Welcome to the 'Bus Practice Test'
This practice test will select 100 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 55 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz, with a hint available on each question should you need it.
Each question is representative of the type used by the DVSA for your real theory exam.
Instructions:
- The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
- For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
- Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
- A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.
Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.
1.
Driver's Rest Hours and Rest Periods
If your tachograph driver card is lost or stolen, which authority must you contact?
2.
The Road
What should you do when nearing a zebra crossing?
3.
The Road
How should you drive on snow with windy conditions?
4.
Accident Handling
What should you do if you have to stop in a congested tunnel?
5.
Vehicle Condition
Where can you find advice about minor repairs?
6.
Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
What is the maximum motorway speed when towing a trailer?
7.
The Road
What should you do if heavy spray reduces your visibility while driving on a motorway? (Choose THREE)
8.
Vehicle Condition
What must you check when inspecting bus tyres? (Choose FOUR)
9.
Restricted View
What does an additional nearside mirror usually help you see?
10.
The Driver
When are your reactions likely to be much slower?
11.
Environmental Issues
How should air pressure be built up?
12.
Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the minimum bridge headroom in the UK?
13.
The Road
A large vehicle ahead is producing spray. What should you do when starting to overtake?
14.
Traffic Signs
What is the meaning of this sign?
15.
Traffic Signs
Which of these signs warns of nearby farmland?
16.
The Road
What effect should you consider when overtaking a motorcycle in high winds?
17.
Braking Systems
How can wheel lock be controlled during heavy braking without anti-lock brakes?
18.
Driver's Rest Hours and Rest Periods
What is the maximum driving time allowed in any two consecutive weeks under EC rules?
19.
Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
What is meant by a vehicle’s turning circle?
20.
Carrying Passengers
Why should bus acceleration be smooth?
21.
Vehicle Condition
How can breakdowns be reduced?
22.
The Driver
A police car behind wants you to stop. It may flash headlights and use which signal?
23.
The Driver
About what proportion of work-related sleep-related vehicle incidents involve commercial vehicles?
24.
The Driver
Fluid needs vary with cab temperature. Which drink is best?
25.
Traffic Signs
Which of these signs warns of a cycle lane or crossing ahead?
26.
Leaving the Vehicle
When should you use your mirrors? (Choose TWO)
27.
The Driver
Why should you prepare a backup route before a journey?
28.
The Driver
Apart from alcohol, what can seriously reduce concentration? (Choose THREE)
29.
Braking Systems
Where would you expect to see an escape lane?
30.
Braking Systems
In cold weather, what can prevent air pressure building in an air-brake system?
31.
The Road
Why must your lights be clean and working properly at night? (Choose THREE)
32.
The Road
What helps following drivers see better in wet weather?
33.
Leaving the Vehicle
What should you avoid when lifting a heavy box or suitcase?
34.
The Driver
What should you do if your hand-held phone rings while you are driving?
35.
Other Road Users
What could stopping on these school markings obstruct?
36.
Accident Handling
What should you do if a casualty at an accident has stopped breathing? (Choose TWO)
37.
Vehicle Condition
What should you do when uncoupling a trailer? (Choose TWO)
38.
Braking Systems
Which of these are potential ways an endurance brake or retarder may operate? (Choose TWO)
39.
Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
What manoeuvre needs particular care because of a speed limiter?
40.
Accident Handling
What should you do before driving through a tunnel?
41.
Environmental Issues
How can you plan your route before a long journey?
42.
Braking Systems
Which method is most likely to help prevent wheel lock in an emergency stop?
43.
The Road
In thick fog at night, with motorway studs that are red on your left and white on your right. Which lane are you in?
44.
Vehicle Condition
Where should you check engine oil level?
45.
Carrying Passengers
What is the main duty of a bus driver?
46.
The Driver
Which mirror should you check when passing school children close to the kerb?
47.
Carrying Passengers
What does this sign on the front and back of a bus mean?
48.
Vehicle Condition
When should a coach driver always wear gloves?
49.
Braking Systems
Where must extra care be taken when using an endurance brake or retarder?
50.
