Question 1945 · Bus theory test
What should a bus driver ensure before starting the first journey of the day?
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Correct answer
That the vehicle is road worthy.
Official explanation
Before a driver takes a bus on its first journey of the day, they should conduct a walk-around check of the vehicle. Walk-around checks are an essential first step in an effective preventative maintenance system. It should be used to: Identify obvious vehicle defects so they can be fixed; and make sure that the bus is in a roadworthy condition before you drive it on the road.
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- Control of vehicle · Pre-Start Routine
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