Carrying passengers questions LGV theory test
This topic has 67 practice questions. Here are 10 of them with the right answer and why.
What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?
- The safety and comfort of your passengersRight answer
- Keeping to a strict timetable
- The collecting of fares
- The issuing of tickets
Your passengers should be your first consideration. It's your responsibility to deliver them to their destination safely and on time. You should also treat passengers courteously at all times.
How can a bus driver show care for their passengers?
- By taking fares while moving, to save time
- By reaching destinations early
- By not speaking when taking fares
- By stopping close to the kerbRight answer
At bus stops, stop close to the kerb, where it's safe and convenient for your passengers to get on and off. Accelerating as you move off can easily unsteady a passenger. Try to wait until all passengers are seated or settled before moving off.
What's the main reason for using smooth acceleration when you're driving a bus?
- To reduce wear on the tyres
- To reduce wear on the engine
- To improve fuel consumption
- To improve passenger comfortRight answer
Operators often publicise journeys as being comfortable, convenient and fast. You play an important part in delivering this standard of service.
How can you avoid harsh braking?
- Pump the brakes when approaching a bus stop
- Use only the gears to slow down
- Use the parking brake just before stopping
- Plan ahead and take early action on all stopsRight answer
Your first duty is to your paying customers, who want to reach their destination comfortably and safely. Harsh braking can cause your passengers to be thrown forward on the bus, so avoid this by looking and planning well ahead. Give yourself plenty of time to react to traffic situations.
Where are passengers likely to be thrown when a bus driver brakes harshly?
- To the front of the busRight answer
- To the rear of the bus
- To the nearside
- To the offside
When approaching hazards or bus stops, you should always be aware of how your passengers will be affected by the change in speed. Late, harsh braking as passengers leave their seats can take them by surprise and cause them to fall towards the front of the bus, possibly injuring themselves or others. Wherever possible, avoid harsh braking by planning ahead, giving yourself time to reduce speed smoothly.
How can you avoid harsh braking?
- Gently apply the parking brake
- Plan ahead and take early actionRight answer
- Slow down by using your gears only
- Pump the brake pedal several times
Always look well ahead. Early planning and anticipation will help you avoid the need to brake harshly. It's important that you give your passengers a smooth journey, especially if any of them are having to stand.
When would passengers be most likely to notice weight transfer?
- When the vehicle is parking
- When the vehicle is corneringRight answer
- When the vehicle is reversing
- When the vehicle is overtaking
A smooth ride at all times is not always easy to achieve. However, scanning ahead for hazards will help you avoid late braking and cornering too fast.
Well ahead of you are traffic lights on green. What should you do in case the lights change to red?
- Accelerate to make sure you can cross before they change
- Slow down to avoid the need to stop suddenlyRight answer
- Accelerate, but warn your passengers you may have to stop
- Carry on at a constant speed, but be ready to sound your horn
If you're approaching a set of traffic lights and you can see they've been on green for a while, be prepared for them to change. Ease off the accelerator and be ready to come to a gradual stop if you need to. Do not try to beat the red light; it may change as you come closer, causing you to brake late and harshly. Think of your passengers.
Why should a bus driver avoid stopping harshly?
- To preserve the tyres
- To avoid wear on the brakes
- To keep the passengers safeRight answer
- To stop the suspension bouncing
Passengers are very vulnerable when they're standing in a moving vehicle. Inconsiderate use of the footbrake can easily cause them injury - especially if you have children or older people on board. Some passengers may not wait until you've stopped before leaving their seat. If you seem to be in a hurry, they may even leave their seat early because they do not want to feel responsible for holding you up.
Where may passengers be thrown when a bus takes a bend too fast?
- Towards the outside of the bendRight answer
- Towards the inside of the bend
- Towards the front of the bus
- Towards the rear of the bus
Turning corners or travelling around bends too quickly will push passengers towards the outside of the bend. In addition, the weight of the passengers being transferred to one side of the vehicle will make the bus even more unstable. This will make steering out of the bend more difficult.