PCV Emergency Procedures and First Aid on Buses

Question 1

A passenger on your bus collapses and is unresponsive. What is your first action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the vehicle safely, call 999, and begin assessing the patient

Answer

The driver must stop the vehicle safely and call the emergency services immediately, then begin first aid assessment.

Question 2

In the event of a fire on board the bus, which action should the driver take first?

Accepted Answer

Stop the bus safely, order all passengers to evacuate, and call 999

Answer

Passenger evacuation and calling the emergency services take priority over attempting to fight the fire.

Question 3

Where should emergency exits on a PSV be clearly marked?

Accepted Answer

On the inside of the vehicle so passengers can locate them easily

Answer

Emergency exits must be clearly labelled on the inside of the vehicle so passengers can identify them quickly.

Question 4

What should a PCV driver do if a passenger suffers a seizure on the bus?

Accepted Answer

Keep the area clear of hazards, time the seizure, and call 999 if it lasts more than 5 minutes

Answer

Clear the area around the passenger, protect their head if possible, time the seizure, and call 999 if it exceeds 5 minutes.

Question 5

A passenger reports that their luggage contains a suspicious package and they have left the bus. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch the package; evacuate the vehicle and call 999 immediately

Answer

A suspicious package must not be touched; the vehicle should be evacuated and police called immediately.

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