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Daily Checks and Maintenance Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following is NOT typically part of a PCV driver's daily walk-around check?

    Answer: Replacing brake pads

    Replacing brake pads is a maintenance task for qualified mechanics, not part of a driver's daily walk-around check.

  2. What is the minimum legal tread depth for PCV tyres across the central three-quarters of the breadth?

    Answer: 1mm

    The minimum legal tread depth for PCV tyres is 1mm across the central three-quarters around the entire circumference.

  3. During your daily check, you discover a cracked windscreen that is within the driver's swept area. What should you do?

    Answer: Report the defect and do not take the vehicle into service until it is repaired

    A cracked windscreen in the driver's vision zone is a serious defect that must be reported and repaired before the vehicle enters service.

  4. How often must a PCV undergo an annual test (equivalent to an MOT)?

    Answer: Annually from first registration

    PCVs must pass an annual test every year from when they are first registered.

  5. What is a prohibition notice in relation to a PCV?

    Answer: An official notice issued by DVSA prohibiting the use of a vehicle until specified defects are rectified

    A prohibition notice is issued by DVSA when a vehicle is found to have defects that make it unsafe for use.

  6. You notice an oil leak under your bus during the morning walk-around check. What should you do?

    Answer: Report the defect immediately and do not take the vehicle into service

    An oil leak is a defect that must be reported immediately. The vehicle should not enter service until the source is identified and repaired.