Vehicle condition
What's the most likely reason for a diesel-engined vehicle running erratically in very cold weather?
What's it advisable to do when you replace a tubeless tyre?
What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?
Your steering suddenly becomes heavy to turn. What could make this happen?
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the police carry out spot checks for faulty vehicles. What will happen to the vehicle if serious defects are found?
Why should your engine oil be changed at the recommended intervals?
Why are energy-saving tyres effective?
You're driving a double-deck bus. What's the minimum depth of tread required over three-quarters of each tyre's width?
Where can you get advice about carrying out repairs to your vehicle?
Your coach is fully laden. What's the most likely reason for the steering feeling heavy?
When should the driver of a coach wear gloves?
Bus and lorry tyres have codes on their side walls. What do these codes refer to?
Why should you check your tyres more frequently on a coach with three axles?
A loud buzzer sounds in your vehicle. What's this most likely to indicate?
In very cold weather, moisture can freeze in your vehicle's air storage tanks. What can you do to help prevent this from happening?
You hit the kerb at speed. What part of your vehicle should you check for damage?
You discover that one of your rear brake-light bulbs has failed. How soon should it be replaced?
How can you check the age of a tyre fitted to your vehicle?
What must vehicle operators provide for their drivers?
What happens to diesel fuel when it gets hot?
When can 'selective' or 'block' gear changing be used?
Where does a high-pressure fuel injector deliver fuel?
Why should you carry out a daily walk-round check before setting off?
A passenger tells you they've noticed that a wheel nut is missing from your bus. How often should you check your vehicle's wheel nuts?
What's the advantage of energy-saving tyres?
What can you add to diesel fuel to prevent it from becoming less effective at low temperatures?
What would be illegal?
Where should you park your vehicle before checking the engine oil level?
Your vehicle suffers a tyre blow-out. How could this create a hazard for other road users?
You're checking your vehicle's tyres before starting a long motorway journey. What check should be made on each tyre?
On your daily walk-round check, you see that one front tyre is more than 10 years old. What should you do before using the vehicle?
How can vehicle breakdowns be reduced?
What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?
At a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) roadside check, your vehicle is found to have serious defects and you may no longer use it. Who will DVSA share this information with?
Before each journey, you should check all warning lights. What should you do if a warning light remains lit?
What should you do before uncoupling your trailer?
What should you do if thick black smoke is coming from the exhaust of your vehicle?
Some buses have different-sized wheels on the front and rear. What do you need to be aware of when driving at high speeds on long journeys?
When would you use 'kickdown' on a vehicle that has automatic transmission?
You're driving along a motorway. What should you do if the air-pressure warning device starts to operate?
Why do air tanks on brake systems need to be drained?
What should you do if you notice that two wheel nuts are missing from one of the wheels on your vehicle?
Where can you get advice to help carry out minor repairs?
Before starting a journey, you want to check your brake-system warning lights. What can you do when these aren't operated by the ignition switch?
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?
What will happen if you follow a regular vehicle maintenance schedule?
What should you do before stopping a turbocharged engine?
What proportion of the width of a tyre must have at least the legal minimum depth of tread?
Your coach often tows a trailer. How often should you check the trailer tyres for pressure?
What's the most likely cause if your steering starts to feel heavy?
What should you do if the brake pedal becomes hard to press?
What's most likely to cause a burst tyre?
You've had to change a wheel on your vehicle. When should the wheel nuts be checked again?
What do the codes shown on the side walls of bus and lorry tyres refer to?
What could happen if there isn't enough oil in your engine?
You're driving a six-wheeled double-deck bus. What do you need to know about punctures on the rear tyres?
What do heated fuel lines prevent?
You're checking your vehicle. What should you do if you discover an air leak in the braking system?
When should anti-freeze be used in the cooling system?
You notice that one of your tyres has a bulge in the side wall. What will happen if you drive the vehicle?
The bus you're driving is fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use kickdown?
Why should you use an approved coolant solution in your engine's cooling system?
What should you do when you park a vehicle that's fitted with a turbocharger?
How frequently should a driver carry out a walk-round check?
While driving, your engine-oil warning light comes on. Why could it be dangerous to continue driving?
You're driving a three-axle double-deck bus. Why should you take extra care when using full steering lock?
Which tool is essential for fitting a road wheel?
You've stopped on a firm, level surface. What's the first thing you must do before you uncouple the trailer?
What should you do before changing a wheel on your vehicle?
On motorways, you're usually driving at higher speeds for long distances. What effect can this have on your tyres?
Your vehicle has broken down at night on a two-way road. How should you try to leave the vehicle?
You're about to start a long journey midway through the day. What should you do if you notice that the sidelights work but the headlights are faulty?
What will result from having over-inflated tyres?
Why is it important to avoid overfilling the engine with oil?
What should you do if your power-assisted steering fails suddenly?
What should you do if you notice that your coach's right rear indicator isn't working?
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 should you regularly check on the tyres of your bus?
When should you check the oil level in your engine?
When should you check the wheel nuts on your vehicle?
A tyre has been replaced on your vehicle. What precautions should be taken when tightening the wheel nuts?
What's the purpose of the oil filter?
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