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PCV CPC Case Study 99

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Emma, a seasoned bus driver in a busy city in Great Britain, takes her responsibilities for health, safety, and legal compliance seriously. Given the statistics of bus and coach casualties in road incidents, Emma is particularly cautious about managing stress, avoiding driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and adhering to smoking regulations in work vehicles. She is also vigilant about the symptoms of fatigue and ensures she is always fit to drive.

There are 7 multiple choice questions in this PCV CPC case study. Read this carefully and ensure you fully understand the scenario before starting the test. You need to score 6 out of 7 to pass.

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1. How many serious injuries occur weekly in GB work-related road incidents, important for Emma? Give one answer
A 50
B 100
C 155
D 200
Correct Answer: C 155
Explanation: Approximately 155 serious injuries occur weekly in work-related road traffic incidents.
2. What stress management strategies does Emma employ? Give one answer
A Be aware of mental and physical symptoms
B Ignore signs of stress
C Only focus on driving
D Rely on medication
Correct Answer: A Be aware of mental and physical symptoms
Explanation: Being aware of mental and physical symptoms of stress helps drivers manage it effectively.
3. How does alcohol affect Emma's next-morning driving? Give one answer
A Enhanced alertness
B Improved concentration
C No effect
D Reduced reaction time
Correct Answer: D Reduced reaction time
Explanation: Alcohol can reduce reaction time the next morning, still affecting driving ability.
4. How does Emma prevent drowsiness while driving? Give one answer
A Driving in a too warm area
B Keeping a consistent speed
C Listening to calming music
D Regular stretching
Correct Answer: A Driving in a too warm area
Explanation: Avoiding a too warm driving area helps prevent drowsiness and falling asleep at the wheel.
5. What substances must Emma avoid? Give one answer
A Amphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis
B Caffeine
C Common painkillers
D Vitamins
Correct Answer: A Amphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis
Explanation: Drivers must avoid amphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis, and other specified drugs while driving.
6. In Emma's context, when were work vehicle smoking regulations introduced in the UK? Give one answer
A 2004/2005
B 2006/2007
C 2008/2009
D 2010/2011
Correct Answer: B 2006/2007
Explanation: Smoking regulations in work vehicles were introduced in 2006/2007 in the UK.
7. What stress symptom is Emma unlikely to exhibit? Give one answer
A Chest pains
B Difficulty in concentrating
C Excessive excitement
D Feeling tired
Correct Answer: C Excessive excitement
Explanation: Excessive excitement is not a typical symptom of stress in professional drivers.