PCV Vehicle Checks and Daily Inspection

Question 1

Before driving a bus, who is responsible for carrying out the daily walk-around check?

Accepted Answer

The driver

Answer

The vehicle fitter

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The traffic office

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The operator's transport manager

Question 2

What tyre tread depth is the legal minimum for a bus or coach?

Accepted Answer

1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread width

Answer

1 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread width

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2 mm across the full tread width

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3 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread width

Question 3

During a pre-drive check, you notice a small crack in the windscreen in the driver's line of sight. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Report it as a defect and do not drive until assessed by a fitter

Answer

Drive carefully and report it at the end of the shift

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Mark it with tape and continue

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Drive only for short local journeys

Question 4

How should you check that air pressure brakes are functioning correctly during a pre-drive inspection?

Accepted Answer

Listen for air leaks while stationary and check the pressure gauge reads within the green zone

Answer

Apply the handbrake and test the footbrake at low speed

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Ask a colleague to press the brake pedal while you watch the wheels

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Check the brake fluid reservoir level

Question 5

What document must a driver complete when they find a defect during a walk-around check?

Accepted Answer

A defect report form

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A DVSA prohibition notice

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An MOT advisory notice

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A traffic commissioner's notice

Question 6

When checking mirrors before departure, which mirrors are legally required on a double-deck bus operating in the UK?

Accepted Answer

A combination of interior and exterior mirrors giving the driver a full view of the vehicle sides and front

Answer

Two door mirrors only

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Front-facing CCTV cameras instead of mirrors

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Only a single wide-angle offside mirror