MOD 4 Flashcards
Where would you find the unladen weight of this vehicle?
How much extra weight would there be if 15 passengers boarded?
15 Suitcases?
How much would 100L of fuel add?
Nearside of the vehicle
15 Pax = 1000kg / 1T
15 Cases = 330kg /0.33T
100kg / 0.1T
Show me how you would check all passenger seats on the vehicle for comfort and safety?
Seat should be looked over very thoroughly, including a check on the anchor points to the floor
If a cushion is separately fitted, must be checked to make sure it won’t detach from the seat when the vehicle brakes
Make sure nothing sharp can snag skin or clothes, such as loose trim
Trim should be clean
You’ve parked at the border crossing and you and your passengers have left the vehicle unattended. Show me what security checks you’d make before driving through customs?
Check all lockers and compartments
Check under all seating areas
Check fuel cap has not been tampered with
Check the passenger list to make sure you’ve got the correct numbers of legitimate passengers
You’re driving on a motorway and flames appear from the engine compartment. Show me:
How you’d deal with this small electrical wiring fire?
Which is the appropriate fire extinguisher to use on this?
Stop as quickly as possible on the hard shoulder
Identify the correct extinguisher (CO2 / Powder)
Knows to contact emergency services
Isolate the vehicle (disconnect electrical supply)
Show me and explain the daily service checks you’d make to this vehicle before driving on the road
Brakes Lights Reflectors Tyres Wipers / Washers Horn Mirrors Height Marker Air Leaks Exhaust Systems Instrument panel Warning lights
Please show me or explain
The different access points for a wheelchair user
The docking areas for wheelchairs on this vehicle
Which way the chair must face
How you’d secure the wheelchair
Shows access points
Point out where the wheelchair must be parked
Which way the chair faces
Explains the use of anchor points or wheelchair brakes
Show me how you’d check the vehicle interior for passenger comfort and safety?
Check overhead luggage rack, grab rails to make sure they’re fitted securely
Check trim is secure and not loose, check for sharp objects
Check floor is in good condition and clean
Check for anything that could cause slips/trips or could cause soil/damage to clothing
You suspect a brake fault on this vehicle. Show me:
What check you would carry out to make sure the compressor is working properly?
Any checks you could make to identify air leaks
Empty the air tacks by pumping the brakes
Start the engine and check the compressor recharges the system
Stop the engine, apply footbrake and listen for leaks
Physical check of air system to make sure lines are serviceable
Where would you find the unladen weight of this vehicle?
How much extra weight would there be if 45 passengers boarded?
45 Suitcases?
How much would 250L of fuel add?
Nearside of the vehicle
45 Pax = 3000kg / 3T
45 Cases = 1000kg /1T
250kg / 0.25T
You and your passengers have returned to your vehicle after a rest break. You suspect that your vehicle has been tampered with. What checks can you carry out before driving through customs?
Check external and internal compartments
Check under and on top of the vehicle
Check under all seating areas
Check the passenger list to make sure you’ve got the correct numbers of legitimate passengers
Walk around the vehicle and
explain what projections and overhangs there are
describe what allowances you’d make for these projections and overhangs when you’re driving the vehicle
Identify the overhangs and projections
Overhangs can sweep over kerbs when turning, colliding with street furniture, pedestrians and other vehicles
Mirror projections can come into contact with street furniture, pedestrians and other vehicles
Good all around observation is required, as well as extensive use of mirrors, to check for any rear end sweep
You’re driving a different vehicle for the first time. Show me all the practical and visual safety checks you’d make to familiarise yourself with this new vehicle
Is aware of the vehicle height
DSSSM - Doors, Seat, Seatbelt, Steering, Mirrors
Find safety equipment, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, emergency door, hammer
Enough fuel to complete the journey
You are driving along a busy main road and are alerted to a small fire which is centred around the furl system. Show me
How you’d deal with the situation
Which extinguisher you would NOT use on the fire
Stop as quickly and as safely as possible
Identifies appropriante extinguishers
Get all passengers off the vehicle and contact emergency services
isolate the vehicle disconnect electric supply and isolate fuel cut off switch
Which safety checks do you need to make before moving away from a bus stop after an elderly infirm passenger or pushchair user boards your vehicle?
Make sure the kneeling facility/wheel chair ramp is safely secured
All doors closed before moving away
All passengers have reached a secure and safe position
Check nearside mirror for any late passengers before moving away
Show me how you’d check all seat belts for their condition
What type of legal requirements for their use
What’s your responsibility on this matter?
Securely fitted at anchor points and tug to check
Belt is clean and in good condition
Signs must be in place to tell passengers that seat belts must be worn when fitted
Driver must make sure all passengers understand signs and legal requirements
