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Carrying passengers

Question 1 of 69

What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

Question 2 of 69

How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?

Question 3 of 69

What's the main reason for using smooth acceleration when you're driving a bus?

Question 4 of 69

How can you avoid harsh braking?

Question 5 of 69

Where are passengers likely to be thrown when a bus driver brakes harshly?

Question 6 of 69

How can you avoid harsh braking?

Question 7 of 69

When would passengers be most likely to notice weight transfer?

Question 8 of 69

Well ahead of you are traffic lights on green. What should you do in case the lights change to red?

Question 9 of 69

Why should a bus driver avoid stopping harshly?

Question 10 of 69

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

Question 11 of 69

What would contribute to the safety and comfort of your passengers?

Question 12 of 69

What should you be most aware of before moving off from a standstill?

Question 13 of 69

Your bus is fitted with seat belts. When should passengers wear them?

Question 14 of 69

Which of these is a legal requirement for every bus?

Question 15 of 69

What must be clearly labelled on a bus?

Question 16 of 69

A passenger is boarding your bus. What does it mean if they're carrying a white stick with a red ring painted on it?

Question 17 of 69

What should a bus driver do to help passengers have a good journey?

Question 18 of 69

Why should you look at passengers when you're collecting fares from them?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - Why should you look at passengers when you're collecting fares from them? - To see if they're carrying bags

Question 19 of 69

What should you do when dealing with passengers who have hearing difficulties?

Question 20 of 69

What's the purpose of a kneeling bus?

Question 21 of 69

Why would this sign be fitted to the front and rear of a bus?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - Why would this sign be fitted to the front and rear of a bus? - The bus may be carrying children

Question 22 of 69

You're driving a bus displaying this sign. When can you use its hazard warning lights?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - You're driving a bus displaying this sign. When can you use its hazard warning lights? - When stopped at a pedestrian crossing

Question 23 of 69

Your bus has broken down at night. Why should you move your passengers to the front of the bus?

Question 24 of 69

What should you do when you're driving a coach at night and you have passengers on board?

Question 25 of 69

What should you do if there's a fire on the upper deck of your bus?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - What should you do if there's a fire on the upper deck of your bus? - Move all the passengers to the lower deck

Question 26 of 69

What are kneeling buses designed to improve?

Question 27 of 69

You're driving a bus carrying passengers at night. Why should you always switch on the interior lights?

Question 28 of 69

Which passengers should you especially watch for as you move off?

Question 29 of 69

What could you do to help a passenger who has difficulty walking?

Question 30 of 69

You're the driver of a bus displaying reflective yellow school-bus signs. When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - You're the driver of a bus displaying reflective yellow school-bus signs. When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights? - When parked to take a rest period

Question 31 of 69

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

Question 32 of 69

What should you be especially aware of while you're driving a double-deck bus on a road with a steep camber?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - What should you be especially aware of while you're driving a double-deck bus on a road with a steep camber? - Lampposts

Question 33 of 69

What's the likely weight difference between an empty bus and a bus with 75 passengers on board?

Question 34 of 69

It's important to be able to work out the weight difference between a full bus and an empty one. How many passengers will add about 1 tonne to the vehicle's overall weight?

Question 35 of 69

What must buses and coaches display when they're used for school contract work?

Question 36 of 69

What should you do if a passenger comments on exhaust smoke in the bus?

Question 37 of 69

What do you have to be aware of when driving a double-deck bus on a road that has a steep camber?

Question 38 of 69

What does good passenger care include?

Question 39 of 69

Your bus is fitted with lifts or ramps for less mobile passengers. Who should operate this equipment?

Question 40 of 69

What does a kneeling bus improve?

Question 41 of 69

Your double-deck bus breaks down on a busy road. Where should you ask your passengers to move to?

Question 42 of 69

What should you watch for when you drive away from a bus stop?

Question 43 of 69

What must you do before moving off when you're driving a service bus?

Question 44 of 69

Your bus breaks down on the motorway. What should you do if it isn't feasible to remove your passengers from the vehicle?

Question 45 of 69

What's a bus driver's first priority?

Question 46 of 69

You're driving a one-person-operated bus. What should you do while issuing tickets at a bus stop?

Question 47 of 69

You're the driver of a one-person-operated double-deck bus. How do you stay aware of passengers on the top deck?

Question 48 of 69

You're driving a double-deck bus. Why do you need to know if anyone is using the stairs?

Question 49 of 69

Where should you stop when you're stopping to collect passengers at a bus stop?

Question 50 of 69

Where should you stop to make it easy for passengers leaving or joining your bus?

Question 51 of 69

A bus stop is blocked and you can't get into it. What's the most important thing you should do before opening the exit door?

Question 52 of 69

Several parked cars are blocking your bus stop. What should you do before allowing passengers to leave the bus?

Question 53 of 69

What should you do before allowing passengers off your bus?

Question 54 of 69

Passengers may be in a hurry to get off the bus as you approach a bus stop. What should you do to reduce any dangers?

Question 55 of 69

When can you drive a bus at night without having the interior lights switched on?

Question 56 of 69

You're driving a bus in hot weather. Can the passenger door be left open to let in fresh air?

Question 57 of 69

How would your bus benefit from an air suspension system?

Question 58 of 69

A disabled person is getting on your bus. What should you do if they're having problems, but say they can manage?

Question 59 of 69

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

Question 60 of 69

What must be fitted to new buses, to benefit people with disabilities?

Question 61 of 69

Who should benefit from priority seating?

Question 62 of 69

A passenger using a wheelchair wants to get on your bus. When may you need to deny them access?

Question 63 of 69

Your bus is accessible to wheelchair users. In what situation can you refuse to allow them access?

Question 64 of 69

You're driving a school bus carrying children. When can you make physical contact with a passenger?

Question 65 of 69

What should you wear when making a walk-round check of your coach?

Question 66 of 69

You're about to drive on a route where you'll be picking up wheelchair users. What must be checked before leaving the depot?

Question 67 of 69

When can you refuse access to a wheelchair user?

Question 68 of 69

Why may you be unable to allow a person in a wheelchair to enter your bus?

Question 69 of 69

You're at a bus stop. What should you do if passengers are standing on the open platform?

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