Daily Checks and Maintenance Flashcards

What document must a PCV driver complete if they find a defect during their daily walk-around check?

Answer: A daily defect report (vehicle condition report)

Defects must be recorded on a daily defect report, which forms part of the operator's maintenance records.

During your walk-around check, you notice one of the emergency exit hammers is missing. What should you do?

Answer: The vehicle must not enter service until the hammer is replaced

Emergency exit equipment must be complete. A missing hammer means the vehicle does not meet safety requirements.

What should you check regarding the wheelchair ramp during a daily inspection?

Answer: That it deploys and retracts correctly, the surface is not damaged, and the mechanism is secure

The wheelchair ramp must be fully functional, including deployment, retraction, surface condition, and mechanism security.

How should you check the operation of the bus doors during your daily check?

Answer: Check they open and close fully, the seals are intact, the interlock prevents driving with doors open, and the emergency release works

A thorough door check includes operation, seals, safety interlocks, and emergency release mechanisms.

What fluid levels should a PCV driver check as part of their daily routine?

Answer: Engine oil, coolant, windscreen washer fluid, and power steering fluid where accessible

Multiple fluid levels should be checked daily, including oil, coolant, washer fluid, and power steering fluid.

A DVSA examiner stops your bus for a roadside check. What documents must you be able to produce?

Answer: Your driving licence, CPC qualification card, and tachograph records for the current day and previous 28 days

You must carry and produce your driving licence, Driver CPC card, and tachograph records when requested.