PCV Emergency Procedures on Coaches 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a roof hatch on a coach?

Accepted Answer

Emergency exit and ventilation — provides an additional evacuation route if the coach is on its side and doors cannot be used

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Only for ventilation — not a valid emergency exit

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Only for use by the driver to inspect the vehicle

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Fire suppression access point

Question 2

How many fire extinguishers must a coach carry?

Accepted Answer

At least one extinguisher suitable for engine fires, and operators should carry additional units — specific requirements are in DVSA guidance

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Fire extinguishers are optional on coaches

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At least four — one per emergency exit

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Only one — any type is acceptable

Question 3

What is the correct procedure if a passenger has a seizure (epileptic fit) on a coach?

Accepted Answer

Clear space around them, do not restrain them, cushion their head, call 999, time the seizure, stay with them and note what happened

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Restrain the passenger to prevent injury

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Put something in their mouth to prevent them biting their tongue

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Immediately administer medication from the first aid kit

Question 4

What should a PCV driver do if a passenger on a long-distance coach reports symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Accepted Answer

Stop safely, call 999 or advise the passenger to seek urgent medical attention, and note the details — DVT can lead to pulmonary embolism which is life-threatening

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Advise the passenger to walk around the coach more often

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Continue to the destination — DVT symptoms are normal on long journeys

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Administer aspirin from the first aid kit

Question 5

What is the procedure if a window needs to be broken for emergency evacuation of a coach?

Accepted Answer

Use the emergency hammer provided to strike the corner of the window — the corner requires less force and the glass will shatter into small pieces

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Strike the centre of the window with a fist

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Only special windows can be broken — avoid breaking standard windows

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Windows should only be broken by emergency services — not the driver or passengers

Question 6

What is the 'brace position' instruction and when should a PCV driver give it?

Accepted Answer

An instruction for passengers to adopt a protective posture before an imminent impact — given when a collision is unavoidable

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Instructed at the start of every journey as standard

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Given when the bus exceeds 60 mph

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Given routinely when passengers board a coach