PCV Accident and Breakdown Procedures 2

Question 1

Your coach has broken down on a rural A-road at night. What equipment should you use to warn other road users?

Accepted Answer

Hazard warning lights and a warning triangle placed at least 45 metres behind the vehicle

Answer

Headlights on full beam only

Answer

Interior lights only

Answer

Nothing, just wait for recovery

Question 2

Following a road traffic collision involving your bus, which of the following must you report to the police within 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Any collision involving injury to a person

Answer

Only collisions where someone is seriously injured

Answer

Only collisions involving another vehicle

Answer

Only collisions where your bus is damaged

Question 3

Your bus has been involved in a minor collision with no injuries. What information must you exchange with the other driver?

Accepted Answer

Your name, address, insurance details, and vehicle registration number

Answer

Only your phone number

Answer

Your operator's name only

Answer

No information is required if there are no injuries

Question 4

While driving your coach, the engine warning light comes on. There is no apparent loss of power. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, find a safe place to stop, and investigate or call for assistance

Answer

Ignore it and continue to your destination

Answer

Stop immediately in the road

Answer

Switch the engine off and on again while driving

Question 5

What should be in the first aid kit carried on a PCV with more than 16 passengers?

Accepted Answer

Items specified in the Road Vehicles regulations including dressings, bandages, and safety pins

Answer

Only plasters and bandages

Answer

Whatever the driver chooses to carry

Answer

A defibrillator and oxygen mask

Question 6

Your bus tyre has a sudden blowout while driving at 50 mph. What is the correct immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Accelerate briefly to stabilise the vehicle

Answer

Turn the steering wheel sharply to the side with the blown tyre