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.
Accident Handling
What should you do if a casualty is still not breathing while you are giving mouth-to-mouth?
2.
Other Road Users
What should you do when approaching horses ahead? (Choose TWO)
3.
Vehicle Condition
What should you check after hitting the kerb at speed? (Choose TWO)
4.
The Driver
You must drive overnight. What can help concentration?
5.
Vehicle Condition
What is the minimum tyre tread depth on a double-deck bus over three-quarters of the tyre width?
6.
The Driver
What may help if another driver’s actions have annoyed you?
7.
Accident Handling
What should you do if a pedestrian has a heavily bleeding leg wound but the leg is not broken?
8.
Traffic Signs
Which of these signs identifies your approach to join a road carriageway?
9.
Braking Systems
Which method is most likely to help prevent wheel lock in an emergency stop?
10.
Carrying Passengers
With passengers on a coach at night, what must you never do?
11.
The Driver
What advice should be given to someone who has drunk alcohol at a party?
12.
The Road
What should you be ready to do when a large vehicle joins from a slip road at the same speed as you?
13.
Other Road Users
What should you do when elderly pedestrians are about to cross ahead?
14.
The Driver
Why should you not wave pedestrians across a crossing?
15.
The Road
Why watch parked cars carefully at night?
16.
Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
A group of 15 passengers boards your bus. Roughly how much extra weight should you allow for?
17.
Traffic Signs
Which of these signs warns of nearby farmland?
18.
Vehicle Condition
What should you do if two wheel nuts are missing from one wheel?
19.
The Driver
What should you try to do if a front tyre bursts while driving?
20.
Braking Systems
Why must you be careful using a retarder on a snowy downhill road?
21.
Accident Handling
What is the minimum bridge headroom in the UK unless signs show otherwise?
22.
Accident Handling
What is a laminated windscreen? (Choose TWO)
23.
Vehicle Condition
What happens when tyres are over-inflated?
24.
Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
When choosing a route for a large vehicle, which restrictions should you check for?
25.
Other Road Users
What should you do first if you are unsure what a slow motorcyclist ahead will do?
26.
Braking Systems
When should you use an endurance brake or retarder?
27.
Other Road Users
What does a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a red light mean at night?
28.
Vehicle Condition
When would you use kickdown in a bus with an automatic gearbox?
29.
Accident Handling
Where should you stand when using an emergency telephone on a motorway?
30.
The Driver
Men in which age group are most likely to be in work-related sleep incidents?
31.
Environmental Issues
How can you help ease traffic congestion?
32.
Traffic Signs
What is the meaning of this sign?
33.
Leaving the Vehicle
What should you do when getting out of this bus driver’s door? (Choose TWO)
34.
The Road
Why should you take extra care before moving into the centre lane of a three-lane motorway? (Choose TWO)
35.
Vehicle Condition
What does this instrument-panel warning light mean?
36.
The Driver
What should you do if tiredness starts to affect you while driving on the motorway?
37.
The Road
When should you avoid overtaking? (Choose TWO)
38.
Other Road Users
What should you do if a learner driver stalls at a junction?
39.
Carrying Passengers
In a half-cab bus, the conductor gives three bells. What does that indicate?
40.
Leaving the Vehicle
When should a bus driver use hazard warning lights? (Choose FOUR)
41.
The Road
When may a long bus normally straddle more than one lane?
42.
Documents
What can the fine be for bringing an illegal immigrant into the UK?
43.
Braking Systems
How should you stop in an emergency with anti-lock brakes?
44.
The Road
When should rear fog lights be switched off?
45.
Traffic Signs
What is the meaning of this sign?
46.
Braking Systems
Using a retarder helps reduce wear on which part?
47.
Traffic Signs
What is the meaning of this sign?
48.
The Driver
An incident has occurred across the motorway barrier. Why should you be extra alert?
49.
Other Road Users
What should you check for just before turning right into a side road?
50.
The Road
What should you do when you're at a T-junction and a vehicle from your right signals left?
51.
Documents
What trailer MAM can be towed by the holder of a full category D licence?
52.
The Driver
What action should you take when an elderly person is crossing slowly and traffic is waiting behind you?
