Cat D1/D + D+E/D1+E Mock Test 1

Fifteen passengers on your vehicle would increase the weight by about:

Brake fade happens when the brakes get too:

As a bus driver your first consideration is to your:

As a bus driver your main responsibility is:

As a bus driver you should show care to your passengers. You can do this by: MARK 2 ANSWERS:

What is the MAIN reason for maintaining a smooth acceleration when driving your bus?

When driving a bus what are your main priorities? MARK 2 ANSWERS:

For the comfort of your passengers harsh braking should be avoided. You should therefore:

If a bus driver brakes harshly the passengers may be thrown towards

How can you avoid harsh braking?

Well ahead of you are traffic lights on green. What should you do in case the lights change to red?

For passenger safety and comfort you should always: MARK 3 ANSWERS:

Before moving off from a standstill a bus driver should be especially aware of passengers who attempt to: MARK 2 ANSWERS

A passenger with special needs is boarding your bus and he tells you that getting on board is not a problem for him. You should:

While driving a bus carrying passengers at night you should always put the interior lights on because:

As you move off watch out in particular for any passengers who attempt to:

When you pull away from a bus stop watch out in particular for passengers who attempt to:

If a passenger finds walking difficult what could you do to help?

A bus driver MUST not drive whilst: MARK 3 ANSWERS:

Entrance to roundabouts are slippery when wet. You should always:

What should you do every time before pulling into or moving out from a bus stop?

You are driving in heavy rain. Your steering suddenly feels light. What should you do?

If your bus and other vehicles have been involved in an accident what should you do? MARK 2 ANSWERS:

As a bus driver your main aim is to:

You are a bus driver. You are at a bus stop issuing tickets. You should:

Your nearside mirror is there for you to check:

When you intend to open your right-hand door you should check:

Where should you pull up when stopping to collect passengers from a bus stop?

You should stop your bus, to allow passengers to get on or off, near:

Several cars have parked blocking your bus stop. Before you allow passengers to get off you should:

What should you do before allowing passengers off your bus?

If some passsengers may be in a hurry to get off the bus as you approach a bus stop. What should you do to avoid any danger?

What should you first check before moving to the LEFT?

Which of the following vehicles are MOST likely to cause severe damage to the road surfaces? MARK 2 ANSWERS

You are waiting for some time in a stationary traffic queue. Why should you switch your engine off? MARK 3 ANSWERS

If you are about to overtake a motorcyclist and he looks over his right shoulder. It is most likely that:

You are driving behind a moped and you want to turn left at a junction just ahead. You should:

Another vehicle has overtaken you and has pulled in too close in front. You should:

A large vehicle is most stable when driven in a straight line under:

You should be careful NOT to allow your vehicle to spill diesel fuel onto the road. It can be a serious risk ESPECIALLY to:

You are driving a vehicle with excessive exhaust smoke. Which TWO of the following is correct?

You are following a scooter. The rider has left it too late to avoid potholes in the road. You should be aware that the rider may suddenly:

Brake fade' is a loss of brake effectiveness caused by their continuous use. This may happen when driving:

The main cause of brake fade is:

You are behind a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead?

You should overtake at night only when:

After driving through a flood you should:

Coasting downhill could seriously affect the correct working of what?

Many vehicles are fitted with power-assisted steering. You need to be aware that this:

On a vehicle with automatic transmission you would use 'kickdown' to:

What should you do if you are driving in busy traffic and you lose your way?

Your nearside mirror is most likely to endanger pedestrians when:

You should use the 'two-second rule':

Before starting your engine your seat should be adjusted for: MARK 3 ANSWERS:

A properly adjusted head restraint will:

What could reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision?

You may remove your seat belt when carrying out a manoeuvre that involves:

While driving you approach a large puddle that is close to the left-hand kerb. Pedestrians are close to the water. You should: MARK 2 ANSWERS

What should you do if a long heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you?

You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow road. If a car wishes to overtake you should:

You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. In order to let other vehicles overtake you should:

What should you use your horn for?

You are following a car driven by a learner driver. You cannot overtake it. You should: MARK 2 ANSWERS:

Large vehicles have many blind spots. What does 'blind spot' mean?

You are driving a vehicle fitted with a hand-held telephone. To answer it you should

You have a mobile telephone fitted in your vehicle. It should only be used when you are:

A pelican crossing that crosses the road in a STRAIGHT line and has a central island must be treated as:

At a zebra crossing you should:

In fast traffic a two-second gap may be enough only when conditions are:

Following a large goods lorry too closely is dangerous because:

A coach is overtaking you. When it is safe for the coach to move back to the left you should:

What should you do when being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon?

A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you and its right-hand indicator is flashing. You should:

You stop for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They do not start to cross. What should you do?

You should beckon pedestrians to cross the road at:

You should never wave people across at zebra crossings because:

You are driving close to the kerb in a busy shopping area. What dangers should you be most aware of? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

You have stopped for an elderly pedestrian who is slowly crossing the road. Traffic behind you is being held up. What should you do?

Where should you NOT park your vehicle or trailer: MARK 3 ANSWERS:

Mirrors fitted to your vehicle MUST be: MARK 2 ANSWERS

You are driving a slow moving vehicle along a narrow road. You should let other vehicles overtake by:

As you drive past a group of school children standing close to the kerb you should:

You are driving at a legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind flashing its headlights. You should:

A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?

Your mobile phone rings while you are driving. You should:

You are most likely to lose concentration when driving if you:

You should ONLY use a mobile/cellular phone when:

Which THREE result from drinking alcohol and driving? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

Which THREE of these are likely effects of drinking alcohol on driving? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

Drinking any amount of alcohol is likely to: MARK 3 ANSWERS:

What else can seriously affect your concentration when driving, other than alcoholic drinks? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

How does alcohol affect your driving?

Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask if it is OK to drive?

You are about to drive home. You feel very tired and have a severe headache. You should

You are waiting at a T-junction. A vehicle is coming from the right with the left signal flashing. What should you do?

Before braking in wet conditions you should make sure as far as possible that:

When driving on which TWO occasions would you be most likely to experience weight transfers? MARK 2 ANSWERS:

When driving a laden vehicle downhill the effect of gravity will tend to: MARK 3 ANSWERS:

Which of these vehicles is most at risk from strong crosswinds on motorways?

You are driving a large vehicle in gusty conditions. Which of the following is most likely to be affected when you overtake it?

Which road users are in the most danger from the buffering effects of large vehicles? MARK 3 ANSWERS

Turbulence is created by large vehicles traveling at speed. This is most likely to be a danger to: MARK 4 ANSWERS

You are following a scooter on an uneven road. You should:

The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend?

In heavy rain what is the least amount of space you should allow for braking?

You are driving on a dual carriageway the vision a head of you is poor due to heavy spray. Which THREE of the following should you do? MARK 3 ANSWERS

You are driving in heavy rain. Why is there a need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

A car driver pulls out causing you to brake. You should:

Tailgating another vehicle is dangerous because: MARK 2 ANSWERS

You should take care when overtaking at night because:

What should you do before overtaking or changing lanes?

You have just overtaken another vehicle. When moving back in you should avoid:

You should not overtake when: MARK 3 ANSWERS

After overtaking another large vehicle how would you know when it was safe to move back to the nearside lane?

Because of its size and design a large vehicle will have:

You are driving on a dual carriageway and intend to overtake the vehicle ahead. Behind there is a car approaching quickly in the right-hand lane. You should:

What should you do after overtaking on a dual carriageway?

You are intending to turn right at a roundabout driving a long vehicle. You need to occupy part of the left hand lane. You should check mirrors and:

You are driving at night in a built up area. To ensure that you can be seen you should use:

At an accident a casualty is unconscious. Which three of the following should you check urgently? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

You arrive at the scene of an accident that has just happened and someone is unconscious. Which of the following should be given urgent priority to help them? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

At an accident a casualty is unconscious but still breathing. You should only move them if:

Which type of fire extinguisher should NOT be used on flammable liquids?

Before driving through a tunnel what should you do?

You are driving through a tunnel and the traffic is flowing freely. What should you do?

You are driving through a congested tunnel and had to stop in trafic. What should you do?

You are driving through a tunnel. Your vehicle breaks down. What should you do?

You have an accident while driving through a tunnel. You are not injured but your vehicle cannot be driven. What should you do first?

Whilst driving your steering suddenly becomes heavy to turn. What could this indicate? MARK 2 ANSWERS:

Air tanks on brake systems require draining because:

What should you first check before moving to the RIGHT?

You are about to move off. You should always;

In which THREE of the following situations would you FIRST need to check your nearside mirror? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

The MSM routine is used to negotiate a hazard. What do the initials MSM stand for?

You are turning right onto a dual carriageway from a side road. Your vehicle is too long for the central gap. How should you proceed?

You are turning right at a T junction. Your view to the right and left is blocked due to parked vehicles. You should:

Motorcycle riders are more at risk from other road users. This is because they:

What is the MAIN cause of motorcycle collisions?

At road junctions which of the following are most at risk? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

Driving too close to the vehicle in front will:

At junctions it is difficult to see motorcyclists because they:

Drivers should be aware that motorcyclists are more vulnerable ESPECIALLY: MARK 3 ANSWERS

Before reversing you MUST always:

You will be driving you vehicle in Europe. Which of these documents MUST you carry?

When driving in Europe you must carry:

You intend to drive in Europe. What must you carry?

You can help to reduce the impact of road transport on the environment by: MARK 2 ANSWERS:

As a driver you can help to protect the environment by:

As a driver you can help to ease traffic congestion by:

Which three of the following could cause unnecessary pollution to the environment? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

Diesel fuel has been spilled on the road. This will cause particular danger to:

What must you do after filling your fuel tanks? MARK 2 ANSWERS:

Your vehicle leaks diesel fuel at a roundabout. This will most affect:

You have lost the filler cap to your diesel tank. You should:

The vehicle ahead is being driven by a learner driver. You should:

You are driving towards a zebra crossing. Waiting to cross is a person in a wheelchair. You should:

You have stopped at a pelican crossing. A person with special needs is crossing slowly in front of you. The lights have now changed to green. You should: MARK 2 ANSWERS:

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

You are turning left at a junction. Pedestrians have started to cross the road. You should

You are turning left from a main road into a side road. People are already crossing the road into which you are turning. You should

You are at the road junction turning into a minor road. There are pedestrians crossing the minor road. You should:

You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should check for motorcyclists who might be:

What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road?

You see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead. You should:

You are coming up to a roundabout. A cyclist is signaling to turn right. What should you do?

You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles?

In daylight an approaching motorcyclist is using a dipped headlight. Why?

Motorcyclists should wear bright clothing mainly because:

Motorcyclists will often look round over their right shoulder just before turning right. This is because:

At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

As you approach a pelican crossing the lights change to green. Elderly people are halfway across. You should:

You are following a motorcyclist on an uneven road. You should:

You are following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclist to go?

Which THREE of the following are hazards motorcyclists present in queues of traffic? MARK 3 ANSWERS:

How would you react to drivers who appear to be inexperienced?

You are following a learner driver who stalls at a junction. You should:

You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should:

You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. Just before turning you should:

You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?

How should you overtake horse riders?

You are driving on a main road. You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should:

Which sign means 'No stopping'?

Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road?