Ireland Bus Theory Test case studies
Ireland Bus Theory Test · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Driver Theory Test: Bus or Truck is one of the theory test categories offered through the official Road Safety Authority Driver Theory Test website, theorytest.ie. It is aimed at candidates who need a theory test result to apply for a learner permit in the bus or truck licence categories, and it is also the theory component that professional drivers must pass before moving on to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) route. The Ireland Bus Theory Test case studies are 5 cases and about 2,436 words.
1Amber Light, Box Junction and a Cyclist in the Bus Lane
You are driving a 12.2 m single-deck bus carrying 47 passengers in light rain on a two-lane urban road with a 50 km/h limit. You are 18 m from a signal-controlled junction when the light turns amber.
533 words, about 3 min2Defects Found on a School Bus Before Departure
You are the driver of a 2019 double-deck bus due to leave the depot at 05:50 for a 07:00 school contract with 78 pupils. During your walk-around you find: a bulge in the near-side front tyre sidewall; the ABS warning lamp stays on after the self-test; the air-pressure gauge reaches 6.5 bar after three minutes and the low-pressure buzzer stops; a brake test on the level yard shows the bus pulls slightly left; the washer reservoir is empty; and the rear emergency door alarm sounds when the door is opened from inside.
521 words, about 3 min3Coach Loading, Axle Limits and a Blocked Emergency Exit
You are loading a 49-seat coach for a school tour. There are 46 passengers, mostly teenagers, and luggage is carried in the underfloor hold.
462 words, about 2 min4Split Breaks and a Late Pick-Up on a Coach Tour
You drive a 53-seat coach on a day tour. Your tachograph shows you began driving at 08:00.
466 words, about 2 min5Dusk Hazard: Cyclist, Tractor and Standing Passengers
You are driving a 12 m bus at 60 km/h on a rural national road at dusk in light rain. The bus has 15 standing passengers and the floor is wet.
454 words, about 2 min