minimum temperature

Maximum load

Running pressure

Correct! Wrong!

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

Moisture in the air may form bubbles in the brake fluid

The air will contract, reducing the pressure

The dampness may cause valves to rust

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

When the brakes are used for the first time

When the ABS comes into operation

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

When the secondary braking system is used

Correct! Wrong!

When may a driver take their rest period in a parked vehicle?

If it's fitted with a bunk

If a smoke alarm is fitted

If the vehicle's in an authorised coach park

If there are no passengers on board

Correct! Wrong!

What must you be aware of when you're driving a bus with a high driving position?

What should you do before uncoupling your trailer?

What would be affected by a vehicle with faulty suspension?

On a coach with high side windows, it can be difficult to see either side. What should you do before you move off in one of these vehicles?

You're driving a three-axle double-deck bus and have the steering turned onto full lock. What should you do to avoid rear tyre scrub?

You're approaching a large puddle near the left-hand kerb. What should you do if pedestrians are close to the water?

You hit the kerb at speed. What part of your vehicle should you check for damage?

What should you do when making a short stop, facing uphill?

What effect will continuous use of the air-conditioning system have on fuel consumption?

When should you use your vehicle's horn?

What should you do if you're asked to leave your bus by an official who isn't in uniform?

What should you do when you drive in windy weather?

Your coach often tows a trailer. How often should you check the trailer tyres for pressure?

When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes?

Why could it be dangerous to wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

How is a strong wind likely to affect your bus?

Why may coaches be subject to a search by immigration authorities at international ports?

When can a bus driver use hazard warning lights?

What's a 'Red Route'?

Which road user is sometimes allowed to share a bus lane?

The bus you're driving is fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use kickdown?

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

At an incident, you suspect a casualty has back injuries. What's the best way to help them?

You're driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow, winding road. What should you do to let other vehicles overtake you?

Which road users are more vulnerable at night in built-up areas?

The time is 10.00 am. You've been driving non-stop since 6.00 am. Under EU rules, what's the longest you may now drive without a break?

You're approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. How long will the red light stay on?

What should you be on the lookout for before changing lanes in slow-moving queuing traffic?

What's the most powerful brake on a bus?

What's the national speed limit for buses and coaches on a dual carriageway?

High-sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely?

You're driving a double-deck bus. What's the minimum depth of tread required over three-quarters of each tyre's width?

What must be clearly displayed on your bus?

What does the term 'maximum authorised mass' (MAM) mean?

You're parking your coach at a coastal resort. What should you do if your passengers will still have access to the vehicle?

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but still breathing. Why would you move them?

What must the driver do when they leave their bus unattended?

Where should you park your vehicle before checking the engine oil level?

You're driving at night on a very busy road when your headlights fail. What should you do if the fuse box is on the outside of the bus, on the right-hand side?

What do the codes shown on the side walls of bus and lorry tyres refer to?

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

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

What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

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

When may a driver take their rest period in a parked vehicle?

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