Environmental Issues
What would environmental health staff check at a roadside inspection?
51.
Accident Handling
What should you do if a pedestrian has a heavily bleeding leg wound but the leg is not broken?
52.
Carrying Passengers
Someone boarding has a white stick with a red band. What does it mean?
53.
Carrying Passengers
When stopping to pick up passengers, where should the bus be positioned?
54.
Accident Handling
What should you do if a passenger has a badly bleeding arm wound?
55.
The Driver
What should you do if you get lost while driving through busy traffic?
56.
The Driver
Which of these will be a likely consequence of a conviction for driving while unfit through drink or drugs?
57.
Leaving the Vehicle
What must you make sure of before getting out of your bus? (Choose THREE)
58.
The Driver
What should you do when a heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you?
59.
Traffic Signs
Which of these signs instructs you on the flow of traffic around a roundabout?
60.
The Driver
A coach is overtaking you. How should you tell the driver it is safe to move back left?
61.
The Driver
What should you do when passing sheep on the road? (Choose TWO)
62.
Documents
What is the minimum block length for Driver CPC periodic training?
63.
Restricted View
When should you first check the nearside mirror? (Choose THREE)
64.
The Driver
At a zebra crossing in queuing traffic, what should you do?
65.
The Driver
What should the nearside mirror help you check?
66.
Vehicle Condition
When should wheel nuts be checked after changing a wheel?
67.
Vehicle Condition
Why should engine oil be changed at the recommended intervals?
68.
Vehicle Condition
What precautions should you take when tightening wheel nuts after replacing a tyre? (Choose TWO)
69.
Carrying Passengers
What must every bus legally carry?
70.
The Road
When may a long bus normally straddle more than one lane?
71.
Documents
What does a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) tell DVLA?
72.
Environmental Issues
When should a reversing warning device not be used in a built-up area?
73.
Traffic Signs
Which of these signs warns of risk of deer in the road?
74.
Traffic Signs
What is the meaning of this sign?
75.
Environmental Issues
Why is steady traffic speed over a long distance useful?
76.
Accident Handling
What are signs that someone may be in shock at a traffic incident?
77.
Accident Handling
What should be given urgent priority when someone is injured at an accident scene? (Choose THREE)
78.
Driver's Rest Hours and Rest Periods
How often must an analogue tachograph be recalibrated under EC rules?
79.
Carrying Passengers
What is a bus driver's main responsibility?
80.
Leaving the Vehicle
When should a bus driver use hazard warning lights? (Choose FOUR)
81.
Driver's Rest Hours and Rest Periods
Which digital tachograph card is used by an approved centre when calibrating the unit?
82.
Leaving the Vehicle
What should you check before leaving the cab? (Choose THREE)
83.
The Road
You are driving in a built-up area and see these lights flashing. What hazard should you expect ahead?
84.
The Road
Which statement is NOT correct when overtaking uphill in a fully-laden vehicle?
85.
The Road
What should you do when traffic joins from a slip road at your speed? (Choose TWO)
86.
Other Road Users
Why should you give motorcyclists extra room through roadworks?
87.
Braking Systems
How does an electromagnetic endurance brake or retarder work?
88.
Vehicle Condition
When should a coach driver always wear gloves? (Choose TWO)
89.
Restricted View
What should you check first before moving left?
90.
The Road
At night in cold weather, your steering feels unusually light. What might this suggest?
91.
Accident Handling
What should receive urgent priority if someone is unconscious after an accident? (Choose THREE)
92.
Carrying Passengers
Cars are blocking the next bus stop. Before letting passengers leave, what is essential?
93.
Carrying Passengers
An empty 'routemaster' style half-cab bus may only be driven legally when the passenger entrance has
94.
Other Road Users
What should you do first when you see horse riders ahead?
96.
The Driver
Before taking an incoming mobile call while driving, you should
97.
The Road
Which vehicle is especially at risk in strong motorway crosswinds?
98.
Accident Handling
What should you do if a pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound?
99.
The Road
What extra difficulties can driving at night cause? (Choose THREE)
100.
The Road
Why should following distance increase in heavy rain? (Choose THREE)
