CPC Road Passenger Exam flashcards

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Contract of carriage

Agreement under which the carrier undertakes to transport a passenger and luggage safely to the destination for a fare; it is a contract of result, not of effort.

Liability cap for luggage

A legally set maximum amount the carrier pays for lost or damaged luggage, often per kilogram or per item, unless the passenger declared a higher value in advance.

Force majeure defence

Circumstances outside the carrier's control, such as natural disaster or unforeseeable external events, that may relieve liability for delay or non-performance under the contract.

Daily driving limit

Maximum 9 hours of driving per day, extendable to 10 hours no more than twice in a week, counted over the driver's daily working period.

Weekly driving limit

Maximum 56 hours of driving in any single week and 90 hours across any two consecutive weeks, recorded by the tachograph.

Break rule after 4.5 hours

After 4.5 hours of driving the driver takes a break of at least 45 minutes, which may be split into 15 minutes followed by 30 minutes.

Driver CPC periodic training

Thirty-five hours of approved training completed every five years by professional bus and coach drivers, covering safety, law, health, and customer service.

Tachograph record retention

The operator keeps tachograph charts and downloaded data for a set period, commonly twelve months, and produces them on request during inspections.

Financial standing requirement

Proof that the operator has sufficient capital and reserves, commonly EUR 9,000 for the first vehicle plus EUR 5,000 for each additional vehicle.

Break-even load factor

Fixed costs divided by the difference between revenue per passenger-kilometre and variable cost per passenger-kilometre; the minimum occupancy needed to avoid loss.

Fixed versus variable costs

Fixed costs such as insurance, depreciation, and overheads do not change with distance; variable costs such as fuel, tyres, and tolls rise with kilometres operated.

Operating licence

Authorisation to carry passengers for hire or reward, granted on proof of professional competence, good repute, and financial standing.

Periodic technical inspection

Scheduled roadworthiness examination of a vehicle at intervals set by category and age; dangerous defects found prohibit further use until repaired.

Minimum tyre tread depth

The legal minimum tread depth, commonly 1.6 mm for cars and light vehicles, below which the tyre must be replaced for safety.

Daily walk-around check

Pre-departure inspection of lights, tyres, brakes, steering, mirrors, wipers, fluids, and emergency equipment, with defects recorded before the vehicle leaves.

Speed limiter requirement

A device limiting maximum speed, required on certain passenger vehicles; if defective or uncalibrated, the vehicle is considered unroadworthy.

Two-second rule

A following distance of at least two seconds in dry conditions, doubled in rain and tripled on ice, to allow time to react and stop.

Stopping distance formula

Stopping distance equals thinking distance (speed times reaction time) plus braking distance, which increases with the square of speed.

Alcohol limit for drivers

The maximum permitted blood alcohol concentration, commonly 0.5 g/L, with zero tolerance often applied to professional passenger transport drivers.

Accident scene procedure

Secure and warn the scene, call emergency services, avoid moving injured persons unless in danger, exchange details, and record witnesses.

Priority seating

Seats reserved for elderly, pregnant, and disabled passengers, located near doors and marked, with other passengers expected to give them up.

Emergency exit briefing

Information given to passengers on the location of exits, fire extinguisher, and the procedure to follow the driver's instructions during evacuation.

Luggage stowage rule

Luggage is secured so it cannot shift during braking, with heavy items in the hold and aisles and emergency exits kept clear.

Refusal to carry

The driver may refuse a passenger who is intoxicated, violent, or a safety risk, documenting the refusal and the reasons for it.

Eco-driving

Driving technique using smooth acceleration, early upshifting, anticipation, and minimal idling to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Low-emission zone

An area restricting vehicles by emission standard, so the operator must match Euro class or alternative-fuel vehicles to the zone's requirements.

Aerodynamic drag and speed

Drag rises with the square of speed, so high cruising speeds sharply increase fuel consumption and should be avoided for efficiency.

Idling restriction

Rules limiting engine idling during long waits, especially near schools and residential areas, to cut emissions and noise.

Hazardous waste handling

Used oil, tyres, and batteries are hazardous waste and must be disposed of through licensed channels, not with ordinary refuse.

Risk assessment

A documented process identifying hazards, evaluating likelihood and severity, and recording control measures to reduce risk to passengers and staff.

Vehicle fire procedure

Stop safely, switch off the engine, evacuate passengers upwind, call emergency services, and use the extinguisher only if it is safe to do so.

First aid priorities

Check airway, breathing, and circulation first; do not move a casualty with suspected spinal injury unless there is immediate danger.

Emergency contact chain

The driver notifies the operator's control centre, which alerts emergency services and management and records the timeline of the incident.