53.
Accident Handling
What should you do first if an injured person is lying in a busy road after an accident?
54.
The Road
When may rear fog lights be used in heavy motorway rain?
55.
Driver's Rest Hours and Rest Periods
What must the driver ensure before leaving a bus unattended?
56.
The Driver
Sleepiness behind the wheel is most common on which road type?
57.
Traffic Signs
Which of these signs warns of a height restriction ahead?
58.
Other Road Users
What should you do when elderly people are crossing?
59.
Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
Where should the speed-limiter setting be clearly shown on a bus?
60.
Traffic Signs
Which of these signs warns of a roundabout ahead?
61.
Driver's Rest Hours and Rest Periods
How often must an analogue tachograph be checked at an approved calibration centre?
62.
The Driver
Which vehicle may display a green flashing light?
63.
Driver's Rest Hours and Rest Periods
Which of these symbols recorded on a tachograph indicates a break or rest period?
64.
Environmental Issues
Why should you not press the accelerator when starting a vehicle with engine management?
65.
Carrying Passengers
Which of these are good ways to help passengers with a hearing impairment?
66.
Accident Handling
What should you do first if your vehicle cannot be driven after an accident in a tunnel?
67.
The Road
What is the purpose of a crawler lane?
68.
Accident Handling
What does a plain orange rectangle on a vehicle at an accident scene mean?
69.
The Driver
What should the nearside mirror help you check?
70.
Traffic Signs
Which of these signs instructs you to yield to another driver?
71.
Vehicle Condition
What should you do if you find an air leak in the braking system?
72.
Driver's Rest Hours and Rest Periods
What is the maximum daily driving time under EC rules?
73.
Other Road Users
What hazards may motorcyclists present in queues? (Choose THREE)
74.
Carrying Passengers
What should you do to avoid uncomfortable harsh braking for passengers?
75.
Accident Handling
What should you do if your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?
76.
Other Road Users
How should you react to inexperienced drivers?
77.
Vehicle Condition
When should a coach driver always wear gloves?
78.
Vehicle Condition
Why do brake-system air tanks need draining?
79.
The Road
What could white lights on a vehicle usually show at night? (Choose THREE)
80.
Other Road Users
Which vehicles are especially hard to see when emerging into a queue of traffic?
81.
The Road
When buses or coaches are parked on-road at night, what must they do?
82.
Other Road Users
Why should motorcyclists wear bright clothing?
83.
Braking Systems
What should you do after driving through flood water or fording a river?
84.
The Road
How do you know it is safe to return to the nearside lane after overtaking a large vehicle?
85.
Vehicle Condition
Why are frequent tyre checks advised on tri-axle double-deck vehicles?
86.
Leaving the Vehicle
What should you make sure of before leaving the vehicle cab? (Choose TWO)
87.
The Road
In gusty weather, which road user is most likely to be affected as you pass?
88.
The Road
What should you do when turning right at a roundabout in a long vehicle but need the left lane?
89.
Carrying Passengers
How should a double-deck driver monitor upstairs passengers?
90.
Driver's Rest Hours and Rest Periods
The normal EC daily rest period is 11 hours, which can be reduced for 3 days per week. What is the minimum number of hours permitted on those reduced days?
91.
Vehicle Condition
What should you do if your coach’s right rear indicator stops working during a journey?
92.
Carrying Passengers
What does it mean when the conductor rings the bell twice?
93.
Braking Systems
What happens if you pump the brake pedal on a vehicle with anti-lock brakes?
94.
Vehicle Condition
Where can you get advice on carrying out minor repairs?
95.
Vehicle Condition
What can poor-quality diesel fuel cause?
96.
Other Road Users
Why may a cyclist signal right but stay left at a roundabout?
97.
Carrying Passengers
When conducting a walk-around inspection, what should you wear?
98.
Other Road Users
Why should you check your right mirror just before turning right into a side road?
99.
Driver's Rest Hours and Rest Periods
Which type of digital tachograph card is issued only to enforcement authorities?
100.
Traffic Signs
Which of these signs identifies a combined bus and cycle lane?
